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20 More Out-of-the-Ordinary Manicure Ideas
I've seen so many great manicure and nail art ideas lately that, after my last slideshow, there were still a ton of examples I wanted to share with you. So here they are — 20 adorable, wildly creative ideas for your manicure or pedicure. Whether you're off to a party or just having fun, they're sure to grab attention and get you compliments.
15 Unusual and Fun Manicure Ideas
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary manicure? You've come to the right place. These creative manicures can give you ideas for your own designs, making it all the more likely that you'll nail a unique look.
Trend Alert: Metallic, Bejeweled Nails
Katy Perry isn't the only celebrity hopping on the sparkly, encrusted nail bandwagon. Beyonce had similarly wild nails with heart-shaped jewels on them last night at the MTV Europe Awards, and Kristen Bell was sporting iridescent foiled nails recently, too. I think this trend is so creative and cool, but what about you?
Fake 'Em Till You Make 'Em: Acrylic Nails 101
There are few people with long, perfect nails who aren't using at least a little — and usually a lot — of acrylic nail powder. Acrylic powder is a polymer that, combined with a setting agent, creates a resin with properties similar to your natural nails, except even stronger and more flexible. Which means it's a great way to cover up a myriad of nail issues, and a life-saver even for non-biters and people who've never had a chip. To learn about the best ways to use acrylic for yourself, keep reading
Trend Alert: Short, Bright Red Nails
You can tell that Fall is fast approaching, because tons of celebrities have been getting serious with short, rounded, bright red nails. This week alone, Hillary Duff, Lo Bosworth, and Mel B. all sported them.
Nailed: Amazing Designs on 260 Fingers
Thought you'd seen impressive nail art before? Not 'til you've seen these. The digits here take it to a whole new level.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Five Ways to Stop Nibbling Your Nails
Every nail biter knows that it's a bad habit: you get bacteria from the environment into your mouth, age your hands, wear down your teeth, and generally end up feeling pretty bad about yourself and your willpower (or apparent lack thereof). But biting your nails isn't about pulling yourself up by your bootstraps for a lot of people. Instead, it's an automatic reaction that has to be overcome by other means, because will alone doesn't work when you don't notice you're doing something or have no other means of release.
How-To: The Two-Minute Crescent Manicure
French tips may be timeless, but sometimes even the classics need a little shake-up, and that's where this fresh take on the manicure comes in. The crescent manicure has been around forever, but it's all over the runways and glossies this season, and it's one of the best ways to liven up a look without much time or effort. There are only three steps, and once you know a couple of tricks, application's a snap.
Tea Tree Oil Will Cure What (N)ails You
Earlier this year, nearly 70 percent of you told me that you bite your cuticles. I have a confession. During particularly nervous moments, I sometimes do a little chomping myself.
Do You Wear Fake Nails?
Back in college, I had a love/hate relationship with fake nails. While I loved that my nails almost always looked polished and pretty, I hated the upkeep — and the fact that I could never seem to get the relief I needed when I had a scratch. Do you hear me on that one?
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