nail trends

Behind-the-Scenes: Candy Shop Nail Art

This month’s lemon drop cover was created by Monterey, Calif.-based nail tech Terri Silacci — what a perfect concept for the owner of Nail Candy Lounge. The simple nail art design is easy to recreate and can be done in all sorts of fun summer colors.

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A History of Nails

Allure 's September 2012 issue featured a timeline of nail styles throughout history, starting in ancient Egypt and ending with nail decals and 3-D nail art.

Graffiti Manicure by Nails Inc.

London's Nails Inc. releases a collection of limited-edition polishes with various particle shapes, sizes, and textures, giving it an edgy, graffiti look. Nails Inc. recommends applying two coats of Graffiti polish over Floral Street polish.

Bar-Coded Nails

Find out how to create blogger Jessica Washick's barcode manicure.

Polish Is Big Money

Consumers are spending like crazy on polish — are you getting your fair share of this growing market?

Trend Watch: Velvet

Woven fabric featuring a short dense pile that lends it a distinctive textured feel.

Make Fashion Week About Nails

Glamour magazine's September 2012 Fashion Issue featured five simple nail art ideas inspired by the colorful prints and patterns soon to be displayed on the runway for Fashion Week.

On the Road: Julep Nail Parlor

Five years after Jane Park opened her first salon dedicated to connecting women through color, the Julep brand is still bringing women together, in the Seattle metro area and beyond.

Get Holographic Nails with Layla Cosmetics

InStyle 's September 2012 issue tells readers how to get holographic nails using Layla Cosmetics' nail polish, file and polish protector.

10 Most Wanted Purples

Teen Vogue's, in its September 2012 issue, devised a list of the 10 most wanted purple polishes for Fall.