Okay, so you’ve got your summer wardrobe planned out thanks to two weeks of ogling the newest fashion, but what’s the one accessory you can take from street to sand to surf? That’s right, new in nail trends have landed with everything from collections to sets and gadgets, find out what this spring summer has in store for your paws!
by Anna McDougall
OPI Outrageous Neons Mini Collection
Love it or loathe it, you may as well embrace it! Queen of the nail, OPI has jumped on the summer trend of neon brights so you can satisfy your nail crush with a mini set! The Outrageous Neons Mini Collection includes four electric shades that dry in a matte finish. The collection comes complete with a Neon White Base Coat and OPI’s Top Coat to add shine to the neon shades. Known for their quirky and witty nail colour names, choose from ‘ridiculously yellow’ and ‘riotously pink’.
RRP: $19.95 Available from September 16th at leading beauty salons, spas, and David Jones nationally, $19.95 RRP incl. GST. For your nearest OPI stockists contact 1800 358 999 or visit www.opi.net.au.
OPI Nail Apps
Here’s a new smart app: OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Apps, the new long lasting strips made from actual OPI nail laquer, are finally here! Ranging in unique designs from snakeskin to French lace these nail foils have revolutionised the talon world, making nail art an affordable and quick at-home process, it’s never been easier to sport elaborate designs that lasts for weeks or you can change your nail art daily! We love!
Designs are available in both cream and shimmer finishes, available in August at leading beauty salons, spas, and David Jones nationally, $19.95 RRP incl. GST. For your nearest OPI stockists contact 1800 358 999 or visit www.opi.net.au.
Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Colour
Go for heavy metal with Sally Hansen’s Magnetic Nail Colour, a unique magnetic polish that has been specially developed with metallic particles to create a brushed-steel pattern on the nail used magnetic forces. As the magnet is held over the nail, the iron filings in the formula gravitate toward to magnet forming the pattern for a unique finish! Beauty and science.
RRP: $16.95 available Sep 01, 2012 in 8 shades available from KMart, Target, Big W, Priceline, Price Attack, Myer, David Jones, Woolworths and pharmacies
ORLY smartGELS
Achieve salon quality nails at home! With ORLY smartGELS manicure system it takes less than 20 minutes to complete a smartGELS manicure that offers high-shine, chip-free nails for up to three weeks. The system features a 39 bulb LED light with a timer for extra fast curing, a starter kit which contains the items required for application and removal including a primer, base+top coat, remover and tools and smartGELS colours.
RRP: $99.95 / $79.95 / $23.95 LED Light / Starter Kit / smartGELS colour, choose from 12 colours available from selected Pharmacies, Salons and spas
ORLY Manicure Miniatures
Since when does size matter? Touch up wherever you are with ORLY Manicure Miniatures! With 14 classic new shades these petite bottles suitable for the pocket or purse. Go for classic and creamy or vamp it up with a selection of razzle dazzle coats.
RRP: $7.95 available from selected Pharmacies, Salons and spas