See the Wildest Fashion Week Manicure so Far


Updated 09/21/10 9:13 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Diego Binetti Spring 2011 Beauty / Manicure 2010-09-11 23:02:50

How to make neutral nails stand out? That's simple: just add cocktail rings. At today's Diego Binetti show, manicurist Roxanne Valinoti created manicures using baubles and fabric from the collection. To catch the light better, she layered CND's Perfectly Bare Shimmer, out next March — which gives all of us a few months to work on perfecting our nail-sculpture skills. View 5 Photos Read more

Bella Exclusive! Clip-On Bangs and Short Dark Nails Rock the Runway at L.A.M.B.


Updated 08/03/11 2:33 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 4 comments

Hair and Nails at L.A.M.B. 2010 Fall Runway Show 2010-02-12 09:30:00

Yesterday, a member of Team Pop was lucky enough to have a one-on-one interview with none other than the Gwen Stefani. But that wasn't all. Hairstylist Danilo, who used MoroccanOil products on the models' hair, gave us the scoop on the inspiration behind these curly-haired looks, and CND's Roxanne Valinoti gave us the rundown on the nails. Get the behind-the-scenes information at the link Read more

Tips For Mixing Your Own Nail Polish


Updated 10/09/08 2:00 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 8 comments

How To Mix Your Own Nail Polish

Just as makeup artists mix their own colors for fashion shows, so do nail technicians. If all goes well, the colors hit stores in the following season. Until then, though, you can do as they do and make your own color. "Everyone has half-empty enamel bottles lying around at home," says Roxanne Valinoti, CND Nail Ambassador. "These make it easy to custom-blend new colors from existing colors Read more

Bella Interview: Roxanne Valinoti, CND Nail Stylist


Updated 02/01/08 8:04 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Bella Interview: Roxanne Valinoti, CND Nail Stylist

Just in time for Fashion Week, I have a preview of what we'll be seeing on the runways—well, manicure-wise, at least. I recently talked with Roxanne Valinoti, a lead nail stylist with CND. She's in charge of CND's nail team for Fashion Week, which means that she knows what will hit the runways before most other people. Read on to find out how her team works with designers, how fashionable nails Read more

4 Steps to a Stellar Sponge Manicure


Updated 05/23/12 2:48 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Do a Sponge Manicure

We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: I recently met with Roxanne Valinoti, an educator for CND, a professional nail product line, who showed me a cool trick for sponge-painted nails. This is definitely worth trying the next time the urge for DIY nail art strikes. (Or does that only happen to me?) You'll need a natural sea sponge from a craft store and five different Read more