With the official first day of fall being just days away, it’s high time to start thinking about the upcoming season’s nail trends. We all know that darker colors are great for autumn, but that doesn’t mean we can’t rock some more vibrant ones, too. Whether you’re playing it cool with one solid

Nail knowledge: 5 fun facts Fingernails grow faster on your dominant hand (Micro-trauma theory) Fingernails grow twice as fast as toenails: fingernails grow 3.5 mm per month, toenails grow at 1.6 mm per month. Women’s nails grow more slowly than men’s, except possibly during pregnancy. Nails grow

Palm-tree stencils and rainbow-colored bonanzas have had their day—but that day is over. Now a more upscale nail-art strategy is taking hold: "Geometric color blocks or a single modern element are more glam than intricate looks," says Eleanor Langston, founder of Paintbox, a New York City manicure

Though you may only think about your cuticles when you get a manicure, they're not just hanging out on your hands. They serve a purpose, and they need your TLC. Your cuticles are part of your skin. They sit atop your nails' growth matrix, which is the part of your nails that grows. Cuticles are

1. Line your nails with petroleum jelly or white craft glue before painting them for an easy clean up.  If you're working on a nail look that's messy, use a cotton swab to rub petroleum jelly likeVaseline on the skin around your nails first. This creates a barrier between the polish and your skin