
Pushing the Boundaries
Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.

Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.

Neutral beiges mixed with a hint of purple are the hot new hybrid in InStyle’s Colors of the Moment feature. Try SpaRitual’s nail color in Living in the Moment to get in on the dreamy-hued trend.

InStyle magazine advises paring bold colors with dark neutrals for an edgy look that’s not quite over the edge.

Lucky Magazine talks with Sprout owner Emily Paul about her landscaping company and what to wear from the garden to get-togethers. “Dark polish is a must, since it’s tough keep my nails clean,” says Paul. For a perfect deep shade that will transition from day to night, Essie’s nail polish in Wicked is a great choice.

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

Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this lesson on the new fall colors. (Your clients might surprise you with a pop quiz later.) With reds, blues, purples, and grays all on the syllabus, you’ll want to keep these polishes on your supply list until at least winter break.

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

Disney starlet Miranda Cosgrove tells Teen Vogue about her beauty routine.

Harper’s Bazaar recommends a bright red pedicure to balance out an ultra-cool gray manicure.

Brilliant teal and metallic turquoise are all the rage in Marie Claire’s August issue.

Nail pro Elisa Ferri talks about the best gray-beige nail shades for fall in Glamour’s August Issue.

In this month’s August issue, Cosmopolitan recommends hot red-orange shades for a sexy, updated manicure.

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

Cosmopolitan is crazy about cobalt blue for summer.

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.

Glamour's 100% Guilt-Free page says its OK to paint only the first two nails when wearing peep-toe shoes. Sometimes there just isn't enough time for a full polish change, and that's OK.

In Vogue's August issue, tennis champion Serena Williams talks about her upcoming nail tech certification and how to channel frustration from a broken nail into a match win.