I remember how popular neon nails were in the ‘80s and now, like so many fashion and beauty trends, they’ve come back for an encore presentation! Edgy, funky celebs like Rihanna aren’t afraid to show off this bold summer nail polish trend – and you shouldn’t be, either! With dark polish colors having taken hold for the past few months, it’s great to have shiny, happy, bright nail lacquers to pair with our warm weather fashions. Here …

Spring 2010’s trend forecast calls for neon nails: ultra-bright colors have come full circle once more. Test drive this look in baby steps by adding a pop of neon color to your wardrobe—in the form of a colorful bracelet or a necklace with neon stones—then slowly work the color into you nail polish arsenal. By spring, you’ll be wearing the neon trend with ease. Try on neon makeup  to complement neon nails in our virtual makeover studio.
“Complement neon nails with a pop of …

Whatever makes a hand presentable definitely involves a good fingernail. Most women would readily believe to such for how good could a hand look if it is without a nail?  So how do we care for a problem such as an ingrown fingernail?  Let’s start with what composes the nail.
Parts of the Finger Nail
Nail plate. This is the hard portion of the nail that is composed of keratin.  The fingernail grows an average of an eight of an inch a month and basically grows faster than the toenails and faster in …

Just look at this design. This red color is nothing but gorgeous.  The red color nail tips are unique in a way that the red is raised high up near the cuticle and the little white give off the best accent.
We do not see too many people do this kind of style, but it sure is very unique and special. simplicity yet stylish is the mantra to follow in nail art. You can try it by replacing the hot red nail color with black also to give a little less …

Nails make it easier to pick up small things, clean a frying pan, and scratch an itch. They also provide an external sign of your health, with weak, brittle nails often signaling some nutritional deficiency. Ignore your nails and you could wind up with painful ingrown nails or annoying fungal infections.
Follow these 14 tips for not only well-groomed, but healthy nails on all 20 fingers and toes.
1. To keep your nails hydrated, rub a small amount of petroleum jelly into your cuticle and the skin surrounding your nails every evening …

When you think of colors pink has to be the most popular when you want to maximize your femininity. For romantic nails, pink is ideal because it has such a wide range of shades that no matter what your style you can find the one to suit your personality.
If you want to get your “girlie-girl” groove on, nothing works better than a color-coordinated look for your nails and lips. Several cosmetic lines offer paired products that add sparkle to your look with high gloss or accent your jewelry with iridescent …

Getting a manicure done at a salon can be pretty expensive especially if you get your nails done weekly.
You can easily create your own nail art designs at home using your favorite nail polishes and a little bit of creativity.
Here are some tips and tricks to create your own nail art designs.

Remove any traces of nail polish from your nails using acetone free nail polish remover because it is not as damaging for the nail.

Cut your nails and file them in the desired shape.
To prevent peeling nails file them only in one direction. Push your cuticles in using a cuticle pusher or cut them if you wish.

Use a base coat on the nail before you apply the colored nail polish, to protect your nails.
Apply a nail color – this will be your base color – starting from middle of your nail, using smooth uniform strokes, then allow nails to dry.

Having good-looking nails is great because every time you stretch a hand, people notice your manicure (or the lack of it) and this creates a positive or a negative impression about you but there is more to nails than pure vanity. Nails are not only for decoration. Rather, they have another very important role – they serve as a health indicator. Many diseases and conditions manifest themselves on the nails and if you know how to read these signs, you could be warned in advance about an internal disease you …

Stylish and sophisticated, the French Manicure is the ultimate sign of elegance in nail fashion. Manicure – derived from the Latin word Manus meaning ‘hands’ and Cura means care. Originating in France in the early 20th century, the French manicure shot to fame with fashion conscience women of all ages around the world. It has, thus acquired the status of the most Classic Style manicure of all times.
The French manicure involves painting your entire nail with a clear base coat and….

We often consider our nails as just a simple part of our hands and feet. But with nail art becoming popular among the middle class, it’s changing everyone’s perspective and ordinary people are beginning to appreciate the artistic beauty of creative nail arts.
Funky Nails
Just paint the town in the color you want to, go ahead and have a blast.
Nail art

First apply a Crystal Clear, (Wear Extraordinaire) shade or Top Coat, this prevents staining the nails.
Deeply Red, was used as a base coat for nails on both hands.
On the left …