nail trends

Reptile Nails

According to the January 2012 issue of Self Magazine, a surprising 82 percent of Self.com readers would wear a trendy snakeskin mani. Here are a few tips on how to achieve the look.

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How to Use Adhesive Nail Wraps

Lucky magazine's January 2012 issue shows readers how to give a successful self-adhesive nail wrap manicure.

Nail Trends from the Spring 2012 Fashion Week Runways

We saw tons of custom nail designs – created to specifically complement the presented garments. There were some fierce brights, inspired by the ’60s.

Color Continuum: Red

Lucky magazine's January 2012 Beauty Spy reports that red is one of the season's best shades. Whether for a manicure or pedicure, you can't go wrong with this classic color.

Fan-tastic Colors: The Painted Nail by Nubar Chose Polish Names from Fans' Suggestions

Katie Cazorla, reality TV star of TV Guide Network’s The Nail Files, posted photos of the seven unnamed polishes on the salon’s Facebook page, then had her fans suggest names.

Turn an Outfit into a Manicure

Lucky magazine, in its January 2012 issue, suggested turning a client's favorite outfit into a manicure. Elizabeth Monson, a Lucky blogger, was inspired by Prabal Gurung's pop-art floral blouse.

Mismatched Manicures

Cosmopolitan 's January 2012 issue advocated the mismatched manicure as something readers should try.

Retail Boutique: Nail Tech-Made Jewelry

As retail remains an important source of revenue, nail salons are doing more and more to give their merchandise a boost. These seven nail techs have taken matters into their own hands, using a personal pastime — jewelry-making — as a selling point.

Galactic Tips

To kick off the New Year, Cosmopolitan featured Galaxy Tips — a manicure created by nail pro Lisa Logan — in its January 2012 issue.

Gel at Home

Recently, long-lasting gel polish has gained a significant at-home appeal, according to Allure magazine's December 2011 Beauty Reporter. But does it last?