Black nail polish has been a staple part of any cool girl's beauty arsenal for years, but this season there's a new contender for its spot in your makeup drawer. Designers have fallen in love with shades that aren't quite black: burnt plums, deep umbers, incarnadine reds, and moody viridians. These shades have all the drama of your basic black without the harshness, and they set off skin tones Read more

Barely there nails may be one of Fashion Week's biggest trends, but one look that always seems to agree with the runway is a return to '80s-era punk rock. And at Edun's Fall 2012 show, makeup, hair, and nail artists combined their talents to develop a fresh, modern take on the classically edgy style. But most of all, this creative group proved that the everything old is new again mantra doesn't Read more

Celebrities are always keeping on top of the trends, and it seems like blue nail polish is set to have a moment. Blue is a great shade because it can really set a mood. Depending on its tone and finish, blue can range from playful and bright to sophisticated and alluring. See five different ways to wear the hot color now. Read more

The 2011 Oscars were a classic affair, at least when it came to manicures. Unlike the Grammys nail trends, the look here was simple and timeless — lots of pale pinks, beiges, and the occasional retro red. Read on to see some of the highlights. Read more

Spring ahoy! We may still be in the middle of snow drifts up to our schnozes, but your favorite nail polish purveyors are determined to get you in the mood for something a little fresher and maybe just a touch warmer, too. February is the month when most companies debut their first collections for the new season, and the best shades run the gamut from gorgeous, moody viridian to eye-popping Read more

Every year, Maybelline puts out a calendar for the next year that anticipates the trends they think we'll see over the next 12 months. The newest one is out, photographed by Kenneth Willardt, and from the looks of it 2012 is going to be a very exciting year for makeup and nails. There's everything from election-time star-spangled lips to takeout-inspired nail art. Will you be copying these Read more

Nails are more important now than ever before, and fashionable manicures have become an important accessory for many women. 2011 stunned us with amazing colors, incredibly creative nail art, and technical innovations like magnetic polish. But of all the top trends, which one was truly the best? Check out all the year's hottest manicure ideas and vote. Photos courtesy CND and Ann Lawlor Read more

Sometime over the past year, nail art went from kitschy to cool to certifiably huge — and if you're looking to see more of the "art" part of the trend, look no further than Christina Rinaldi of Prima Creative. The New York-based designer and artist looks to the runway and beyond for the impeccably precise paint jobs she shows off on her Tumblr. Here, she shares some of her favorite nail Read more

Neon makeup colors are on their way back in, and look like they may be one of this Summer's defining trends. But with shades this bright, there's always a danger of looking like a backup dancer from 1992. Don't worry, though; there are lots of pretty ways to incorporate neons into your look. Check out our 10 picks for bringing DayGlo into the 21st century with style. Photo courtesy Ann Lawlor Read more

Magnetic nail polish is a growing trend, but did you know you can make it at home in about a minute? Yep. Plus, you can use colors you already have. You won't believe how simple it is, but you do need to know a few things to get it right. So read this carefully before you do it, and happy painting! Read more