Top Manicurists Reveal their Behind-the-Scenes Secrets

Allure catches up with some of the best manicurists around to share pro tips on making beautiful manicures last longer, getting the most out of a salon visit, and working with press-on polish.

Turkish Delight on the High Street

Turkish salon Misk keeps cleanliness and luxury at the top of its priority list as owner Ceren Ergun gears up to open a second location of her popular nail haven in Istanbul.

Shh! Relaxation in Progress

Clients of Ole Henriksen Face/Body Spa in Los Angeles won’t muss their manicures flipping through the pages of tattered old magazines. Instead they can read the latest digital editions on the spa’s iPads.

Eco Nail Systems Soak Off UV Gels

Star Nail’s Eco Nail Systems Soak Off UV Gels come in a variety of colors and are formulated to prevent chipping, peeling, or smudging.

Help Your Clients Help Themselves

Choose one day a week or one day a month for a do-it-yourself workshop — facials, manicures, pedicures, makeup application, cut your own bangs — you get the idea

ROB|B Salon Reveals Tips on How to Extend the Life of a Manicure

Robbie Schaeffer, celebrity manicurist and owner of ROB|B — the first OPI Concept Salon — in Studio City, Calif., offers expert advice on how to maintain a manicure and keep the “fresh from the salon” look even longer.

Right to the Moon

InStyle highlights the edgy twist on the classic French Manicure at Vena Cava’s runway show.

Perky and Pretty

After hearing about the connection between feeling pretty and feeling happy, Glamour checked in with a few beauty experts to see what “Happy Beauty Tips” worked for them.

Ferocious and Fun

Teen Vogue gets a hot tip on animal-inspired manicures from manicurist Bernadette Thompson.