
Three Ways to Approach the Jewel-Toned Mani
In a multi-page spread about wearable hair, makeup, and nail trends, Self magazine gave readers three ways to approach the jewel-toned manicure.

In a multi-page spread about wearable hair, makeup, and nail trends, Self magazine gave readers three ways to approach the jewel-toned manicure.

Essie Weingarten, founder of Essie Cosmetics, talks nail trends, getting the most from a manicure, and expressing yourself with color.

NAILS Magazine's October 2011 cover features CND educator Shelena Robinson who creates a half matte half shimmer look using CND Shellac colors Black Pool and Zillionaire. Photography by Vu OngModel: Jenna Chong Body Parts Models

This month, Glamour spotted a subtle yet chic half-moon mani on Rihanna and gave readers a few tips on how to recreate this new nail trend.

Lucky magazine's, beauty expert Jean Godfrey-June answers one of the most pressing questions about current nail trends

Glossy red lips are back, and InStyle recommends accompanying your red lips with red nails

InStyle ran a poll to see whether people thought the French Manicure was back in or still out

InStyle conducted a poll to see how readers feel about stiletto nails.

Custom solid hues and an array of French and moon manicures took front stage for fall colors and designs at New York Fashion Week.

Allure offers tips and trends on virtually every aspect of everyday nail care.

With the help of a magnet, the metal particles in LCN's magnetic polish produces fascinating designs on the nail within seconds.

Semi-custom colors and designs created via layering are increasingly showing up at trade show booth demos and continuing education classes. Clients love walking out of your salon owning a look no one else has, plus this technique can breathe life back into older shades your clients have gotten bored with. You can layer with so many different mediums. Here are a few to try.

Definition: Overlapping with other recent trends like biker chic and military couture, elements from rebellious punk culture — like paper clip embellishments and leather — are, ironically, fashionable.

InStyle’s Reader Poll asks whether chipped nails are Tacky, Not a Big Deal, or A Cool Look.

Call them ongles or uñas, nägel or negle, they’re still nails and they deserve the attention of a skilled professional — no matter where you live. These international techs share what life is like in the nail industry in their slice of the world.

InStyle’s Mail section highlights reader-submitted fashion and beauty looks inspired by past stories in the magazine.

Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Q & A answers the question: What’s the It nail shape right now? Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik answered, the squoval shape continues to rule. Not only is the shape very flattering, but it also prevents nails from breaking due to the stronger corners, according to the mag.