BellaSugar Tries Out the CND Shellac Manicure


Updated 07/28/11 4:46 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 2 comments

CND Shellac Manicure FAQs and Results 2010-08-12 09:00:00

Annie heads to the salon to show us the newest manicure to hit the market that promises to deliver chip-free nails for two weeks. The trick to the CND Shellac Manicure is in the polish, which is actually a hybrid nail color that applies like polish, but doesn’t need any drying time, and stays on for 14 days! Will this manicure hold up to the grueling life of a BellaSugar editor? Watch our Read more

Stop Biting Your Nails Without Exercising Crazy Willpower


Updated 05/21/12 8:13 AM · Posted by · 0 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

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

Manicure Monday: Can an at-Home Gel Manicure Really Work?


Updated 03/21/12 12:00 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

At-Home Gel Manicure: Review of Nutra Nail Gel Perfect Polish

Editor's note: see an update of how the manicure wore after seven days after the jump. Gel manicures are all the rage at salons, so it makes sense that someone would make an at-home version. That's exactly what Nutra Nail has done with the release of its UV-free Gel Perfect Gel-Color Manicure ($12). While the brand markets the manicure as a five-minute deal, in reality, I found that the whole Read more

Prabal Gurung Translates Runway Prints Into Nail Decals


Updated 04/03/12 9:28 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For April 3, 2012

Get Prabal Gurung prints on your nails — Styleite The sun is out! How to update your makeup this season — The Fashion Spot Queen Elizabeth is getting a Jubilee fragrance — InStyle Is Avon in trouble? — HuffPost Style Try the barely-there makeup trend from the runway — Stylelist From liquid to gel, the best options for eyeliner —Real Simple Tips for Black haircare from stylists who Read more

How to Get Kristen Bell's Simple Undone Updo


Updated 03/19/12 11:55 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For March 19, 2012

Get Kristen Bell's twisted half up hairstyle — InStyle Are bleached eyebrows the next beauty trend? — Huffington Post Transition your daytime look for an after-work date — Styleite Dare to add Olympian Blue to your palette — Stylelist See these magical makeup wands that will work on-the-go — Real Simple Why a gel manicure is the ideal canvas for nail art aficionados — Refinery Read more

How To Tell If a Gel Manicure Is Phony


Updated 01/26/12 5:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Spot Fake Shellac and Gel Nail Polish

As gel manicures become more popular, so do knockoff products and shady application techniques. It's not unusual now to hear that someone's gone in for a gel manicure only to find out later that what's on their nails isn't Shellac, Gelish, or any reputable gel for that matter. To help consumers avoid nail damage and the risk of having weird chemicals affixed to their digits, CND Shellac has come Read more

Agyness Deyn Has Been Lying About Her Age


Updated 02/29/12 11:10 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Beauty News For February 29, 2012

Agyness Deyn finally revealed her real age — Styleite Cool nail art for your next manicure-pedicure party — Stylelist Model Joan Smalls covers Vogue Italia with amazing nails and eye shadow — Huffington Post Dermatologists solve your biggest skin care woes — Glo Senior citizens apparently love their plastic surgery — Refinery 29 It seems pink hair is here to stay — Beauty High See Read more

The 9 Most Perfect Red Nail Polishes


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

Have You Tried Gel Nails?


Updated 02/02/12 2:20 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 0 comments

What Are Gel Nails?

Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham are fans of this nail trend for girls on the go: the gel manicure! Our beauty correspondent, Zelana, tries out this treatment that claims to make your nails stronger and help nail polish last longer. Check out our video for the full report and whether it's worth a try. Read more