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

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

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 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

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

Nothing says Halloween quite like candy corn, but, in lieu of loading up on the sugary treats, save your gastronomic health with this fun, impressive candy corn manicure. The best part about it is that there's no right or wrong way to achieve it. Experiment with color placement (I made mine gradiate from orange to yellow to white instead of the traditional yellow to orange to white) or thickness Read more

We've already explored some of the coolest Halloween nail polish collections for Oct., so now, let's look at nail art. From jaw-dropping designs to some quick and easy options, here are some of the cutest and creepiest looks we've seen this season. Photos courtesy of Melissa Osburn of The Daily Nail, Source: Twitpic User egadzook, and Flickr User white_tokki Read more

Designer and hairstylist Charlie Le Mindu's shows usually focus on absurd and whimsical hair, but this year he's collaborated with Minx to take his beauty/fashion crossover to a whole new level. Pieces in his Spring 2012 collection were made out of Kiss fake nails covered in custom Minx patterns that were accented with blue or black hair. This hooded viper headpiece made of nails and braided hair Read more

Now that you've gone through our VMAs beauty and fashion polls, it's time to take a closer look at what the stars were wearing on their nails. From bedazzled nail art to shimmery silver polish, there are plenty of interesting manicures to behold. Read more

Summer is the perfect time to switch up your nail shade and get pretty with pedicures. Get caught up now on all of our best nail tips and warm-weather manicure musts, from the best shades for the season to fixing pesky chips and nicks. Source: Flickr User dreamglowpumpkincat210 Read more