Everybody loves a comeback, which is why Y2K beauty essentials like claw clips, and the best press-on nails are officially in their renaissance period, especially the latter. The early-2000s staple has made a triumphant return to the beauty space, and this time around, there are tons more (and way better) options to choose from. This new generation … Read more
You can always rely on Jennifer Lopez to set and participate in beauty trends, and that’s especially apparent when it comes to her manicures. Over the last year, J. Lo wore some of the prettiest of-the-moment nail styles, like a chrome finish, peaches and cream, âno-makeup makeupâ short nails, and a twist on the glazed … Read more
This spring, we lay to rest the minimal manicures that ruled our fingertips for the past year. “Many of 2024’s trends are rebelling against the previously reigning ‘clean girl’ look,” says Los Angeles-based nail artist and Lottie London artist in residence Chaun Legend. So what’s next, you ask? Beauty experts are predicting a widespread return … Read more
Pro tip: Drop a dot of polish in the center of your nail where you’d like your French tips to begin, says Gerstein. This simple step helps achieve as much consistency as possible across all nails. Angled French manicure Ceirra Carlini-Smith is behind this sunny manicure. “For this half-yellow French, I used my Leafgel Long … Read more
By now, you know that the coquette trend — with bows being the key element of the aesthetic — has been going strong for months. Celebrities have been wearing ribbons and bows in their hair with adorable abandon, with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Mandy Moore, and most recently Megan Fox all putting their spins on … Read more
For the first time in months, Taylor Swift wasn’t the most talked-about musician at a Kansas City Chiefs game. At halftime, the Super Bowl transformed into an epic 13-minute Usher concert in which he wowed viewers with a medley of hits, incredible choreography, a temporary lack of a shirt, and fabulous cameos by musicians he’s … Read more
If you get your weather news from large rodents, then you already know that preeminent meteorology marmot Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day last week. That means, extremely scientifically, that, despite any climatological evidence to the contrary or the unwavering timing of the vernal equinox, spring will be early. And if you … Read more
Got lots of red nail polish leftover from the holiday season? Good news: You can use it for Valentine’s Day nail art. The color is classic year-round, of course, but with love in the air and hearts serving as the main symbol of the mushiest day of the year, red is the official color of … Read more
At any given time, two very different beauty trends can be simultaneously having a moment, and like parallel lines, never the twain shall meet. Right now, for example, we’re still seeing the coquette bow trend going strong (yet soft) while the mob wife aesthetic is showing up pretty much anywhere the coquette look isn’t. But … Read more
There’s no category of beauty with more room for creativity than nail art. I mean, sure, it may have literally the least room, but anything you can image or be inspired by can be interpreted by a talented nail artist on those precious centimeters of keratin or acrylic. Megan Thee Stallion has proven this time … Read more
