California Inspection Finds Toxins in Nail Polish Labeled Toxic-Free


Updated 04/13/12 6:21 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

California Finds Toxins in Toxic-Free Nail Polishes

California is throwing down the gauntlet on toxic beauty once again. First it was Brazilian blowouts, and now it's nail polish. The state's Department of Toxic Substances Control announced that some of the lacquers used in California salons are guilty of false advertising. In fact, of the 25 products gathered in the group's recent investigation, 12 claimed to be free of toluene. Ten of these, Read more

5 Extremely Haute Designer Nail Polish Collaborations


Updated 04/05/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Designer Nail Polish

If you love the gorgeous Prabal Gurung gown here, you're going to be ecstatic about the designer's copycat Sally Hansen nail wraps. 'Tis the season of beauty collaborations, and if Gurung isn't to your taste, a slew of well-loved designers have decided to put their dukes up (in the friendliest way possible) with nail polish brands of late. Right now, everyone from Betsey Johnson and Kate Spade Read more

Minnie Mouse Gets Polished Off


Updated 04/05/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

New Minnie Mouse Nail Polish From OPI

The House of Mouse is generally pretty conservative with its licensing, but with the recent Disney Couture jewelry line and MAC's Venomous Villains collection, it was only a matter of time before the brand got into the nail game. Now, OPI has announced that it's releasing a quartet of nail polishes ($9 each) inspired by Ms. Minnie herself. As you might expect, there's a lot of red (although no Read more

10 Amazing New Nail Polishes For April


Updated 04/03/12 3:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Nail Polish Ideas Spring 2012

It may be April, but nail polish brands are no fools. They know that right now, everyone is looking for ways to wear the season's hottest shades, and this year they've delivered with a smorgasbord of Spring colors that range from metallic mint to grosgrain gray and perfect blush. Ready to give your nails a warmer-weather makeover? Check out these 10 undeniably awesome new polishes now. Source: Read more

Your Cool Nail Art From the Instagram Challenge Day 3


Updated 03/30/12 5:25 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

BellaSugar Instagram Challenge Nail Art Roundup

Wednesday was nail-art-themed for our Instagram challenge, and we must say our readers are pretty talented with a paint brush. We spotted adaptations inspired by The Hunger Games' District 12 and Effie Trinket. There were ombréd tips, polka dots, nouveau French manicures, animal print, and glitter galore. From what we can see, you have been paying close attention to the nail trends for Read more

5 Nail Polish Collections Inspired by the Big Screen


Updated 03/27/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Nail Polishes Inspired by the Movies

Nail art may be a hot commodity as of late, but there's another digit-oriented trend that's sweeping the nation: nail polishes inspired by the movies. In 2010, OPI came out with a line of Burlesque-branded lacquers, and the brand has also collaborated with a few other films, such as a Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Shrek Forever After. The Twilight franchise also became the Read more

Catch Fire With The Hunger Games Nail Collection


Updated 04/13/12 7:44 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 13 comments

Hunger Games Nail Polish Collection by China Glaze

Adding to the continued excitement of all things Hunger Games, we got our hands on the polishes from China Glaze's forthcoming Colours from the Capitol collection. Nail colors inspired by movies can sometimes be a yawn, but these will charm die-hard fans and manicure connoisseurs alike. From ashy, matte shades to high-definition glitters, these polishes could soon be among your most favorite nail Read more

Mad Men-Inspired Beauty Looks to Try Right Now


Updated 03/25/12 7:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Mad Men Hair and Makeup

After a 17-month hiatus, Mad Men makes a much-anticipated return this Sunday. But before we head back to the well-decorated halls of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, let's take a look at the well-decorated hairstyles (and faces) of the women of Mad Men, along with a few ideas on how you can re-create these glamorous looks yourself. Photos courtesy of AMC Read more

See All the Details of Effie Trinket's Out-There Nail Art


Updated 03/22/12 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Effie Trinket's Nail Art: Pictures From Elizabeth Banks

While Jennifer Lawrence's The Hunger Games character, Katniss Everdeen, may have a functional, low-key look for the flick, it was Elizabeth Banks (as Effie Trinket) who got to have all the hair, makeup, and nail polish fun. "While on the set of filming The Hunger Games I took a few photos (actually, a lot)," Elizabeth revealed on her website. "The Effie makeup and fashion was just so intricate Read more