The Finish Line

As fashion designers experiment with different textures on the runway, nail polish manufacturers keep up with an array of stylish nail polish finish offerings — from the traditional cream to the edgy suede. One nail tech shares her expertise to help you sort through all of the jargon and match the appropriate client to the appropriate finish.

CND Introduces a Bouquet of Color

CND’s new Summer 2015 Garden Muse collection, featuring CND Shellac brand 14+ day nail color features clean floral colors reminiscent of a bold, bright garden.

Go Vegan

For clients who are hardcore about what’s in (or more precisely not in) their nail polish, two vegan-friendly polish lines caught our eye.

A Social Experience in a Salon that Pops with Color

Sisters and owners of Colour Nail Bar in the greater Houston area, Rhonda Townsend and Roslyn Bazile are seeing an increase in clients who love their salon’s bright atmosphere. 

NYFW A/W 2018: Essie for Cushnie et Ochs

Julie Kandalec for Essie created a shattered metallic ombre for the Cushnie et Ochs NYFW show.

CND Reveals Revolutionary New Products—And Favorites Get a Refresh

It’s a big season for nails. The legendary innovators at CND are unveiling their refreshed lineup of nail products: iconic standbys are elevated to new heights, and breakthrough technologies make their debut. The focus this fall? Health—engineered by science, and refined for the senses.

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Lights, Color, Action! The Polish Picture

Early 1991 color launches are soft and sexy and high fashion.

Fall Collection

The nail design appliqués require no dry time and can be applied in minutes.

A Velvety-Finished Manicure

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