The gem-like shades of OPI’s Swiss Collection have made it to Elle’s It List for August. Try Glitzerland for a 24K shimmer or Cuckoo for This Color for a gold-flecked emerald green. The Color to Watch is another pretty shade with lots of amethyst-colored glimmer swirled in.
InStyle talks with manicurist Josephine Allen about her favorite tips for two-week manicures and some of her favorite custom-color combinations.
InStyle magazine chose Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Color in Nouvelle Vague as one of the 15 hottest colors of the moment. The magazine describes the minty shade as somewhere in between robin egg blue and crème de menthe.
InStyle's beauty editor Kahlana Barfield is crazy about Beyonce and Rihanna's mini-revolt against current nail trends. Both songstresses were spotted with long, oval shaped nails and bright fingertips to boot. "It's almost like their fingertips become a piece of colorful jewelry," Barfield says.
Self magazine says greige is the new neutral of choice for a sexy date look. Another fun option is Chanel’s Paradoxal, a rich, deep shade with mesmerizing violet undertones. Add a glossy top coat for a look that’s edgy but still classy, says Angi Wingle, CND Pro education ambassador.
Self magazine's August issue says barely-there shades of pink are perfect for achieving low-maintenance, elegant style.
Essie’s new Summer Collection offers a palette of shades to compliment the essence of summer. This bold and playful six-shade collection comes in colors Miss Matched, Haute as Hello, Knockout Pout, Vermillionaire, Demure Vixen, and Pretty Edgy.
Piggy Paint products are made with hypoallergenic, odorless, and non-acetone ingredients to make them ideal for the sensitive skin of children.
Nubar's Night Sky Collection was inspired by the shifting colors of the evening sky. Each of the three shades dries to a shimmering matte finish and can be worn either alone or topped with Diamont Seal & Shine Quick Dry Top Coat for a dazzling shine.
Etsy.com, the ever-growing online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of handmade goods, is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind items for your salon.
Don your berets, because Orly’s new Instant Artist Collection promises to help you achieve clean, precise, and colorful nail art designs at every skill level. The collection features 24 water-based shades that each come with a tapered brush for exact placement. The collection also includes four tools: a detailer brush, striper brush, dotter duo, and design tear-off cards that offer suggested step-by-steps.
The mom of two little girls who love to get their nails done, Piggy Paint founder Melanie Hurley always hated the thought of her children putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional solvent-based “kid” polishes. The result of her quest for a polish with no harsh chemicals, no foul odors, and nothing that might hurt the environment was Piggie Paint, which boasts the tagline “It’s as natural as mud.”
Fingerpaints' Love At First Bright brings summer love directly to fingers and toes.
Get a head start on the fall season with China Glaze's Vintage Vixen Collection, which captures the vivid and saturated hues of the 1940s with a seductively complex palette.
Zoya's Sparkle Nail Collection brings you six stunning glitters.
Summer Flutter by OPI transforms nails with bright, seasonal hues that capture summer's fun, playful nature. This limited edition collection featuring four new nail lacquers in lively shades of purple, orange, pink, and teal, have whimsical names and bold colors designed to make fingers and toes pop.
G2 Organics’ new DNA Nail Polish is odorless, 95% organic, and there’s no need for a top coat or a base coat.