Websites Worth Watching

What: Orly's French & Beyond website Where: www.frenchmanicure.com/fm/french_beyond.php Why click there?: Because a French manicure isn't always as simple as pink and white. Peruse the gallery of alternative French designs in an array of colors and shapes. You

The New Reverse French Mani

InStyle's beauty director advised readers to make a statement this fall with the new reverse French mani.

Essence's Must-know Tips & Tricks

Essence features four brave colors and some really great advice: To make a bright shade pop against your skin tone, apply one coat white opaque polish first.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

During the NAILS Roundtable Breakfast in Las Vegas, nail techs, salon owners, manufacturers, and educators took a frank look at the state of the industry and discussed the challenges facing nails today. Echoing concerns as old the industry, education and sanitation proved to be the hot topics.

The Truth About Gel Manicures

InStyle magazine dispelled a couple long-standing misconceptions about gel manicures this month and provided remedies on how to keep gel nails healthy.

This is a GOOD Omen, Right?

So about that screaming ... I think I'm done now. I've been feeling that scream since mid-November and I really thought I'd be over it by New Year's Eve.As it turns out, this week has been

Beat Winter Blues with Bright Colors

An easy way to beat the cold-weather blues this winter is to paint nails with deep, rich, and exciting colors.

NTNA S. 7 Challenge 6: Spider Nail Art (Helen)

For the sixth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by ORLY, contestants were asked to create French-inspired design for an icon of today. This is Helen Christopoulos's entry.

NTNA S. 7 Challenge 6: Mosaic French Nail Art (Giselle)

For the sixth NTNA S.7 challenge sponsored by ORLY, contestants were asked to create French-inspired design for an icon of today. This is Giselle Caballero's entry.