Nail polish is the the new lipstick, haven’t you heard? With a color for every personality, occasion and mood, it’s no wonder we get excited every time a new slew of colors enters the market. Check out Refinery29‘s top 8 picks of the new year, along with a few tips from nail experts. PISTACHIO “2012 […]

The new nail trend that hasn’t become overly trendy just yet is the Newsprint nails. The best part about it is, you can do it yourself at home in three easy steps! And the finished product is clean, fun and classic. I’m not a big fan of nail designs and trendy styles that have over-saturated the fashion […]

Wondering what trends Fall 2011 will bring? From retro bombshell hair to metallic lids and lips, this season beautifully blends classic and modern. Elle teaches you how to master the season’s hottest hair and makeup. Metallic Touches with Matte Skin Dab cream shadow onto the inner corner of eyes for a brightening effect, or pat […]

Before popular clothing designers L.A.M.B, Proenza Schouler & Zac Posen showed their newest clothing collections at New York’s Fashion Week Spring 2012, they enlisted nail beauty professionals from Perfect Formula & Essie to create complementary nail colors to help complete their runway design visions. The inspiration for L.A.M.B.’s navy nail shade were “graphic prints and […]

As much as we love glitter nail polish, removing the grainy texture can be a pain. Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann gave Refinery29 tips on how to safely get glitter off your nails without wasting hours of your day or hurting yourself. Step 1: Saturate cotton with acetone or polish remover (a remover with acetone works […]

Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips have got staying power, according to Refinery29. The strips are actual nail polish – not stickers – so they can last up to two weeks without any chipping and are mistake-proof. The 5 new playful patterns are perfect for summer and spring, so go on and get […]

OPI nail polish’s latest line is a collabo collection with Disney and their fourth installment of the hit film “Pirates of the Caribbean,” called “On Stranger Tides.” The limited-edition offers six shades, each reminiscent of the tropics – think mermaid green and skull & bones ivory. The standout shade, however, is “Silver Shatter,” which will […]

With the creation of Minx nails, it seems that every female I know has become obsessed with having “cool” nails. Add a couple rhinestones, different colors and designs and you automatically have celebrity looking hands. Recently, I’ve jumped on the “cool nail  frenzy” as well, and have become obsessed with Sally Hansen’s Salon Effects Nail […]

The latest collection from OPI is inspired by the grand state of Texas and it’s vast land, so expect colors like green and brown, as well as some Southwestern-style hues, like coral, silver, and turquoise. The line also boast a new finish called “Sorbet Style,” so while the colors are rich, the polish goes on […]

Nail polish colors usually go light in the spring, but this season, bold and creamy pastels (in blue, purple and peach!) are taking center stage. Here are the top 6 nail polish trends of 2011. Blue (think “Tiffany & Co.”) From Left: Nicholas K Spring 2011 image courtesy of Dashing Diva/Eric Yu; Tracy Reese for […]

Manicures have become more than just a clip, file, and polish. New York Fashion Week put the hottest spring 2011 nail trends front and center. Refinery29 spotted a few eye-catching trends that really nailed it. MOON MANICURES These moon manis make for a beguilingly fun, retro feel. Try a nude base color, or a rounded, […]