Color Captivated

Ever notice how certain colors can brighten up skin tones and complement them perfectly, while others ones just fall flat? There is a long history of color theory and cosmetics, and once you learn a little about how colors work, you can make chic polish recommendations and get clients color-captivated.

Ask The Manicurist (Sept. 2009)

The manicurist-aka Rebecca Seals has returned! Sit back for a chuckle while she reprimands clients who use and abuse their techs.

A Little Time (Line) for Pink-and-Whites

Feel like you could stand to sharpen up on your liquid-and-powder application times? Then check out the timeline breakdowns from four experienced pros, and compare your own personal bests (and maybe find a new technique or two along the way).

Take a Tip From ... Nail Labo's Rumiko Nakaya

Rumiko Nakaya, educator and advisor for Nail Labo, explains how she fixes smile line imperfections in gels.

State of the Art

Upscale art galleries typically showcase work in a variety of mediums — there’s clay, charcoal, and, of course, various kinds of paint. But one European artist is making a name for herself using a medium that’s near-and-dear to all of our hearts: nail polish.

Manicures, Pedicures, and Beyond

European Touch, best known for its pedicure spas, now offers a line of sophisticated salon furnishings and useful appliances.

Nail Station Display

Kinetics’ Nail Station Display is the perfect polish organizer and fashion item for your desk.

Fast-Drying Polish—Does It Work?

InStyle tests out Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color to see if it lives up to its promise.

Tropical Paradise Polish Collection

CHI’s Tropical Paradise Polish collection is inspired by great beaches and tropical getaways around the world.