Spice up an ordinary manicure by creating an ombré look! It's eye-catching and on-trend, and the best part is that anyone can do it easily. See how simple it is with our step-by-step tutorial. (Mixing and matching polishes is highly encouraged.) Source: Try This: A Quick and Easy Ombré Manicure Read more
Nail art may be a hot commodity as of late, but there's another digit-oriented trend that's sweeping the nation: nail polishes inspired by the movies. In 2010, OPI came out with a line of Burlesque-branded lacquers, and the brand has also collaborated with a few other films, such as a Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Shrek Forever After. The Twilight franchise also became the Read more
Into every life, a little nail polish must fall. But just because you accidentally lacquered your skirt, desk, or couch, that doesn't mean the stuff has to stay there. The faster you act, the better off you'll be, and most materials respond well to solvents you already have lying around the house. See our easy polish stain fixes now. Read more
Black nail polish has been a staple part of any cool girl's beauty arsenal for years, but this season there's a new contender for its spot in your makeup drawer. Designers have fallen in love with shades that aren't quite black: burnt plums, deep umbers, incarnadine reds, and moody viridians. These shades have all the drama of your basic black without the harshness, and they set off skin tones Read more
Nails are beauty's hot ticket item, and there's a lot to look forward to this year. 2011 was a huge year, dominated by crackle coat, polish strips, and Lady Gaga talons, but 2012 is shaping up to be just as innovative (if not more so). From the fake nail look you won't believe to what's in store with mix and match Minx patterns, these are the looks you'll be lusting after. Photo: Becky Read more
The holiday season is rife with glitter nail polish of all sorts, from flakies to hexagon shapes to everything in between. And while this variety of lacquer is festive and fun, the removal process isn't always quite as joyous. You don't have to use mountains of cotton pads and gallons of polish remover to get the shimmery stuff off, however. Just follow these simple tips below to make it easy on Read more
The great thing about nail art is that there is no right or wrong way to do it, and the marble manicure is the perfect example of creativity unleashed. While this type of polishing technique takes some time and patience, the results are well worth it in the end. Important prep information: Start by painting your nails white as a base coat. Once dry, apply transparent tape on the skin surrounding Read more
The controversy is over. After weeks of back and forth about whether the collection would ever see the light of day, fans of The Hunger Games can rest assured that they will be able to cover their digits in the gold of Cinna's eyeliner. The nail polish collection is, once and for all, confirmed. China Glaze will be debuting the official line on March 1, 2012, to coincide with the film's March 23 Read more
The year may be coming to a close, but the new season of nail shades and textures is just hitting its stride. In December, matte makes its return, we get some amazing gift sets, and two of the prettiest top coats you'll ever see make their debut. When it comes to your digits, this truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Source: Flickr User Jesse757 Source: Deck Your Nails: December's 10 Read more
Magnetic nail polish is a growing trend, but did you know you can make it at home in about a minute? Yep. Plus, you can use colors you already have. You won't believe how simple it is, but you do need to know a few things to get it right. So read this carefully before you do it, and happy painting! Source: How to Make Your Own Magnetic Nail Polish Read more
