Mermaid Dreams Nail Art

Hiroko Fujikawa of Mars the Salon in Los Angeles, shows how to get these on-trend mermaid talons just in time for summer.

Getting Prepped to Compete in Orlando

Holly is practicing for the gel-polish competition coming up in Orlando on Sunday.

CND Paradise Nail Design: Carnivale

Get this festive nail art look using CND Shellac.

Competition Practice Has Begun!

For her first practice round, Holly was just over the 30 minute mark for the French manicure. With practice, she hopes to get the time down pat! 

Coachella Nail Art

Hiroko Fujikawa of MARS the Salon in Los Angeles created these festive nails for the ultimate music festival.

Q&A With Marianthi Tsitsopoulou

Greek nail artist Mariantha Tsitsopoulou is transforming the way we look at nails. Her preference for 3-D nail art makes it so that designs literally pop out at you from the nail. We asked this professional nail artist and salon owner about her passion and process.

Contrasting Mani

Glamour's February Issue discusses a fresh take on old colors: two-tone nails with a deep marine blue and a soft green. To do your own, paint first a layer with a blue like Zoya Nail Polish in Edie. Let dry and then accent with a green like Alexa on the moon only. TIP: To make a perfect moon, use a eyeliner brush. 

Hot Tips

In the Jan/Feb 2014 issue of Shape Magazine, four great DIY manis are highlighted for a great look in the office or out on the town. 

Whistle While You Work

Here’s a compilation of physical and mental activities — everything from stretching to rewiring — that can change your outlook and help you see that morning or midday cup of coffee as half full.