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There was a time when shades like Essie’s “Wicked” (a dark blood red) and “Ballet Slippers” (a pinky nude) were the only acceptable options in the workplace. “Your nail polish colours had to be serious,” says Rita Remark, Essie’s global lead educator. This is not the case anymore, she adds, with more than a little […]

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Yes Virginia, it is possible to have festive nails without resorting to predictable red. For editorial manicurist Madeline Poole, the best alternative is anything that glitters. “Try a slight sheer sparkle or shimmer,” she says. Poole—who is Global Colour Ambassador of Sally Hansen—suggests a festive silver option from the brand called ‘Make it N-ice’. “It […]

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Seeing the northern lights—electrons thrown from the sun’s atmosphere by the rotation of the sun are blown toward the earth by the solar wind, mix with gases in the earth’s atmosphere and then glow—is on Rebecca Minkoff’s bucket list. In the meantime, as Essie’s global colour designer, Minkoff has used them as the theme for […]

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Like we said before, Halloween isn’t just limited to costumes and makeup — celebrations can extend to your nails, too. And while 3-D bloody eyeball nails may not exactly be the easiest thing to recreate at home, there’s a version of the art that you can DIY — blood drip nails. In the video below, nail […]

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In 2012, Rihanna posted a video clip of herself fixing her broken acrylic nail with Krazy Glue. I watched it over and over, squinting to get a closer look at what patterns adorned her always-striking nails. RiRi’s not alone in her love for mesmerizing tips; Cardi B, Teyana Taylor and Nicki Minaj are rarely seen […]

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Nothing’s worse than chipped polish, especially when it feels like you just finished painting your nails. And although a professional manicure lasts way longer, the costs can definitely add up. That’s where press-on nails can save the day. They’re the easiest way to show off super cool designs without the constant splurging and potential harm to your nails […]

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At the beginning of the month, Kylie Jenner posted a snap of her manicure to Instagram. This wasn’t anything new for Jenner–she regularly shares pictures of her polish changes–but we can’t stop thinking about this photo in particular. The tops of her nails appeared to be transparent, with the light clearly shining through the hot […]

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After what feels like an eternity of millennial pink on our feeds, not one but two new shades have been appointed its successors. First up is “Gen Z yellow.” Given its name by Man Repeller, the hue is bright but certainly not neon, is optimistic but subtly so and was arguably kick-started, as many worthwhile […]

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2018 World Cup quarter-finals have kicked off and we (as well as the rest of the world, it seems) are in full-on soccer mode. Fans from all around the globe are showing their support and team pride with jerseys, face paint, flags, and even nail art. Below, we’ve rounded up the coolest, most creative, and […]

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French shoe designer Christian Louboutin has always loved cabaret; growing up in Paris, he would sneak into the famous Folies Bergére during intermission and steal empty seats. (He later interned there, fetching coffee but dreaming up shoes for the dancers). Though he obviously went on to launch his own globally known shoe line, he never […]

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While it may have seemed for a while that nail art was headed to the grave, thanks to season after season of nothing but nude and clear nail polish making their way down the runways, the fall shows reassured us that nail art is certainly not dead—and you won’t want it to be, once you […]

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We’re wearing our #InternationalWomensDay support on the tips of our fingers this year, via some chic (and powerful) nail art. If you’re into nail art, whether you can DIY or you’d prefer to bring a photo to your trusted nail technician, we strongly urge you to browse the photos below and get inspired to wear […]

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