4 Steps to a Stellar Sponge Manicure


Updated 05/23/12 2:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Sponge Manicure

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: I recently met with Roxanne Valinoti, an educator for CND, a professional nail product line, who showed me a cool trick for sponge-painted nails. This is definitely worth trying the next time the urge for DIY nail art strikes. (Or does that only happen to me?) You'll need a natural sea sponge from a craft store and five different Read more

How to Get a Graffiti Nail Art Look


Updated 05/08/12 6:03 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

How to Get a Graffiti Nail Art Look With Shatter Polish

Celebrity manicurist Kimmie Kyees creates gorgeous nail art designs on the famous fingers of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Pink, and many other stars who dress up their digits. So we asked her to show us how to create a cool look that we could do at home. See how she created a graffiti-inspired look, and let us know what you think. Read more

22 Awesome Manicure Ideas to Try Now


Updated 05/01/12 7:05 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Cool Nail Polish Ideas

Warm weather is on it's way, and it's time to celebrate with new, creative nails. A cool manicure is one of the fastest ways to transition your look, and it's an excellent way to show off your creativity as well. Check out these 22 brilliant nail art ideas and get started on your next manicure masterpiece. Source: Flickr User Kat...B Read more

5 Extremely Haute Designer Nail Polish Collaborations


Updated 04/05/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Designer Nail Polish

If you love the gorgeous Prabal Gurung gown here, you're going to be ecstatic about the designer's copycat Sally Hansen nail wraps. 'Tis the season of beauty collaborations, and if Gurung isn't to your taste, a slew of well-loved designers have decided to put their dukes up (in the friendliest way possible) with nail polish brands of late. Right now, everyone from Betsey Johnson and Kate Spade Read more

Aw, Snap! See Our Instagram Challenge Recap


Updated 04/03/12 3:33 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

BellaSugar Instagram Challenge Roundup

Our first Instagram challenge ended last week, and we couldn't be more excited to share some of the coolest photos you posted. Each day we highlighted a different trend for Spring — buns, eyeliner, nail art, braids, and bright lips — and all got their time in the sun. Read on for inspiration, and be prepared to make a statement of your own. Read more

Your Cool Nail Art From the Instagram Challenge Day 3


Updated 03/30/12 5:25 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

BellaSugar Instagram Challenge Nail Art Roundup

Wednesday was nail-art-themed for our Instagram challenge, and we must say our readers are pretty talented with a paint brush. We spotted adaptations inspired by The Hunger Games' District 12 and Effie Trinket. There were ombréd tips, polka dots, nouveau French manicures, animal print, and glitter galore. From what we can see, you have been paying close attention to the nail trends for Read more

See All the Details of Effie Trinket's Out-There Nail Art


Updated 03/22/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Effie Trinket's Nail Art: Pictures From Elizabeth Banks

While Jennifer Lawrence's The Hunger Games character, Katniss Everdeen, may have a functional, low-key look for the flick, it was Elizabeth Banks (as Effie Trinket) who got to have all the hair, makeup, and nail polish fun. "While on the set of filming The Hunger Games I took a few photos (actually, a lot)," Elizabeth revealed on her website. "The Effie makeup and fashion was just so intricate Read more

Get These Cute Southwest-Inspired Nails the Easy Way


Updated 03/12/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reverse French Manicure Nail Art Idea

The vivid colors and patterns of the American Southwest are popping up all over accessories for Spring, but you don't have to visit Mesa to work the motif into your wardrobe. This easy "flying v" manicure has plenty of Southwest flavor, and all you need to make it work are three nail polishes and some tape. Ready to hit the trail? Then find out how to do it. Read more