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Are You Into Nail Art?

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:00:08 -0800

Lots of ladies love the idea of adding some glitz and personality to their fingertips, and in today's world, there's no limit to how creative you can get.

Salons and beauty supply stores carry a wide array of decals, rhinestones and even air-brush stencils and kits to help you customize your own mani and pedi. Who says that a plain polished nail is for everyone? Are you into nail art?

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15 Unusual and Fun Manicure Ideas

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:19 -0800

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary manicure? You've come to the right place. These creative manicures can give you ideas for your own designs, making it all the more likely that you'll nail a unique look. Click through and get inspired.

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20 More Out-of-the-Ordinary Manicure Ideas

BellaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:50 -0800

I've seen so many great manicure and nail art ideas lately that, after my last slideshow, there were still a ton of examples I wanted to share with you. So here they are - 20 adorable, wildly creative ideas for your manicure or pedicure. Whether you're off to a party or just having fun, they're sure to grab attention and get you compliments. So click through and get ready to have some truly rockin' tips.

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Kylie Minogue's Painting Medium of Choice Is Nail Polish

BellaSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:11 -0800

Kylie Minogue is unquestionably a pop music icon, but now she's trying her hand at being a visual artist, too - and nail polish is her paint of choice. It's an interesting choice, and totally in keeping with Kylie's girly persona. This piece, a photograph of her by the artist Rankin that she covered in abstracted swirls, is being auctioned off this Saturday for the UK charity Youth Music. Since nail polish and car paint have very similar formulas, I can see it being a legit medium. But what do you think? Is nail polish art like Kylie's meant to be taken seriously?

Nailed: Amazing Designs on 260 Fingers

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:00:41 -0700

Thought you'd seen impressive nail art before? Not 'til you've seen these. The digits here take it to a whole new level. They're 3-D, impossibly fun, and more creative than your average Jeff Koons sculpture. Click through and prepare to be amazed.
Source: Flickr User pinky-anela

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Doing Drugstore: Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:00:05 -0700

I'm a doodler by nature, and a dabbler in whatever unique beauty product I can get my hands on. It seems like nail pens are all the rage in the nail polish industry as of late, so when I heard about Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen, I had to give it a try.

There are eight shades in total, and because I wanted to give myself some glitzy black nails à la Paris Hilton's black French manicure, I purchased the white shade. The fine-tip pen is easy to use, and the polish dried pretty quickly. You don't have to have an advanced degree in art to create great shapes, but it was harder for me to finagle with my opposite, less-dextrous hand. The pros? Because it's water-based, it's more environmentally friendly, and mistakes are easily fixed with a cotton swab and water.

The cons? The polish has a tendency to drag unless your nails are completely dry, and since it's water-based, it rubs off rather easily. I'd highly recommend applying a top coat if you're looking for a stay-put finish. While I don't see myself drawing shapes on my nails all that often and the results weren't totally perfect, all-in-all, these nail art pens are meant to be fun, and fun is what they are.

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Sally Hansen Nail Art Pen

BellaSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:01:48 -0700

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BellaSugar — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700

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Forever 21 Is Getting Into the Cosmetics Game

BellaSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:28 -0700

When you think affordable, trendy clothing, what always-packed retail chain comes to mind? Could it be Forever 21? The low-cost store has been on an upward growth trend over the past few years, adding both a plus line and a contemporary line most recently. But how do you think the company's upcoming plans to enter the beauty realm will fare?

Some large clothing chains, like Victoria's Secret, have launched successful beauty collections that make a lot of money. But others haven't fared so well. You might recall the Gap's very short stint with makeup back in the earlier part of the decade. And don't forget H&M's makeup collection, which used to be available in the States, but is limited to European distribution these days.

Considering Forever 21's current beauty offerings are defined by items for the not-of-legal-drinking-age crowd, like glittery polishes, diamond eye shadows, and nail art stickers, I have to wonder. Can Forever 21 make a beauty line work without coming off as cheap and costumey, or will it somehow find a way to differentiate themselves in a sea of endless beauty product choices?

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Kelly Clarkson May Not Hook Up, but She Does Kiss

BellaSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:36 -0700

Sometimes sweet, other times a bit edgier, Kelly Clarkson is showing off her look . . . in the form of some false nails. Most of you are loving her latest video, "I Do Not Hook Up", which alternates a country-club chic Kelly with more of a Coyote Ugly/rockstar style.

Turns out, she wore Kiss Active Square nails while shooting the "classier" scenes, while celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees applied metallic leopard Minx coatings to a waiting spare. This allowed an easy swap - you can see on the close-up shots - with nails that were off and on in minutes. Although the Minx nails are applied by professionals only, would you try to re-create these at home with some shiny polish and a metallic nail art pen?