The Grammys are always an exciting evening for music, but with nail art fans like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Adele in attendance, they're a pretty great night for manicures, too. See all the best-looking nails of the night, from Taylor Swift's short and simple look to Gaga's talons and Adele's surprising polish job. Read more

For the past several seasons, nail art has gone positively wild on the runways, so it was inevitable that we'd see a backlash. Fall 2012 is showing hints of a more subtle route, sending out manicures that are high on gloss but feature faded, sometimes altogether absent color. From BCBG to Richard Chai, there are a lot of new ways to wear next to nothing. Read more

What do you get when you sandwich a classic red polish in between a deep, rich brown and a heady black-brown? Why, the ultimate trifecta of cool nail polish palettes, of course. At Costello Tagliapietra's New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 show, models donned manicures featuring a clever "stacking" of three different richly hued shades: Essie's Carry On, followed by Bordeaux, and Little Brown Dress, Read more

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 2012 Golden Globes are underway, and all eyes are on the red-carpet dresses. But no look is complete without finishing touches like shoes, jewelry, and a manicure to match. This time around, stars are choosing relatively traditional hues for their nails: next-to-nothing pinks, daring dark colors, and even a few polish-free styles, too. Launch the slideshow to see a few of the highlights. Read more

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

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

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