Finding Beauty Secrets From Around The World (Skin Care Tips)

As a teenager, I cared a lot about "my look."  But really, the mark of my sartorial style was showcased in the form of acrylic nails, 10 uncomfortably long glued on nails, with designs so intricate, it would take my nail technician at least two hours to perfect them. That was more than a decade ago, which is why recently I was a bit surprised to see the resurgence of nail design, not only for teenage girls in urban cities, but mainstream America too. Flip through the latest fashion magazines and you’ll see models walking the runway with nail designs that compliment the complexities of the clothes they’re wearing. The designs are fun and funky, with detailed textures, jewels and even fabrics. Which makes me wonder, does this trend translate beyond 16-year-old girls? According to at least two top nail art bloggers, the answer is yes.  “Many of the runway trends we've seen are very wearable in the real world," says Sarah Waite, founder of Chalkboardnails.com....

Nail art isn't exactly a new concept but we have to admit that we didn't see this talon-trend coming. Not by a long shot... Not content with merely adoring the top of their nails, the world's hottest manicurists have started bejeweling, painting and doodling on the under-side of their nails too, coining it as a 'flip mani', and we reckon it's about to go stellar. It all kick-started when songstress Ciara showed off her flip mani on Instagram and since then it's been big news on the nail art circuit, taking the LA manicure-set by storm. Yes, it might sound bizarre but as these shots prove, when they're done right, they can have seriously cool results. If you're a lover of kooky nails and bright polishes, then you'll be well versed in the fact that they're not exactly work-appropriate. However, because no-one can directly see your flip mani unless you really want them to, it'll give you the perfect arty fix minus any funny lo...