Nail TRENDS: Extreme Manicures with Lana Del Rey, Katy Perry, Flo Jo and more

Jul 9th, 2013

From Katy Perry’s rockin nail art to Flo-Jo’s colorful talons, celebrity manicures have been instrumental in foreshadowing the nail industry’s importance in fashion.

Post your nail art in our user Nail Art Galleries » and share, vote or link from your own nail art blog! Don't miss our digital edition for this month’s nail art how-to » and check our website's step-by-step nail art » for nail art from past issues!

The Top-Rated Appointment Booking Tools for Beauty Businesses in 2025

The Top-Rated Appointment Booking Tools for Beauty Businesses in 2025

From streamlining appointments to improving customer experiences, the right software can revolutionize your business. Discover the top salon booking systems, their key features and how they can simplify your day-to-day operations.

Trick or Treat Nails Salon Brings Horror & Halloween Year-round in UK

Alana Lawson wanted to "create a space that was so different from the usual white clean aesthetic and make a space for the weird and the wonderful."

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Trends, Techniques & Top Colors for Fall 2024

As trendy nail techniques and designs takeover our world, it's also important to take care of our nails as the seasons transition.

The winner and finalists of the Black Tie Affair competition were announced live at the Nailpro Nail Show in Sacramento, California on Sept. 9, 2024.

Winners and Finalists of the Nailpro Master Challenge 2024 Announced

We reveal the winning designs from the Nailpro Master Challenge competitions held at the Nailpro Nail Show 2024 in Sacramento, California.

The collection features 27 total shades, including 12 liquid metals in Nail Lacquer and GelColor (limited edition), 9 exclusive metallics in long-wear Infinite Shine lacquer, and 6 glittery cyber dusts in Powder Perfection.

OPI Gives Y2K a 'Futuristic Edge' with Metallic Mega Mix Collection

OPI's new collection is inspired by Y2K trends and early 2000s pop culture with a space aesthetic and futuristic escapism.

Nail creation requires not only skill and patience but also creativity and artistry now.

Nailpro Unveils 2025 Nail Themes

Use our Media Planner to take advantage of opportunities across Nailpro's media universe throughout the year.

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What Makes a Product Misbranded or Adulterated?

It is important to know that marketing misbranded and adulterated products is illegal. The FDA makes accountable not only manufacturers, but also the businesses promoting and selling illegal cosmetic products. Let’s explore more.

Keep your clients' pedicures vibrant all summer long with three steps for application, as well as tips for maintaining the pedicure.

3 Steps for a Vibrant Gel Pedicure

Keep your clients' pedicures vibrant all summer long with three steps for application, as well as tips for maintaining the pedicure.

Gel manicures and BIAB nails are becoming increasingly popular with clients. If you want to keep up on the latest trends in the nail industry, you are going to want to follow these five tips for building your gel skills!

5 Tips to Build Your Gel Manicure Skills

Gel manicures and BIAB nails are becoming increasingly popular with clients. If you want to keep up on the latest trends in the nail industry, you are going to want to follow these five tips for building your gel skills!

Founder Ally Bundy shares how beauty professionals can up their social media game with PoseCam from AfterPose, a new camera app tailored specifically for the beauty industry.

Here's How You Can Streamline Your Content for Social Media as a Beauty Professional

Founder of PoseCam Ally Bundy shares how beauty professionals can up their social media game with PoseCam from Afterpose, a new camera app tailored specifically for the beauty industry.

Taylor Swift shows off her Eras-themed nails ahead of the launch of her Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Nails

Get the breakdown on the colors you need to have in stock to create Taylor Swift Eras Tour nails for your clients.

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Essie Stuns at the 2020 Emmy Awards

Celebrity manicurists used Essie nail color to create red-carpet-worthy looks.