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The French Manicure Was Never French—It Was Born to Save Hollywood Studios Time and Money

By Liz RitterSeptember 9, 2026

Fifty years after Jeff Pink created it for Hollywood sets, the French manicure is up for Smithsonian recognition and its own national day.

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12 Summer-to-Fall Transition Nails for the In-Between Season

By Catharine MalzahnAugust 11, 2026

Not quite ready for fall nails? These designs meet you halfway.

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Welcome Fall With September’s 8 Best Nail Colors

By Catharine MalzahnAugust 5, 2026

These nail artist-approved hues bridge the gap between seasons.

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The 10 Best Quick-Dry Nail Polishes for At-Home Manicures

By Britt FallonJuly 20, 2026
Three Fourth of July manicures: glossy red almond nails with tiny black polka dots, short solid cobalt-blue nails, and a mixed mani featuring pale-blue stars, red-and-white polka dots and mint, red and baby-blue accent nails.

The Best Fourth of July Nail Ideas for Every Aesthetic

By Marisa PetrarcaJune 24, 2026
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The Best June Nail Colors Are Soft, Milky and Vacation-Ready

By Catharine MalzahnMay 13, 2026
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10 Ways to Wear OPI’s Bestselling Cajun Shrimp in 2026

By Catharine MalzahnApril 28, 2026
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Blurred Nails Are the Spring Refresh Matte Manicures Needed

By Catharine MalzahnApril 27, 2026

They’re like a filter for your nails.

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The Pedicure Colors We’re Obsessed With for Sandal Season

By Catharine MalzahnApril 23, 2026

Plus, tips to make your feet look their best.

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6 Trending Nail Colors That Fend Off May Gray

By Catharine MalzahnApril 22, 2026

From sheer pastels to punchy brights, all in one spring-ready lineup.

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After Years Off the Market, OPI Chrome Effects Is Back

By Catharine MalzahnApril 2, 2026
The Best Nail Shades for the Winter-to-Spring Transition

The Best Nail Shades for the Winter-to-Spring Transition

By Catharine MalzahnFebruary 23, 2026
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The Best Nail Colors and Manicure Tips for Women Over 50

By Allie HoganNovember 26, 2025
Essie Unveils Its Best-Selling Nail Polishes of All Time

Essie Unveils Its Best-Selling Nail Polishes of All Time

By Leiana FoyeOctober 28, 2025
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Coconut Milk Nail Colors Are the New Subtle Summer Mani Trend

By Rowan LynamJuly 29, 2025
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The Best Nail Products for Nailing Your At-Home Manicure

By Isabelle BuneoMay 30, 2025
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Spring-to-Summer Nail Polish Shades for Warming Weather

By Rowan LynamMay 3, 2025
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The 11 Best Nail Shades for Your June Manicure

By Isabelle BuneoApril 8, 2025
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7 Polishes to Get the Squeaky Clean Soap Nails Look at Home

By Jessica FieldsMarch 3, 2025
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Everything You Need to Get Salon-Level Glass Nails at Home

By Jessica FieldsFebruary 26, 2025
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Butter Yellow Is Back to Be Your Next Spring Nail Color

By Rowan LynamFebruary 26, 2025
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7 Gel Nail Polish Brands That Make Glossy At-Home Manicures a Reality

By Jessica FieldsNovember 5, 2024
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Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie Miss This Iconic Y2K Nail Polish—and So Do We

By Marisa PetrarcaOctober 16, 2024
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The Best Nail Strengtheners to Keep Your Nails From Peeling, Flaking and Breaking

By Leiana FoyeOctober 15, 2024
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Every Time I Wear Forest Green Nails, I Get Compliments—These are the Best Shades

By Allie HoganOctober 7, 2024
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The Most Popular OPI Shades From the ’80s and ’90s That Are Still Available Today

By Liz RitterOctober 7, 2024
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The 15 Best Essie Nail Colors That You Can Still Buy

By Leiana FoyeOctober 3, 2024
Le Mini Macaron Launches Air-Dry Polish With 28 Shades

Le Mini Macaron Launches Air-Dry Polish With 28 Shades

By Rowan LynamSeptember 28, 2024
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The Best Nail Polish for Kids

By Britt FallonSeptember 26, 2024
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10 Vegan Nail Polishes to Add to Your Collection

By Jessica FieldsSeptember 23, 2024
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10 Fall French Manicures to Try This Season

By Jessica FieldsSeptember 21, 2024
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Jennifer Aniston, Maya Rudolph and Brie Larson All Wore This Nail Polish Brand to the 2024 Emmys

By Allie HoganSeptember 16, 2024
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10 Nail Polishes I Rely on to Get a Salon-Quality Manicure at Home

By Jessica FieldsSeptember 10, 2024
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The Best Nontoxic Nail Polishes for Your Next Manicure

By Isabelle BuneoAugust 30, 2024
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8 Nail Colors to Try This Virgo Season

By Jessica FieldsAugust 27, 2024
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Behr’s 2025 Color of the Year Is the Hottest New Nail Polish

By Allie HoganAugust 26, 2024
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Terracotta Nail Polishes To Get You Ready For Fall

By Jessica FieldsAugust 26, 2024
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The Best Classic Nude Nail Polish Shades

By Britt FallonAugust 21, 2024
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10 Mixed Manicures To Inspire Your Next Look

By Jessica FieldsAugust 15, 2024
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Brown Chrome Nails: The Seasonal Transition Shade to Take You Into Fall

By Rowan LynamAugust 14, 2024
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How to Nail Chappell Roan’s ‘Hot to Go’ Blue Mani

By Tatiana BidoAugust 13, 2024
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Don’t Sleep on This Stunning Manicure Color

By Jessica FieldsJuly 29, 2024
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Crackle Nails Are Back—Here’s The Modern Way to Wear It

By Jessica FieldsJuly 29, 2024
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35 Squoval Nail Ideas from Natural Shades to Over-the-Top Art

By Renee CherryJuly 26, 2024
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First Date Nails Are Your Best First Impression

By Rowan LynamJuly 16, 2024
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Bubble Bath Nails Are the Clean Comfort We Needed

By Rowan LynamJuly 11, 2024
The 9 Best Chip-Resistant Topcoats

The 9 Best Chip-Resistant Topcoats

By NewBeauty EditorsUpdated: July 11, 2024June 23, 2015
16 Metallic Must-Haves to Rock Any Unicorn Look

16 Metallic Must-Haves to Rock Any Unicorn Look

By NewBeauty EditorsUpdated: July 2, 2024April 25, 2017
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Summer Nail Collections We Are Swooning Over

By Liz RitterUpdated: July 2, 2024June 3, 2016
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Jammy Nails Are the Next Big Summer 2024 Manicure Trend

By Allie HoganJune 27, 2024