Stars & Swirls

Nails by Jade Sewell of Just Nails, Great Falls, Mont.

Star Nail’s The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit

Be the mastermind behind your salon’s success with Star Nail’s new Eco The Pretty Tough Manicure Soak-Off UV Gel Master Kit. Lasting longer than traditional polish, Pretty Tough Soak-Off Gels guarantee a two-week manicure with no smudging or chipping. The kit includes 22 fashion-forward colors, plus brushes, a UV light, soak-off solution, and an instructional DVD.

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Art of Beauty’s new onlie shopping tools make purchases simpler with features like shopper reviews and ratings.

Dashing Diva's French Twist

Sure, a classy pink-and-white French is always in season, but why not switch it up this fall with a dose of trendy color? Dashing Diva Professional offers an easy alternative French look that combines the company’s French Wrap Plus with its polish colors.

Nailtini Polish Goes "Mad Men"

According to Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), “Mad Men” costume designer Janie Bryant has collaborated with Huntington Beach, Calif.-based nail polish brand Nailtini on four limited edition nail lacquers for fall.  Nailtini is known for its cocktail-inspired

Go With Greige

Girl’s Life Magazine crowns greige as their August-September issue’s Way Wearable Hue.

Sugar and Spice

Cosmopolitan talks to Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, artistic director for OPI, about this year’s version of the gradation manicure.

Cocktail Crush

One of the Editor’s Favorites in Allure’s August issue is Essie’s gorgeous nail polish in Splash of Grenadine. The brilliant lilac color is a fun alternative to the usual pink shades for summer.

Manicure Tips From Josephine Allen

InStyle talks with manicurist Josephine Allen about her favorite tips for two-week manicures and some of her favorite custom-color combinations.