Fall 2012 Polish Preview: On the Prowl

Leopards and tigers and zebras, oh my! Wild animal prints have come roaring back onto the fashion runways and into our lives. We used this season’s wild new nail polish colors to show off the animals on the prowl.

Extreme Nailing

Depending on conditions, clients’ hands and feet may be puffy, moist, and sweaty or cold, dry, and numb. A tech needs to know how to compensate for these changes so she can apply product to a consistent, stable nail surface each time.

Nails on Fall Runways

From nude polish to 3-D art, fall fashion runways prove that for nails, anything goes this season.

Nudes and Reds

Harper's Bazaar's September issue featured a collection of the newest reds and nudes for fall 2012. Included were Essie's Fed, Color Club's Style Icon, and OPI's Every Month is Oktoberfest.

Bye, Bye Blogger

Can you believe it’s been a year since my first Blueprint post? I can’t. What will I do with all my quasi-funny ramblings about the nail polish biz? {Insert big smile here.}  I started this post,

10 Steps to a Perfect Pedicure

Allure magazine's September 2012 issue featured a list of 10 steps to a perfect pedicure.

The Magnolia Blush Manicure

Misk Nail Spa in Instanbul, Turkey, uses its own custom magnolia-scented products in this floral manicure.

Bar-Coded Nails

Find out how to create blogger Jessica Washick's barcode manicure.

Polishing Argyle Style

For a sopthisticated look this fall, check out Julep’s new argyle design.