nail trends

Long Live Your Gel Mani

Lucky Magazine ’s May 2013 issue demonstrated the Glitter Fade to make gel manicures last even longer.

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Color of the Month: Hot Pink

Hot pink is this month's go-to color choice for your client's manicure.

Nailing New Products: Techs Launch Polish and Glitter Product Lines

The creative juices of nail techs are truly flowing this year, as we’ve seen lots of great inventions come from beauty professionals who are working in the salon every day. Here are a few that might be worth picking up for your salon.

Tech Pens a Faery Tale

“I wrote my first short story when I was 9, and I never stopped writing,” says Patrice McNeal, owner of WildSide Nailz in Los Angeles and a tech of 35 years. “Last year I digitally published my first novel, Feyling Duplicity."

3 Manis from Jin Soon Choi

InStyle's April issue featured three nail designs created by Jin Soon Choi using her flower-inspired spring collection of polishes.

Color of the Moment: Cobalt

Essie's Reptilian Polish Catches Eyes

Elle magazine put Essie 's Crocadilly polish from the Repstyle collection on its "It List" for February.

"Too Kooky" Nail Art is a Don't, says Glamour

While the world loves nail art, 81% of Glamour readers agreed that "too kooky" designs are a fashion "don't."

Go Classic in 2013

Lucky magazine editors suggested taking a breather from elaborate nail art to try a classic, red manicure again this year.

Metallic for All Skin Tones

A collection of shiny, metallic shades was listed in Harper's Bazaar 's "Manicure Must-Haves" for January 2013.