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Creating an oyster shell nail art look with sheer colorsAn oyster shell manicure takes its inspiration from the soft, irregular beauty of nacre: milky translucence, watery lavender, pale pink, muted green, and…
OPI Big Apple Red review: a timeless cream redSome nail polishes earn a permanent place in a collection because they are unusual, while others become staples precisely because they are dependable. OPI Big…
Bookish nails with gradients and stamped lettersA good manicure can feel like a tiny piece of visual storytelling. For a bookish design, the colour palette suggests the setting, the gradient creates…
Messy Mansion vs MoYou London stamping platesStamping plates can change the character of a manicure in seconds. A sheer base becomes lace, a metallic polish turns into crisp line work, and a simple color…
Build a custom nail art kit on a budgetA creative manicure does not require a drawer full of expensive supplies. With a few dependable polishes, a small set of tools, and a little planning, you can…
Swatching Five of the Most Popular Red Nail Polishes from 2013Red nail polish has a way of surviving every trend cycle. In 2013, bright reds, blue-based crimsons, classic scarlets, and ruby glitters all had a place in…
The Dreamer vs. Daydream: A Soft Indie Polish ShowdownSome nail polishes create an immediate impression, while others reveal their character gradually through shifting light, layering, and movement. Emily de Molly…
Crisp Negative Space Nails with TapeNegative space nail art leaves part of the natural nail visible, turning bare space into an intentional element of the manicure. With a few strips of tape, you…
Quick-dry top coats for busy morningsA polished manicure can make you feel put together, but waiting for every layer to dry is a poor match for a rushed morning. Quick-dry top coats are designed…
Stamping With Nail Art Stamping Stamps: Which Shape Is BestA successful stamped manicure begins with more than a pretty image plate and a well-pigmented polish. The shape of the stamper head affects how the design is…