Catch Fire With The Hunger Games Nail Collection


Updated 02/07/12 11:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Hunger Games Nail Polish Collection by China Glaze

Adding to the continued excitement of all things Hunger Games, we got our hands on the polishes from China Glaze's forthcoming Colours from the Capitol collection. Nail colors inspired by movies can sometimes be a yawn, but these will charm die-hard fans and manicure connoisseurs alike. From ashy, matte shades to high-definition glitters, these polishes could soon be among your most favorite nail Read more

February's Brightest and Best New Nail Polish Colors


Updated 02/03/12 10:18 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nail Polish Trends For February 2012

Spring ahoy! We may still be in the middle of snow drifts up to our schnozes, but your favorite nail polish purveyors are determined to get you in the mood for something a little fresher and maybe just a touch warmer, too. February is the month when most companies debut their first collections for the new season, and the best shades run the gamut from gorgeous, moody viridian to eye-popping Read more

The 9 Most Perfect Red Nail Polishes


Updated 01/26/12 11:35 AM · Posted by Allure · 0 comments

The Best Red Nail Polishes For All Skin Tones

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Sure, trendy manicures are fun. But not everyone works in an office where mint green fingertips are gonna fly. For a classic manicure that still grabs attention, there's nothing quite like red. We put dozens of fiery polishes to the test, and these are the ones we'll be wearing: Read more

Avril Lavigne Designs a Nail Strips Collection For Sally Hansen


Updated 01/20/12 10:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Avril Lavigne Designs Nail Strips For Sally Hansen

She's known for her pop-punk hits and even as a clothing designer, and now Avril Lavigne has channeled her creative spirit into nail art. Starting this April, the singer will launch a limited-edition collection with the Sally Hansen Salon Effects brand. And in true Avril fashion, the polish strips ($10 each), which will feature 12 different designs, will include rocker-chic patterns like tiny Read more

A Closer Look at the Hunger Games Nail Polish Collection


Updated 02/05/12 12:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

The Hunger Games Nail Polish: Pictures of Each Color

This is going to be a very, very good year for Hunger Games fangirls — especially if you're a fan of Effie Trinket's colorful, done-up Capitol style. Here's a closer look at China Glaze's nail polish collection, Colours of the Capitol, which lands in stores at the beginning of March. The 12 hues are inspired by the districts of Panem, but we find them a little bit Seam-y, with a nod to Read more

What We're Sweet On: Fun, Flaky Topcoats


Updated 01/17/12 9:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Flaky Nail Polish From Zoya

If you missed out on the "flaky" nail polish trend the first time around, this is your chance to try it out. Zoya's new Fleck Effect topcoats ($8 each) are full of Mylar "flecks" that create a pretty holographic effect on nails. They're all transparent and pretty versatile, but if we had to choose one we'd take the pink shade, Chloe. The orange, gold, and red tones in the flecks will go well with Read more

January's 10 Most Charming New Nail Polishes


Updated 01/10/12 9:17 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

2012 New Nail Polishes

It's January, and although where most of us live it's especially cold and dreary, in the world of nail color, it means just one thing: resort collections. That's right, this month marks the debut of bright, bold polishes meant as an escape from the Northern Hemisphere chill. So crank your heater up, grab a mai tai, and get ready for some sweet, cheerful relief in every shade from neon orange to Read more

5 Nail Trends to Look Out For in 2012


Updated 01/06/12 1:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Nail Polishes, Minx Nails, and Manicures For 2012

Nails are beauty's hot ticket item, and there's a lot to look forward to this year. 2011 was a huge year, dominated by crackle coat, polish strips, and Lady Gaga talons, but 2012 is shaping up to be just as innovative (if not more so). From the fake nail look you won't believe to what's in store with mix and match Minx patterns, these are the looks you'll be lusting after. Photo: Becky Maynes Read more

Expert Tips to Make Your Manicure Last


Updated 01/06/12 12:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

How to Make Your Manicure Last Longer

If you like the look of painted fingernails but hate polish chips, the solution could be as simple as adding one more step to your paint job. That's the advice of UK-based celebrity manicurists (and Rococo Nail Apparel creators) Ange and Vernice Walker. Their famous manicures last an average of 10 days, all because of a few easy tips. Read on to see them. Read more

How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish


Updated 02/08/12 10:01 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

How to Remove Glitter Nail Polish

The holiday season is rife with glitter nail polish of all sorts, from flakies to hexagon shapes to everything in between. And while this variety of lacquer is festive and fun, the removal process isn't always quite as joyous. You don't have to use mountains of cotton pads and gallons of polish remover to get the shimmery stuff off, however. Just follow these simple tips below to make it easy on Read more