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Summer Nail Trend: Matte Finish

OPI and Zoya are both released matte-finish nail polishes this month, the perfect wear-if-you-dare trendsetting look.

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Polish on the Runway

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

Silky Summer Shoes

Marie Claire featured a page of stunning, strappy satin heels — the perfect accessory to complete a hot summer outfit. What fingernails would you create for a client wearing these fabulous shoes?

What Is…Patchwork?

As showcased in quilts, it refers to the piecing together of different and frequently multicolored shapes to create a unique design.

What Is…Bollywood Chic?

Characterized by vibrant colors and eyecatching embellishments, Indian-inspired designs (à la Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto’s John Galliano dress at the Academy Awards) are the height of fashion.

What Toe Color Looks Best?

Glamour Magazine matches toenail shades to popular spring sandals.

What Are…Exaggerated Bows?

Enjoy these exaggerated bow-inspired nails.

What Is...Avian-Inspired?

Bird and feather-related prints and designs are flying off of retail shelves.

To Match or Not to Match?

When What Not to Wear’s Stacy and Clinton proclaimed that shoes and bags didn’t have to match, it was like a fashion lightbulb was switched. It’s such a hard rule for some to break, though, that it’s still part of the show’s promotional material.

Teen Vogue Is Ready for a Flashback

The March issue of Teen Vogue has a 5-page feature focused around nails!