Whether you’re dressing up for a black tie soirée or getting cozy and watching the ball drop from the comfort of your own home, one thing rings true for December 31st: Fabulous New Year’s nails will always help you get in the festive mood. Sparkly silver glitter and bejeweled embellishments on winter nail colors are … Read more
Summer’s aura nails didn’t die when the temperatures dropped—Hailey Bieber has continued to wear the style into fall and winter, like during a trip to Tokyo for the opening of Tiffany & Co.’s Omotesando store. She finished off her Bottega Veneta dress with a deep nude lip, slicked back pony, and lime-green aura spots. With … Read more
Whether you consider yourself an intricate nail art devotee or a minimalist gel mani lover at heart, the urge to pick and peel at grown-out polish is universal. The ease of cleaning up an unkempt manicure this way is almost too good to pass up, especially if you don’t have time to stop by a … Read more
Swirl nails, ripple nails, whoa-that-looks-like-water nails — whatever you call ‘em is fine, just as long as you’re talking about them for 2024. As we head into the new year, these twirly, swirly nails can be found on virtually every artist’s IG grid, and for good reason: They’re an easy way to play around with … Read more
I watched all available episodes of The Crown season 6 over the weekend, and amidst all the chat about ghost scenes and engagement rings, it was another small–but not insignificant–detail that compelled me to write about the show. How Princess Diana, played brilliantly by Elizabeth Debicki, is never seen without an immaculate French manicure, whether … Read more
Everyone has a different way of celebrating the holidays. Some go full throttle, wearing a different “ugly” Christmas sweater for every day of December, decking their halls and the entire exterior of their homes with more lights than Paris, and practicing for a perfect cork pop on New Year’s Eve. Others prefer a more subtle … Read more
Operating a beauty business in the epicenter of politics and power comes with unconventional challenges. During a State of the Union address, for example, the nailsaloon gets “call after call” from clients sharing their traffic and road closure woes, apologizing for running behind. When there’s a state dinner at the White House, clients come in … Read more
To quote manicurist Julia Diogo, “it’s snuggle season,” and if that isn’t a sign to switch your pale nails for a deeper and cozier shade, then what is? Sofia Richie Grange clearly got the memo, having shown off a deep chocolate brown on her fingertips as she stepped out for an event over the weekend. … Read more
You can also play around with geometric nail designs, like slanted lines and shapes to enhance the unique shape. Instagram / @luna_nail_nz Gracie J Flare Nails Allure / Bella Geraci As the name suggests, this nail shape flares upward and out, and is also known as the duck bill shape. Totty says the best way … Read more
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Both Decosta and Sarah Chue, a Los Angeles-based nail artist, look to the Essie Good As Gold for some shimmer. “This flat, metallic gold is chic and sleek — and brings on some cheer,” Chue says. Decosta adds that she loves how versatile it is. “You can apply one coat over a sheer neutral for … Read more