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

Get These Cute Southwest-Inspired Nails the Easy Way


Updated 03/12/12 5:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Reverse French Manicure Nail Art Idea

The vivid colors and patterns of the American Southwest are popping up all over accessories for Spring, but you don't have to visit Mesa to work the motif into your wardrobe. This easy "flying v" manicure has plenty of Southwest flavor, and all you need to make it work are three nail polishes and some tape. Ready to hit the trail? Then find out how to do it. Read more

Manicure Monday: The Easiest Polka-Dot Nails Ever


Updated 08/29/11 1:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Polka-Dot Nail Art

If you need cute, conversation piece nails in a hurry, these Kiss Pink Color Change Sticker Nails in Belle ($5) fit the bill. While they're actually meant for kids (as the whimsical packaging suggests), because they're cut down to a reasonable length and size, they'll also work for smaller adult hands. Tip: as an added measure to help them stay better, try brushing nail glue on your nails before Read more

Man Sues Nail Salon Over a $10 Manicure


Updated 10/06/11 10:53 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Man Sues Salon For Charging More For a Male Manicure

A Maryland man is suing a nail salon for $200,000 because last December, he went in for a manicure only to discover that the salon charged one dollar more than what a woman would pay. "I feel I'm being discriminated against based on my gender," customer Norris Sydnor III proclaimed. "There's nothing to say my hands or my nails are any different than a woman's nails." While a judge has since Read more

Learn This Cool Colorblock Manicure


Updated 06/02/11 7:42 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

How to Get a Colorblock Manicure

OnSugar blogger Lesleykat always features the most clever manicures, and her latest one is no exception. Regarding her inspiration for this look, she explained, "When I sat down to do my nails for the week, I couldn't decide between the two colors, so I did them both." To achieve this cool split-color look, Lesleykat began by applying two coats of Zoya's Areej, a creamy fuchsia pink, to one side Read more

How to Get Rid of Lingering Nail Polish Stains


Updated 05/29/11 3:11 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Get Rid of Nail Stains

Lemons are good for more than just iced tea and meringue pies. OnSugar blogger Beautiful Basics tells us how to get rid of pesky nail polish stains with the citrus fruit. I know I’ve posted a lot about the power of lemons in the past, and today’s post is no stranger to the yellow citrus fruit that I love so much! In the Spring and Summer I never go bare — nail wise, that is. I always have Read more

Learn This Dazzling Fuchsia and Fade-to-Gold Manicure


Updated 05/17/11 5:07 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Gold Nail Polish Manicure 2011-05-05 03:05:00

OnSugar blogger Lesleykat always has the cutest nail art ideas, like this one, inspired by Indian textiles. To achieve this fade-to-gold manicure, Lesleykat began by applying two coats of Zoya's Areej, a creamy fuchsia pink, as a base. Next, she added two sheer layers of Petites by Scherer nail polish in Universe, a sheer gold shimmer with gold flakes. To deepen the gold near the cuticle, she Read more

You'll Be Surprised How Pretty a Fishnet Stockings Manicure Can Be


Updated 04/22/11 9:44 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Review and Pictures

Sally Hansen recently launched Nail Effects, precut, stick-on nails in varying colors and patterns. But these aren't your ordinary hard and plasticy fake nails. Nope, these adhesives are thin and stretchy, molding to the shape of your natural nail. And after admiring the eye-catching Misbehaved pattern ($9) on a DailyCandy writer, I knew I had to give them a try. At around $9 a pop, depending Read more