As fashion designers experiment with different textures on the runway, nail polish manufacturers keep up with an array of stylish nail polish finish offerings — from the traditional cream to the edgy suede. One nail tech shares her expertise to help you sort through all of the jargon and match the appropriate client to the appropriate finish.
Beverly Hills, Calif., manicurist Rose Riggio (left) Minxed Aerosmith’s lead singer, Steven Tyler, in July. Tyler requested Flowers Minx on his toes, and Golden Lightning Cheetah on his fingers.
Pop star Katy Perry attended last night's MTV Video Music Awards without her fiance actor Russell Brand. However, as you can see in this picture she posted on Twitter, he wasn't too far from her heart...or
Fearless colors are all the rage, Glamour reports. Perky shades of bright yellow, teal, red, and orange are all fun options for getting in on the cheeky trend. Try China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, OPI Nail Lacquer in Teal the Cows Come Home, or Essie’s Nail Polish in Vermillionaire.
"Faith’s fingers were the littlest I had ever Minxed," says celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees, who gave the most special manicure of her career in May. Her client, 6-year-old Faith Pruden, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier in the year. Kyees had learned about Faith, who lives in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, from an old friend and was instantly touched by her situation.
August 3, 2010What is one of the things I will add to my services offered: MINX! In case you don’t know what Minx is, it is a heat-applied nail design that is all the rage in
Nail Talk Radio can now be heard on Internet radio at www.blogtalkradio/nailtalkradio every Monday at 7 p.m. PST, 9 p.m. CST, and 10 p.m. EST. Hosted by Athena Elliott, a certified Medical Nail Technician and a
I always love getting out of the office and seeing what’s going on firsthand. And after the year we had last year, it’s refreshing to see the shape of things turning around.
IBS (International Beauty Show) Las Vegas had a healthy attendance this year, with well-presented booths showcasing a lot of new and interesting nail products.