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April is Earth Month, a great time to think about what you put on your body and how it affects you — and the earth, for that matter. You probably see ads just about everywhere you look promoting 100 percent natural this and organic that. There are many not-so-friendly ingredients you've probably heard listed time and time again, but do you have a good grasp on what they all mean? Take my quiz Read more
Ever take off your nail polish and find a thin, discolored white spot that makes your wonder if your nail is damaged? You're not alone. Most drugstore and professional-quality polishes contain a toxic substance called toluene. Toluene is a common ingredient that helps lacquer adhere to nails and creates an even finish. However, it weakens nails and strips them of their protective coating. Read more
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
Another British invasion is happening in the world of nails. Hot off the tails of another successful British lacquer line, Nails Inc., arriving stateside, UK polish brand Ciaté will make its trip across the pond this month at Sephora. Ciaté (an acronym for color, innovation, aspiration, trend, and extraordinary) is known for its intense pigments and cute packaging. A favorite of Adele's, the Read more
July 24 is the wedding anniversary for hundreds of same-sex couples, and it's a historic moment in equality for all. The date marks the first day the marriage bill, which allows gay and lesbian couples to legally wed, went into effect in New York state. And to celebrate, Color Club has launched a rainbow-hued Pride nail polish collection ($48). The seven-piece set includes cheekily named shades: Read more
