1940s nails

60+ Stunning Half Moon Nail Art Designs & TutorialsThe half-moon manicure is a nail art design that features two contrasting shades of polish, one at the base and one at the tips, almost like a reverse...

Inspiration: Joan Crawford As you can see, only the center of the fingernail was painted. The half-moons and the tips were left bare. I love this photo of Joan Crawford, it's got such atmosphere and style, and just look at that manicure!

Nothing helps beat the winter blues like a fresh paint job. If you’re bored to death of the standard look, but aren’t quite ready to delve into Japanese nail art just yet, meet somewhere in the middle with this surprisingly…

Remember that gross pointy nail trend that had women everywhere silently wondering how Fergie was able to masturbate safely? It turns out T...

Classic moon shape

1930's manicure on a vintage Cutex nail polish ad.

Nail school

So, as some of you will have seen, I recently posted a picture of a vintage manicure as done by the wonderful Kay at The Chapel. I decided to have my nails done as a treat and also in an attempt to spur me on into taking more care of my talons, as I do tend to neglect them and I'd like to look more polished...pardon the pun. Anyway, I think they turned out great! It has traditionally been pretty difficult to get a good vintage manicure at a salon, as the modern (and in my honest opinion…