Nails

These Summer Beauty Looks Are Blowing Up on Pinterest

Summer is a season so polarizing it requires a bit of an overhaul to your beauty routine, and Pinterest is here for it. Whether you live for the heat or you wilt under the sun, changes are abound. But what do you do about it if you're just... not sure what to do but you want to do <i>something</i>? Consult …

45 Nail Polishes to Get You Through the Summer

Even on those scorching, 100-degree-plus days when your look can best be described as least-amount-of-clothing-possible with a side of frizz, you can keep your cool with two things: a good manicure and a good pedicure (OK, and maybe also a braid). Here, the 30 nail colors you need to look polished …

This DIY Minimalist Nail-Art Actually Seems Pretty Easy

<i>Beauty tutorials are big on YouTube — a search for "makeup tutorial" and "hair tutorial" yields more than five million videos. In this weekly series,</i> …

Social Claws Luminaura Powder Creates Color-Changing Nail Art

Minds. Blown.<p>There comes a certain point when new nail art trends cease to surprise us. After encountering almost every manicure imaginable — from the cool (diamonds, sunglass-effect, and chrome) to the slightly weird (gummy bears, live flowers, and fake blood) — we’re starting to reach mani …

The Queen's Favourite Essie Nail Polish May Be About To Be Usurped

Which one will reign supreme? 💅<p>The Queen may have been loyal to her failsafe nail polish for nearly 30 years, but there’s a possibility another shade could steal the crown.<p>The newly launched subtle shades from Essie - which are additional colours to their ‘Treat Love & Colour’ range that launched …

This Guy Can Turn Your Manicure Into a Motion Masterpiece — And It's Insane!

OK it's official, nail art has broken boundaries we never knew were possible. Your manicure can now be made into a moving masterpiece. Yep, you heard that right, a talented artist has figured out how to create moving nail art, which we like to call motion manicures. Not only does he bring …

Queen Elizabeth has been wearing the same nail polish shade since 1989 — and it’s only $9

Grandparents sometimes get stuck in their ways. Prince Harry and Prince William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, is no different. For example, the …

5 Products Every Woman Needs To Do An Easy At-Home Pedicure #WellnessWednesday

Time to get your feet summer ready! Whether you'll be barefoot at the beach or rocking sandals to a lunch with friends, your feet definitely need …

Fidget spinner nail art is a thing now so there's no where left to hide

Nail artist and beauty blogger Natasha Lee created a mini version of the popular fidget spinner toy out of softened acrylic to decorate her latest nail design.

Floss Gloss released a new nail polish shade, and it was inspired by this fresh fruit

Floss Gloss just rolled out a petal pink peach polish called Pulp. The soft, opaque creme was inspired by the flesh of grapefruit, and it’s …

The Only Nail Polish Queen Elizabeth Will Wear Is At The Drugstore

“Fit for a queen” is just a figure of speech, a roundabout way of describing something that’s so luxurious, it’s practically Windsor Castle-worthy. Who’s to say what actually suits Queen Elizabeth’s particular fancy? This is a woman who’s been known to enjoy a glass of champagne before bed each …

Queen Elizabeth Apparently Only Wears Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slippers

True story: I was named after Queen Elizabeth. I'm not British or anything, but my parents thought Andrew and Elizabeth were nice, regal names for their kids. I never really thought about my namesake Queen, and never thought I would have anything in common with the now 91-year-old. But according to …

Nail Art Fidget Spinners Will Make You Question Everything

Fidget spinners, the latest toy craze to sweep the globe, have been taken to a bold new level: a fingernail decoration that actually spins.<p>In a …

10 Nail Art Ideas For Your Island Vacation — Or Just Summer Friday

In the summer, anything goes. Sleeping around gets nicely rebranded as "having summer flings." Drinking in the middle of the day becomes "participating in summer Fridays." What is indecent exposure in February is marketed as the underbutt trend in July. It's all so European and freeing!<p>So why …

Spray-On Nail Polish Remover Means You'll Never Spill Acetone on Your Couch Again

I'll never forget the moment I ruined my mother's life. Not really, but that's what it felt like: As a tween, I spilled an open bottle of nail polish remover on her beloved wooden coffee table. It instantly burned through the finish in a half-dollar-sized circle. She was devastated. A wooden pig's …

Queen Elizabeth has been wearing the same £7.99 shade of nail polish since 1989

Here's why it's her favourite shade<p>Over the years, the Queen has proven that she has very specific taste; she very rarely strays from her …

Fidget Spinner Nail Art Is Here — and We've Officially Reached Peak 2017

ICYMI, fidget spinners have become quite the polarizing craze this year, with some parents praising their focus-increasing qualities while teachers denounce their tendency to disrupt the classroom. Regardless of which side you're on, one beauty YouTuber just introduced the world to a new trend …

Stephanie's Favorite Summer Nail Polish

You know that thing when you stand there at the nail salon, spending a solid seven minutes debating between polish choices, only to land on the …

You Can Now Get a Free Cote Nail Polish When You Buy Everlane Sandals

I will use any excuse I can to go shopping — especially when it comes to shoes. When I heard about this Everlane x Cote Nail Polish collaboration, I knew I had to snag a pair (and share the deal with friends and family, aka you guys!). Right now, when you buy a pair of Everlane's new Form Sandals …

This Nail Polish Makes My Toes Look Instantly Healthier

<i>As temperatures climb and we enter the season of exposed feet, we’re here to help, with all the best tricks for keeping your feet presentable, as</i> …

Welcome to Feet Week on the Strategist

<i>As temperatures climb and we enter the season of exposed feet, we’re here to help, with all the best tricks for keeping your feet presentable, as</i> …

Icy Unicorn-Tip Nail Art Looks Like You Dipped Your Fingers in Magic

Just when we thought we had seen every unicorn-inspired beauty trend in this magical universe, we were introduced to dripping unicorn-tip nail art — …

Tick season is going to be dangerous: how to protect yourself

Everyone says this is going to be the worst tick season ever.

There’s a handy new way to organize and travel with your nail polish

If you’ve ever struggled with how to pack or display your nail polish, Color Clutch is here to save the day!<p>Say you’re the type who wants to bring …

The One Thing You Should Never Do When Filing Your Nails, According To A Nail Pro

Maintaining strong and healthy nails poses a challenge even when you think you’re doing everything right. You’re constantly getting professional …

Mark your calendar: Essie is blessing us with a National Nail Polish Day

Save the date: Essie has declared June 1st as the first National Nail Polish Day.<p>Prepare your digits, and book a salon appointment for the first day …

The Latest Manicure Trend Is Giving Us Some Seriously Good Vibes

These crystal-inspired designs are a cut above.<p><i>This content originally appeared on InStyle.</i><p>Far from the Swarovski-coated nail art of years past, …

The Polish That’s Like Highlighter For Your Nails

Your nails, but better.<p>In my next life, maybe I’ll come back as a manicure person — one of those folks who manages to carve out the time for a weekly nail appointment, a restrained woman who doesn't immediately turn microscopic chips into craters. Or, someone with a steady enough hand to do an …

Dripping unicorn nails will allow you to have an actual rainbow on you at all times

Nice nails are like the life upgrade we always forget we need. After all, we’re on our phones so much, having nail art is pretty much something we …

Yum! Essie's New Summer Nail Polishes Are Inspired by French Pastries

Get your favorite pedicure sandals ready, because the Essie Summer 2017 collection is here! The six-polish lineup was inspired by French desserts such as "glossy gateaux, flamboyant tartes, or exquisite macarons," as described by the brand. There are three bright mattes and three shimmery shades to …