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1 French Pedicures: Chic or Tacky?
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2 Wedding Nails: The Quintessential French Manicure
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3 How Do You Feel About French Manicures?
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4 User Review: I Am Elle on Sally Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit
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5 Trend Alert: French Manicures
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6 Learn How to Polish Like a Pro With This DVD
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I'm clearly in the minority here, but I cannot understand the appeal of French pedicures. More than 60 percent of you deem them chic, but they baffle me. Though I'm not a fan of their manicure counterpart, it's easy to understand why people want to make their nail growth look neat and brighter. But I'll never understand trompe-l'œil toenail growth. To each her own; it's just not a look for me. Read more
The other day, I told you about the Bring It Home Beauty DVDs, which were produced by a professionally licensed mother-and-daughter team. The premise? To help you save money by teaching you how to do beauty services at home, with the help of their instructional videos, of course. Much like the Hair Edition Volume 1 DVD ($24.95), the Natural Nail Care DVD ($24.95), has a low-budget feel. However, Read more
I've got a hefty laundry list of qualities I don't like about Heidi Montag, but what I do love are her gorgeous nails. Whether they're gold or burgundy, they are always long and perfectly manicured. I thought that French manicures were on their way out, but then along comes Heidi and Britney Spears bringing this classic back again. Most of you think they're tacky and should be saved for formal Read more
About two thirds of you say that French manicures are classy, but what about French pedicures? They're not my favorite, but I see quite a few women wearing them now that it's flip-flop season. What's your take? Source French Pedicures: Chic or Tacky? So chic! So tacky. Read more
Reader I Am Elle recently tried out Sally Hansen 5 Minute French Manicure Pen Kit (about $8.75). It's a nail kit that comes with light polish and a white polish pen for the tips of the nails. Take it away, I Am Elle: Personally, I was semi-satisfied with the product. The pen is fun to use, and I really love the light pink tint of the nail color. The downsides: My nails are a little shorter Read more
Some people think French manicures are the epitome of class, while others deem them completely cheesy. What do you think? Source How Do You Feel About French Manicures? They're classy and sophisticated. They're corny and declasse. Undecided. Read more
The French manicure has a regal connotation to it that represents class, elegance and a sense of high quality grooming. Having said that, plenty of people today feel that the French manicure is out of style and would even consider it cheesy. Whichever way you decide to go, I still think the French manicure is the quintessential way to paint your nails for your wedding day. It's soft, Read more
French manicures are the polish jobs by which all others are judged, and whether you go traditional white and pink or try something more colorful, you can do this look at home. With a few good tips — pun intended — you can get salon-style results on your own. To find out how, just keep reading. Read more
Recently, Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler posted a message on Facebook saying that he and his staff will be changing Army grooming standards over the next few months and asking Internet denizens to "give me your thoughts on earrings for females in ACUs [Army combat uniforms], or if French-tipped fingernails should be allowed." Since then, there's also been discussion about making Read more
Every season, designers send fabulous, fantastical nails down the runway in some of the most astonishing color combinations, textures, and patterns imaginable. But although they may be bold, lots of the prettiest haute manicures are also simple enough to do at home. From these gorgeous gold tips to the modern French manicure you'll see all year, these 10 looks are easy to nail. Photo courtesy CND Read more
