
Nails a la Mode
Runway-inspired manicures, crackle-effect polishes, and celebrity stiletto nails reign supreme in this month’s InStyle.

Runway-inspired manicures, crackle-effect polishes, and celebrity stiletto nails reign supreme in this month’s InStyle.

After years of reality shows focused on hair salons and hairstylists (Blow Out, Shear Genius, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover, Jerseylicious) the nail industry is finally getting our own reality show. Billed as a reality docu-soap series, TV Guide Network’s Nail Files follows the life of salon owner Katie Cazorla as she juggles her expanding business and her personal life.

Intensely reflective silver and gold nails are all the rage right now, as evidenced by the two gorgeous manicures on actresses AnnaLynne McCord and Kate Beckinsale in Cosmopolitan this month.

Lucky heads to Target with NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” actress April Ludgate for an afternoon.

Allure’s Name Game highlights six unique endorsements from some of the most famous celebrities.

Country music star and former American idol winner Carrie Underwood shares her beauty secrets and product picks with Teen Vogue.

Pop star Katy Perry showed off a sweet pink manicure adorned with felt hearts and shimmering glitter at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Angelina Jolie wears Wet Paint Nail Glaze System's Affection polish.

Pop star Katy Perry shares all of her favorite on-the-go items with Marie Claire.

Country music star Carrie Underwood talks to Marie Claire about her biggest beauty blunders as a kid and her favorite beauty essentials now.

Redbook magazine talks to Jin Soon Choi of New York City-based Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas about coordinating polish with outfits.

Teen Vogue features an editorial focused on hot nail art and bright colors.

InStyle chatted with Patrick Dempsey about his thoughts on women's beauty.

The Bachelor’s Brad Womack was treated to a wrist wax from one of the 24 lovely ladies vying for his affection on the show.

Zoya’s delicate ballet-pink polish Bela is featured in Natalie Portman’s latest film, Black Swan.

From Feb. 13-20, New York Fashion Week showcased upcoming Fall trends. Here’s a closer look at some of the runway nails. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the May 2009 issue of NAILS Magazine.

Matte finishes, moon manicures, metallics, and nudes made up an exciting nail scene at New York Fashion Week, which took place September 10-17. This gallery is an expanded version of the article in the February 2010 issue of NAILS Magazine.