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Swirl Girl

Nails by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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Summer Nail Trend: Bright, Punchy Colors

Summer calls for manicures and pedicures in “notice-me” shades, the perfect complement to the season’s bright floral prints and gladiator sandals.

Summer Nail Trend: Handpainted Lace Enhancements

Set your clients up for summer lovin’ with delicate lace patterns, created with gels and airbrush paint.

Swirl Girl

Step-by-step by Jennifer Mather, Polished Nail Design Group Inc., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Marine Salt Scrub

CND’s Marine Salt Scrub is a delicious-smelling scrub that combines a blend of mineral and Dead Sea salts to mildly exfoliate the body.

The Secret of My Success (in 100 Words or Less)

Nail product manufacturers tell us their story in the space of a cocktail napkin.

Don't Do Anything Stupid

A woman was seriously injured when a bowl of acetone ignited.

Beauty Products to Toss, Try, and Buy

Marie Claire's beauty editors tell readers to toss out the dried-out bottles of purple and blue polish and instead try some sand- and seashell-inspired hues.

Polish on the Runway

Fall's nail colors are in and all over the runway, and Harper's Bazaar editors choose their favorites.

Behind the Scenes: It’s About Balance

A nail tech for 21 years, Bonnie Rios still gets excited about the nail industry. “I am constantly intrigued at the advances that occur over 10 little digits,” she says. But what really gets her excited is the art. “The ability to make each nail into a tiny self-expression that you can change at a whim is a great outlet for my creative side. And the bonus is I get paid to do it!”