Archive: Nails

NEW nail polish line – just for men!

To this day – our post on men’s nail polish back in 2007 – is our most talked about, most controversial post we’ve done so far. (If you have a minute you should check out the post and just read any of the 300 comments in the thread. Some really interesting stuff!)

Here at MHU, we’ve known for quite some time that there is a HUGE need for men’s beauty products – and we even talked about starting a men’s beauty site (but c’mon, who has the time!).

Here we’re getting our first look at a line of men’s nail polish that will release this month! More from Glamour:

Men’s skincare and grooming brand EvolutionMan will introduce a line of nail polishes to its assortment this month. I’m pretty sure Jared Leto is going to be excited about it. And we know we’ve got Johnny Depp on board. Will your guy be down for a MAN-icure?

The line consists of two sheer nail varnishes and three opaque nail ‘paints’ that retail for $14 each. Matte finishes and colors that veer from “the traditional black, blue and white that can be found on many a man’s nail” define the new range, according to the brand.

A shiny purple shade called Alter Ego (above) probably qualifies as the most daring. Although Dave Navarro has been wearing purple nail polish for years so what do I know.

What do you think? Would your guy ever wear polish?

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The Muppets team up with OPI!

Jeez, the Muppets are everywhere these days! First, Miss Piggy and MAC team up, and now this!

OPI is celebrating the new Muppets film by launching a Muppet-inspired line of nail polish! Introductin The Muppets Collection, which has a shade for each of their favorite characters. Here are three that Cosmopolitan picked as their favorites.

You’ll never guess which one is Fresh Frog, Gone Gonzo or Gettin’ Miss Piggy With It.

I love the idea – and think the colors are awesome, but it’s not really my thing. Would you wear them?

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Meet my two new best friends!

Who has the time to paint nails anymore?

I love to paint my nails, but typically it takes a good hour or so to completely dry. That’s hard to pull off anymore, with such a busy schedule!

On my last trip to Sally’s I noticed these two products, and I decided to give them a try. They’re $7.99 each – but the bottles are TWICE the normal size, so it’s well worth it.

Not to mention they WORK! The basecoat, Nail Life’s Gripper, is an EXCELLENT base coat. It literally grips the nail polish so it doesn’t chip easily! I can go a whole week without a single chip! (Do you have any idea what an accomplishment this is?)

Nail Life Gripper Basecoat is a sticky adhesive base coat that holds polish to nail from underneath. Keeps polish on!

  • Makes a smooth base on nail for the perfect manicure
  • Dries fast to a tacky base
  • Polish won’t chip
  • Hold-on polish

$7.99 at Sally’s

I then applied two coats of Zoya’s gorgeous Petra nail polish. I followed my polish with quite possibly the perfect top coat, Nail Life Speed Demon. It has my nails completely dry in about 2 minutes. Seriously.

Nail Life Speed Demon Polish Dryer is a chip-proof top coat that protects polish from fading.

  • Gives polish a high gloss finish
  • Protects polish from fading
  • Chip-proof top coat
  • All-in-one applicator

$7.99 at Sally’s

You gotta give them a try! You won’t be sorry!

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Deborah Lippmann teams up with Juicy Couture!

For the upcoming holiday season, Juicy Couture’s teamed up with Deborah Lippmann.

Above, check out The Precious Metals set, featuring three metallic lacquers, via Nylon Blog.

Judging from the photos alone, the colors all look really subtle and pretty.

Pre-Order the set here ($48)

 

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WATCH: Lady Gaga’s new Viva Glam for MAC commercial!

Lady Gaga continues to be the face of MAC’s Viva Glam, which she’s done successfully for the past year.

Lady Gaga has been the face of MAC‘s Viva Glam campaign for the past year–her lipstick is a pale nude color–and she’s been working on a fashion project with Nicola Formichetti for the cosmetics brand. Back in March, Gaga put out a call for fans to submit head shots of themselves which would be incorporated into a “masterpiece” of a dress.

Watch Gaga float and stare dreamily, and then release a tiny version of herself which flies away. All while wearing the tallest shoes I think she’s worn to date. The most important part, though, is that this is all to support MACs campaing to fight AIDS through the purchase of their Viva Glam lipsticks. Go here for more information and to see the series of videos that led up to this finale.

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SEE IT HERE! Nicki Minaj gets her own OPI line!

This is a match made in heaven! Nicki Minaj is bringing her colorful style to OPI in a gorgeous and fun new collaboration!

According to sources, this new collection should hit shelves (or your nails) in January 2012. The line is full of glitter, neon, metallic and confetti!

These aren’t polishes for everyone – but they sure look fun! Check out some of the polishes below!

Super Bass Shatter

Did It On Em

Fly

Metallic for Life

Pink Friday

Save Me

 

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I’m in love with Zoya’s gorgeous Fall line ‘Smoke & Mirrors’

I’m absolutely in love with Zoya’s new Fall 2011 collection! I’ve been slowly trying these awesome new colors over the last couple weeks, and I’m loving every one of them! Right now I’m wearing Petra (the dark grey) and I LOVE IT! I have a great topcoat – so the color is really lasting forever!

Go here to check out the Smoke Collection – or to buy my favorite color Petra. From the Mirrors collection, I’m loving Jem, the gorgeous deep purple shimmer. LOVE IT! Go here to check out Mirrors!

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