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

See 88 Global Fashion Week Manicures Up Close


Updated 03/09/12 8:27 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Nail Polish Ideas From Fall 2012 Fashion Week

Fashion Week is the source for tons of amazing nail art and gorgeous polish ideas, and the Fall 2012 shows were idea gold. Sushi nails, ombré glitter manicures, fishnet-stocking French tips, crushed glass: this season had it all, and now you can, too. Here's the scoop on the hottest manicures from Paris, Milan, London, and New York. Read more

What Was the Best Manicure Trend of 2011? Vote!


Updated 12/28/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Nail Polish and Manicures of 2011

Nails are more important now than ever before, and fashionable manicures have become an important accessory for many women. 2011 stunned us with amazing colors, incredibly creative nail art, and technical innovations like magnetic polish. But of all the top trends, which one was truly the best? Check out all the year's hottest manicure ideas and vote. Photos courtesy CND and Ann Lawlor Read more

31 Unbelievably Cool Ways to Wear Nail Art


Updated 03/08/12 7:47 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

Amazing Nail Art Photos by Christina Rinaldi

Sometime over the past year, nail art went from kitschy to cool to certifiably huge — and if you're looking to see more of the "art" part of the trend, look no further than Christina Rinaldi of Prima Creative. The New York-based designer and artist looks to the runway and beyond for the impeccably precise paint jobs she shows off on her Tumblr. Here, she shares some of her favorite nail Read more

How to Do a Holiday Marble Manicure


Updated 01/03/12 10:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Do Marble Nail Art

The great thing about nail art is that there is no right or wrong way to do it, and the marble manicure is the perfect example of creativity unleashed. While this type of polishing technique takes some time and patience, the results are well worth it in the end. Important prep information: Start by painting your nails white as a base coat. Once dry, apply transparent tape on the skin surrounding Read more

November's 10 Nicest New Nail Polishes


Updated 11/02/11 6:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Nail Polish: Glitter and Iridescent Shades For November 2011

November is that rare cool-toned month. Unlike its neighbors, October and December, it eschews Halloween brights and Santa shades in favor of moody aubergine, glacial azures, and greens that are a far cry from their pastel April counterparts. From the gorgeous, new flaked polish you won't want to pass up to the amazingly affordable iridescent polish for $3, November is about to get truly Read more

10 High-Fashion Manicures You Can Do Yourself


Updated 11/01/11 1:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Easy Nail Ideas For Fall

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