OPI is the polish of choice on CBS’s hit show “How I Met Your Mother.” Alyson Hannigan, who plays Lily Aldrin, loves the shade Ski Teal We Drop from the Swiss Collection, as well as the classic Siberian Nights. “We will have just the right color for any look,” says Jennifer Turchi, the show’s key makeup artist.
Guests didn’t need to be dealt a good hand to keep their tips looking polished at the star-studded poker tournament Playing for Good at the home of Hank Azaria, because "The Simpsons" star’s backyard was transformed into a tranquil outdoor spa with mini-manicures provided by SpaRitual.
Beverly Hills, Calif., manicurist Rose Riggio (left) Minxed Aerosmith’s lead singer, Steven Tyler, in July. Tyler requested Flowers Minx on his toes, and Golden Lightning Cheetah on his fingers.
Celebrity manicurist Marsha Bialo gave actress Jessica Alba a manicure with China Glaze Sacred Heart for the cover of the summer 2010 issue of Genlux Magazine . Bialo and the stylist agreed that Sacred Heart was the perfect choice because of its neon base combined with the richness of red, making it a good transition of summer nail trends into fall.
For the Teen Choice Awards, celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees manicured singer Katy Perry’s fingernails in Hand & Nail Harmony Gelish in the shade June Bride for an eye-catching sparkly nail look.
Nail tech G Elizondo (right) of D’Hair to be Different in Las Vegas has had the honor of doing singer and actress Marie Osmond’s nails on several important occasions. At one of Osmond’s birthday parties, Osmond even let Elizondo bring seven friends backstage with her. Elizondo says, “We had fun watching her shoe changes because we got to see her gel toes blinging through the different shoes!”
Fearless colors are all the rage, Glamour reports. Perky shades of bright yellow, teal, red, and orange are all fun options for getting in on the cheeky trend. Try China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, OPI Nail Lacquer in Teal the Cows Come Home, or Essie’s Nail Polish in Vermillionaire.
Extreme nail art is the hot topic for InStyle’s Reader Poll for September.
InStyle takes a closer look at Megan Fox’s midnight purple and silver mani on the red carpet.
Zoe Saldana tell’s Instyle about her top beauty must haves, which includes glitter-packed purple nail polish. “This shade is funky and festive,” says Saldana. “I love painting my nails!”
