The 2011 Oscars were a classic affair, at least when it came to manicures. Unlike the Grammys nail trends, the look here was simple and timeless — lots of pale pinks, beiges, and the occasional retro red. Read on to see some of the highlights. Read more

Fashion Week always features a flurry of innovative, pretty manicures in shades people will be talking about all year long.We've got the full specs on 30 of the most sought-after manicures from the shows, with full details on everything from the nail polishes at Marc Jacobs, L.A.M.B., and BCBG to the techniques for wild glitter nails at Jeremy Scott and seed bead manicures at Cushnie et Ochs. Read more

When you're walking the red carpet, you're never fully dressed without a manicure. (A smile never hurts, either.) While a lot of stars opted for neutral-hued shades at the SAG Awards, there were plenty others who chose some more vibrant shades. Check them all out now. Read more

Manicures at this year's Golden Globes were short and sweet — literally. Sheer neutrals on short nails dominated the red carpet, with only a few colorful variations. Check out some of the looks straight from the show. Read more

When you care enough to gift the very best, sometimes going back to the basics is all it takes. From shampoo and conditioner to the always appreciated makeup brush set, here are five gift options that any beauty aficionado in your life will love. Thinkstock Read more

No matter the person, gifts with a manicure or pedicure theme are almost always crowd-pleasers. Since we've already explored 10 nail polishes worth celebrating this season, let's check out some other options for the hands and feet. Read more

Hello Kitty may be little, but she's full grown. Today, everyone's favorite bow-headed Sanrio cat celebrates her 36th birthday. In homage to one of the most adorable characters ever created, I whipped up this fast and furious Hello Kitty manicure. It may not be the neatest or most complicated piece of nail art, but it is cute, and all you need to do it are a couple toothpicks and white, red, Read more

Painting your nails may seem like the easiest thing in the world, but humans have been laboring for thousands of years to concoct mixtures of pigments and fixatives that produce alluring, long-lasting color and shine. From ancient Chinese artificial nails to Tinkerbell peel-off polish, nail lacquer has come a long way. So to check out how it's changed and learn some fun facts, just keep reading. Read more

Well hello, you saucy Minx. The foil nail designs are celebrity favorites, but finding a salon that does Minx can be hard. Enter Chic Prints for Nails ($15), a collaboration between OPI, Sephora, and Minx. The one-use foil nails promise a lot of shine for much less money than a salon manicure. How did it work? To find out, keep reading. Read more

It wouldn't be Spring without pastels, and nail polish lets you incorporate them into your look without getting all Easter Bunny about it. This year, even a few unexpected colors have gone pastel, and a lot of the loveliest shades are surprisingly affordable. So to check out what the new season has in store, just keep reading. Read more