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Where you’ll find nail art inspiration, care tips, product reviews and tutorials. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned nail enthusiast, you'll find everything you need to keep your nails looking flawless.

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Black Nail Theory Explained

What is the meaning of wearing black nails? Inside, learn what black nails symbolize when you wear them.

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Orange Nail Theory: What Do Orange Nails Symbolize?

*contains gifted products* What does it mean when your nails are orange? Discover the symbolism behind wearing orange on your nails inside -

Lots of Lacquer 10/7/25 Lots of Lacquer 10/7/25

OPI Malaga Wine Comparisons

Which burgundy red nail color is right for you? Discover swatches of OPI Malaga Wine compared to 6 other popular burgundy and red nail colors.

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OPI Star Light Gel Lamp Review

Thinking about the OPI Star Light Gel Lamp? Inside is my review including the specs, wattage, power adapter and more!

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OPI Fall 2025 What's Your Mani-tude? Collection Swatches

*contains gifted products* OPI’s Fall 2025 What’s Your Mani-tude? Collection. A 12 piece collection available in lacquer, gel and some shades in dip powder!

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Best Red Nail Colors for Warm Skin Tones

*contains gifted products* Red nail polishes for warm skin tones. Looking for the perfect red nail color? Do you have warm or olive skin? If so, you’re in the right place.

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Best Red Nail Colors for Fall 2025

*contains gifted products* Discover the best red nail shades for fall. Inside are autumnal, fall-core red nail polishes like rust, campfire, brick and maroon.

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OPI Original Colors

*some items gifted* Discover swatches of the early shades from OPI including Malaga Wine, Cajun Shrimp and I’m Not Really a Waitress.

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Manicure Trend: Butter Yellow Nails

*contains gifted products* Looking for butter yellow nail polish? Need butter yellow nail inspo? Butter yellow nails are the hottest trend and inside are a few nail color ideas!

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OPI Intelli-Gel Colors

*contains gifted products* Spring 2025 HEMA Free Gels from OPI. Thank you to Beyond Polish for gifting the colors in this post!

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essie gel couture rock the runway Comparisons

Discover essie’s top long wearing red, rock the runway and see how it compares to other top reds - OPI’s Big Apple Red and essie’s gel couture bubbles only!

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OPI Comparisons: OPI Red

Discover swatches of OPI’s earliest red, OPI Red, alongside comparisons to two other OPI red favorites - The Thrill of Brazil and Malaga Wine.