
Glitter for the Working Girl
Working women who might want a toned down, work-appropriate version of the growing glitter trend can try artfully applying a few large pieces above the cuticle instead of covering the entire nail bed.

Working women who might want a toned down, work-appropriate version of the growing glitter trend can try artfully applying a few large pieces above the cuticle instead of covering the entire nail bed.

Up your business by coordinating nails with your clients’ other accessories.

There's a new plush finish for nails this season from Ciate rivaling the standard glossy look, reports Shape magazine.

Lucky Magazine revealed a new fall-time hue turning heads on runways around the world: oxblood.

Redbook Mag, in its November 2012 issue, featured two new eco-friendly polish brands: Scotch Naturals and Sula.

InStyle magazine asked readers hard-hitting questions about their mani/pedi service.

The consumer retail pie is growing, and nail techs are claiming their slice. Fed by bloggers, celebrities, and technological improvements, the nail care industry offers opportunities beyond the salon to nail tech branded product lines and consulting work.

Nail art is having a moment, said Allure's 2012 Special Issue. Try pairing Shatter, Magnetic, and Press-On manicures with short nails and subdued clothes.

Woven fabric featuring a short dense pile that lends it a distinctive textured feel.

Marie Claire @WORK featured a list of the hottest shades for fall from pale pink to navy blue. According to the issue, all of the mentioned shades are safe for a work and a night on the town.

Amidst the current surge of nail art comes a new trend in temporary body art; for lack of a better term, we’ve dubbed it lip art.

Essie paired six popping shades with matching flip-flops by Tkees, according to InStyle magazine.

From love potions and the magical hour of sunset to witches and warlocks, fantasy and illusion are inspiring designers this fall.

Redbook Magazine provides tips from the pros this month on how to fix any aggravating yet inevitable chips and stains to your client's manicure.

We've heard of nail art, but what about "lip art"? Lip appliques in animal print, glitter, and other designs popped up at all the big beauty shows in 2012. It could be a great retail product for your nail salon, or even a service make-up artists at full-service salons could add to their menus. Here's a how-to from Violent Lips, one of the makers of designed lip appliques.

The best nail products for 2012 according to InStyle were listed in the magazine's May issue.

Alex Noonan, beauty director of Marie Claire Australia, named two of spring's hottest international polishes.