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Growing up, I made a huge effort to dress up my nails to make them look awesome — I knew that something about the look truly worked. I may not have had the best hair and makeup (that would come later), but the way I looked to my five-year-old self meant everything to me and […]
How to Make Your Nails Look Carefree
When it comes to super-glamorous nail trends that have completely taken over your favorite local salons, “leather” and “pearls” are usually the first words that come to mind. Unfortunately, they don’t cut it for us single girls looking for all things chic and refined. Nails must be shaped to the ultimate perfection in order to […]
What is the Best Nail Tool, and How Do I DIY Them?
When asked about his favorite design hacks, Joel Rogovoy says “anything and everything.” Hailing from Maryland, the self-taught manicurist owns two salons — Hairskit, in Queenstown, MD, and Ballet Nails, in Washington, DC — and is an owner and creator of the Ridiculously, The Kate Spade Nail and Body Lotion Collection. But do these skills […]
Gel Nail Polish Budget Tips
When it comes to nail art, it’s safe to say we are all about it. Not only do nail art patterns inspire excitement, they’re also a great way to express your personal style. And let’s be honest, we also love to indulge ourselves and try a new manicure every now and then. This time, I […]
Natural Tips For Growing Longer Nails
While I’m all about long nails as part of a style makeover, there’s just something very cool about having them grow naturally. This isn’t something that you can simply doctor with bottles of nail glue — it has to be a natural part of your nail growth, not a home remedy for mini miracles. Before […]
Care for Your Pet’s Nail Problems
It’s a rite of passage, like falling in love with a great meal or new pair of shoes. Pets must practice adult human behavior, too, or we risk losing them forever. Over the years I’ve had cats, dogs, strays and small livestock. I’ve gone from cruelty-free, you know, never kill the animal, to keeping them […]
What to Do When You Want Longer Nails
When it comes to growing nails, there’s no timeline. If you want a beautiful nail that’s in line with the traditional short ring finger, chances are you’re going to have to really push for it. But since you don’t have to wait for your nails to grow naturally, here are six easy steps to help […]
To Prevent Manicure Breakage
When it comes to touching base with nail polish, we know what we like — just look around you for the free giveaway stashes at random beauty shops or the people who know us so well, they must own the poster of us in our cutest, glitteriest getup in the history of Instagram. But what […]
How to Apply a Matte Top Coat
Whether it’s damage to your polish from washing in the shower or damp clothing, you’ve heard them all before: spend a few minutes to go over your nails so they look more vibrant and aren’t so thick or brittle! Any type of dry, cracked or damaged nails can look bad, but you can find a […]
How to Grow Nails After Cuticle Death
Here are a few tips for growing a big ol’ file in a few days! I’ll be perfectly honest with you: when my toenails started fading in January of last year, I was baffled. Did it ever occur to me that regular “shelf life” of a cuticle and nail file would mean that all but […]