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Take-Charge Nails

Lucky hones in on one of the hottest trends of the moment: deep metallic gray nails. The look speaks volumes to the tough crowd but still manages to look effortlessly chic.

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Bright, Beautiful Nails Rule the Runway

Elle magazine caught up with makeup artist and Estee Lauder’s creative makeup director Tom Pecheux to talk about how he’s been using brights on models from nails to lips and cheeks.

Spring 2011 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute

For spring 2011, designers continue to satisfy consumers’ need to escape everyday challenges with intriguing color combinations that transport them to foreign lands.

Bargain Buys

Essence’s Beauty Obsessions for February include fun nail stickers under $15 with a variety of fun prints and colors. The magazine recommends lacy designs to add a little sex appeal to fingertips.

Tying in Colors

Redbook magazine talks to Jin Soon Choi of New York City-based Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas about coordinating polish with outfits.

Texas Collection by OPI - The New Sorbet-like Look

OPI reviews the new Sorbet-like look achieved with 6 of the Texas collection shades. Displayed here is "Guy Meets Gal-veston, one of the season's hottest corals.

Shatter, Crackle, Pop!

Crackle polish takes texture to a new level with eye-catching fault-line styled breaks that will make passers-by ask, “Who did your nails?”

Freed From Your Apron Strings: Designer Salon Aprons

Designer salon aprons are being developed by apparel designers as chic alternatives to your basic cover-up with two strings and a pocket. Here’s a sampling of some of the cutest designs.

Fall 2010 Color Trends from the Pantone Institute

Designers continue to exhibit a degree of caution for fall 2010, yet offer a palette of beauty and excitement with a blending of colors, some with similar undertones, in surprising and intriguing combinations.

Polish Preview Fall 2010: Back to School

Nothing quite rings in the fall season like the toll of school bells indicating that class is back in session. So pull out your trusty highlighter and be sure to take notes during this ­lesson on the new fall colors.