Pushing the Boundaries
Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.
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Megan Fox's Duo-toned Mani
InStyle takes a closer look at Megan Fox’s midnight purple and silver mani on the red carpet.
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The Five-in-One Polish
InStyle’s beauty team put Sally Hansen’s 5-products-in one Complete Salon Manicure polish to the test (It came up aces).
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Zoe Saldana Chooses Deborah Lippman
Zoe Saldana tell’s Instyle about her top beauty must haves, which includes glitter-packed purple nail polish. “This shade is funky and festive,” says Saldana. “I love painting my nails!”
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Phoned In
InStyle magazine’s September issue highlights the newest innovation from OPI: the iPhone Try It On Color Studio.
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Go With Greige
Girl’s Life Magazine crowns greige as their August-September issue’s Way Wearable Hue.
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Think Pink
Self magazine's August issue says barely-there shades of pink are perfect for achieving low-maintenance, elegant style.
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New Go-To Neutrals
Self magazine says greige is the new neutral of choice for a sexy date look. Another fun option is Chanel’s Paradoxal, a rich, deep shade with mesmerizing violet undertones. Add a glossy top coat for a look that’s edgy but still classy, says Angi Wingle, CND Pro education ambassador.
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Rebel Chic
InStyle's beauty editor Kahlana Barfield is crazy about Beyonce and Rihanna's mini-revolt against current nail trends. Both songstresses were spotted with long, oval shaped nails and bright fingertips to boot. "It's almost like their fingertips become a piece of colorful jewelry," Barfield says.
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Getting Buffed Up
If nails are turning a little yellow after a summer of bright pedicures, InStyle suggests buffing out the pigment with an inexpensive buffer. The magazine recommends All Season's four-sided buffers, which come in a number of pretty colors.
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Crème La La
InStyle magazine chose Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Color in Nouvelle Vague as one of the 15 hottest colors of the moment. The magazine describes the minty shade as somewhere in between robin egg blue and crème de menthe.
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Manicure Tips From Josephine Allen
InStyle talks with manicurist Josephine Allen about her favorite tips for two-week manicures and some of her favorite custom-color combinations.
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Jewel Tones
The gem-like shades of OPI’s Swiss Collection have made it to Elle’s It List for August. Try Glitzerland for a 24K shimmer or Cuckoo for This Color for a gold-flecked emerald green. The Color to Watch is another pretty shade with lots of amethyst-colored glimmer swirled in.
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Serena Williams Shares Her Favorites
In Vogue's August issue, tennis champion Serena Williams talks about her upcoming nail tech certification and how to channel frustration from a broken nail into a match win.
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Peep Toe Pedicures
Glamour's 100% Guilt-Free page says its OK to paint only the first two nails when wearing peep-toe shoes. Sometimes there just isn't enough time for a full polish change, and that's OK.
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Cocktail Crush
One of the Editor’s Favorites in Allure’s August issue is Essie’s gorgeous nail polish in Splash of Grenadine. The brilliant lilac color is a fun alternative to the usual pink shades for summer.
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Buzzing About Blue
Cosmopolitan is crazy about cobalt blue for summer.
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