Beyoncé’s cowgirl era has sparked a global obsession for all things country western—and that includes nail art. The singer favors the “Texan French,” while Los Angeles-based nail artist Bara Jarjour is feeling a studded cow-print design. Jarjour creates the look using regular polish —milky white for the base and mid-tone brown (OPI nail polish in … Read more
Settling on the perfect bridesmaid nails for the big day isn’t always easy — but we’re guessing you already know that, given you’ve landed on this article. Maybe you’re a bridesmaid with no idea what design or polish color to wear. Perhaps, you’re a bride helping your closest friends brainstorm. Whatever the case, there are … Read more
Editor Tip: On top of its nearly infinite collection of nail designs, shapes, and finishes to choose from, the application process is absolutely goof-proof and doesn’t involve messy glue. The back of these Dashing Diva nails is adhesive, so all you need to do is apply the base coat, take the plastic shield off the … Read more
In the early ‘80s, Jellies were the shoe of the moment. In the ‘90s, the rainbow-colored sandals came back into fashion. And just last year there was yet another resurgence. There’s a pattern of nostalgia here — the same one that’s happened on our nails. Right now, jelly nails — with the same translucent concept … Read more
This spring, we lay to rest the minimal manicures that ruled our fingertips for the past year. “Many of 2024’s trends are rebelling against the previously reigning ‘clean girl’ look,” says Los Angeles-based nail artist and Lottie London artist in residence Chaun Legend. So what’s next, you ask? Beauty experts are predicting a widespread return … Read more
Pro tip: Drop a dot of polish in the center of your nail where you’d like your French tips to begin, says Gerstein. This simple step helps achieve as much consistency as possible across all nails. Angled French manicure Ceirra Carlini-Smith is behind this sunny manicure. “For this half-yellow French, I used my Leafgel Long … Read more
I don’t know about you, but over the last few weeks I’ve had all kinds of colours on my nails, from glittery red to festive green and even a bright gold shade for New Year’s Eve. With 2024 now in full swing, I’ve never been more ready to switch back to a more “boring” nail colour that … Read more
I’m not ashamed to say I’ve already planned my Christmas manicure. In fact, I’ve had it booked for weeks. You see, as a beauty editor, it’s my job to be ahead of the trends, and I speak to lots of experts on a daily basis about which nail shades and nail art designs are going to … Read more
Halloween is an occasion when anything goes. What might usually be seen as too obscure or out of the ordinary is welcomed and celebrated – particularly on social media. Chemical Nail and Lila0nail are two Hong Kong nail parlours that focus on such unconventional aesthetics. Nail art from Eva Yu at Chemical Nail. Photo: Chemical … Read more
