We've always thought of discovering a divine new nail polish shade as somewhat of a transcendental experience, and based on Rescue Beauty Lounge's latest polish collection, looks like we're not alone. Founder Ji Baek's latest, called Emoting Me, features a very personal backstory: "I'm convinced that if one is truly ready to learn, this generous universe paves the road in front of us. The trick is knowing…Read more
Chalkboards and nails — never the twain shall meet, lest we suffer from ear-splitting agony. Seriously, the phrase "like nails on a chalkboard" was coined for a reason, which is why MTV Style's report that Ciaté is releasing a chalkboard manicure has us shaking our heads in confusion. What the what? Ciaté, who you may recall as the geniuses behind the caviar and velvet manicure box sets, is said to be…Read more
Welp, we can't say we didn't see this one coming. According to a just-released study by the Skin Cancer Foundation, research has shown that ultraviolet radiation-emitting devices are carcinogenic to humans, and that includes our beloved gel manicure UV curing lamps. "Although studies have shown that the skin cancer risk associated with UVR-emitting nail lamps for gel manicures is very low, it is not insignificant…Read more
No offense to pink, a perfectly nice color, but we're looking for something a little less saccharine for our digits this Valentine's Day. Based on the influx of dark, burgundy-hued polishes currently hitting the shelves, we're not the only ones feeling the femme fatale urge: Blood red is clearly having a serious moment. So what makes this macabre mani so very au courant? We credit Prabal Gurung and the dripping…Read more
Snoop Dogg isn't the only one having a little fun with nails these days. Topshop Make Up has tapped video directors Sadie & Joe to create an irresistibly adorable film showcasing its nail collection for spring '13. Irresistible how, you ask? By way of a vibrant selection of lacquers forming an oversized bouquet across a backdrop of glitter-coated green leaves. The animated video also features some fancy…Read more
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