Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower


Updated 05/22/12 6:08 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Stop Biting Your Nails Easily

The majority of people have, at one time or another, bitten their nails. And as anyone who's gotten caught in a cycle of biting can tell you, it can be painfully difficult to stop. Like food cravings or a nervous tic, the longer you hold off, the more anxious and distracted you get. It takes time to develop an alternate outlet for your nervous energy, and in the interim, going cold turkey rarely Read more

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

3 Tips to Mastering DIY Gel Manicure Kits


Updated 05/15/12 10:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Doing a Gel Manicure at Home

Gel manicures are popular fixes for busy women who need chip-free finishes that will last. And recently, at-home kits have hit the market with brands like SensatioNail, Red Carpet Manicure, and Sephora by OPI (available soon) coming out with their own versions. Now that Spring is here and temperatures are rising, your hands and feet will be begging for a little attention — not to mention the Read more

See the Coolest Met Gala Manicures Up Close


Updated 05/09/12 1:53 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Met Gala Celebrity Nails 2012

You can always bet on a red carpet full of neutral nails, just like the ones Karolina Kurkova donned at the Met Gala festivities. And while it's a classy way to make any ensemble look put together, you can't beat a little color, either. See which stars picked the former route, and which ones chose the latter. 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

The Very Best of May's New Nail Polishes


Updated 05/02/12 10:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Nail Polishes, May 2012

What do burnout pastels, sultry sheers, and ultrabrights all have in common? They're hot polish trends for May, a time when soft Spring shades and Summer's fun colors get together to render some truly lovely combinations. This month, the selection varies from polishes that resemble (very pretty) lizard scales, cupcake sprinkles, red chili peppers, and more. They're a can't-miss crop of colors, so 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

10 Fresh, Gorgeous Pastel Polishes


Updated 04/24/12 3:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pastel Nail Polishes

It wouldn't be Spring without pastels, and this year some very chic (and unexpected) colors have gone creamy. With shades this fashion forward and smart, there's no reason not to heed pastels' siren call. Check our picks out now. Source: Flickr User Krystal T Read more

How to Pick a Red Nail Polish For Spring


Updated 04/23/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Red Nail Polish Tips

When bright blossoms abound and the days are getting longer, there's nothing as retro-fab as red nail polish. Back in the days before shades like purple, green, and tangerine were de rigueur for the season, there were reds meant just for this time of year. And this season, bright reds have made a huge comeback. They're a chic choice for those who want a pop of juicy color, and if you pick the Read more

California Inspection Finds Toxins in Nail Polish Labeled Toxic-Free


Updated 04/13/12 6:21 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

California Finds Toxins in Toxic-Free Nail Polishes

California is throwing down the gauntlet on toxic beauty once again. First it was Brazilian blowouts, and now it's nail polish. The state's Department of Toxic Substances Control announced that some of the lacquers used in California salons are guilty of false advertising. In fact, of the 25 products gathered in the group's recent investigation, 12 claimed to be free of toluene. Ten of these, Read more