InStyle talks with celeb manicurist Ashlie Johnson about a few tips for showing off stellar nails for a special event. “Do nails the night before,” Johnson advises. “That way, if you change your mind, you still have time to change the color.”
Made-to-order sunny weather; your favorite industry celebrities, a glamorous awards ceremony a VIP cocktail reception... sounds like the Academy Awards, right?
InStyle magazine's September 2012 issue featured a simple version of nail tech Mike Pocock's Louboutin-inspired manicure based on Adele's red-soled Louboutin pumps.
A cocktail-inspired blend of cranberry soak for moisture retention, salt for softening, and lime as an astringent, the Cosmopolitan manicure is ideal for sophisticated clients.