Lisa Lee

Every November, somewhere in your closet, a flannel shirt starts its seasonal comeback — and this year, your nails want the same thing. Plaid has always been November’s uniform. It shows up on the blanket over your legs during the parade, the table runner your aunt sets out, the flannel you reach for every cold … Read more

Somewhere in an old school notebook, most of us learned to identify leaves — maple, oak, the whole autumn lineup. It was a graded unit, then it was forgotten. November brings the skill back without asking. Every walk to the car crosses fallen leaves. Every Thanksgiving table carries some version of them — scattered down … Read more

The salon question arrives three days before Thanksgiving, and it is never about the design. “Can I see the shape chart?” Suddenly there are five little plastic nails on the table — almond, square, coffin, round, squoval — and the clock is ticking on a decision most people make in a panic and regret by … Read more

Thanksgiving glitter nails have exactly one job — winning the toast. Every Thanksgiving dinner has the ring moment. Aunt Carol raises her wine glass to give a toast, and for exactly three seconds, every woman at the table performs the same involuntary check — her hands, her nails, that ring — before pretending they were … Read more

Long events can put curly hair extensions through heat, humidity, sweat, movement, and friction. This guide shares practical tips for preparing your curls before the event and keeping them defined during it, from gentle detangling and lightweight styling to quick touch-ups and humidity control. Whether you’re heading to a wedding, birthday party, concert, vacation event, … Read more

Short nails are having a real moment in 2026. Celebrities are showing them off on red carpets. At-home gel kits have made short, natural nails easier to maintain than ever. The clean girl look, simple and polished, has pushed long acrylics out of the spotlight for many people. If you have ever wondered whether short … Read more

Pink french tip nails split opinions right now. Some people call them timeless. Others say they feel a bit dated, like a throwback to the early 2000s. Both sides have a point. That debate is exactly why this guide exists. Most articles just show you pretty pictures and call it a day. This one goes … Read more

White French tip nails are back, and they never really left. This classic manicure ruled the 2000s. Then it faded into the background for years. Now it’s everywhere again, from Pinterest boards to Hailey Bieber’s Instagram. This comeback isn’t just nostalgia. Nail artists are giving the classic look a real update. Gone are the thick, … Read more

Blue French tip nails have taken over where white tips left off. Your feed proves it. Blue keeps showing up everywhere, from TikTok clips to your favorite nail tech’s Instagram grid. It is not just one shade either. You will spot baby blue, cobalt, chrome, and deep navy tips, and each one has its own personality. This … Read more

Short French tips work on any nail length. The idea that you need long nails for a French manicure is a myth, even among some nail techs. The real deciding factor is tip width and technique, not nail length. As manicurist Mazz Hanna explains, thinning the classic white tip down to a fine line elongates the rest of the … Read more