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🌟 New nail blogs go live every Friday and they’re posted early on holidays! Here you’ll find polish reviews, nail art inspiration and tutorials, comparisons of different nail polishes, nail art trends and more.

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Author Bio: Amanda Meder 7/31/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 7/31/26

Easy Minimalist Nail Art: A Simple Dot Manicure Tutorial

Looking for Minimalist Nail Art? Learn how to create an easy dot manicure using two classic essie nail colors, hi maintenance and blanc.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 7/17/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 7/17/26

OPI Red Hot Rio Nail Polish Swatches and Review

Looking for a classic, red nail color that’s reliable, beautiful and bold? Inside this post, you’ll find swatches, plus a light review, of OPI Red Hot Rio.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 6/12/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 6/12/26

10% OFF Whimsy Nail Co Coupon Code

*contains gifted polish* Discover my review of Whimsy Nail Co's HEMA-free gel polishes, including Blank Slate, plus save 10% while supporting a mission-driven nail brand.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/26/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/26/26

OPI Summer 2026 Trip to the Brite Side Collection Swatches

*contains gifted polish* Discover sun-soaked nail polish, bold summer nails, and tropical color in OPI’s Summer 2026 Collection. Swatches of 12 standard lacquer polishes inside -

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/20/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/20/26

Why I Keep Reaching for Gel by Essie Nail Polish

Essie Gel Couture, now Gel by Essie, is still one of the best long-wearing, plumping nail polish lines—no UV light or base coat needed.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/17/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/17/26

Essie’s Liquid Diamonds Collection Is Pure Sparkle Heaven

Essie Liquid Diamonds review: Frost Yourself is a dreamy blush pink shimmer packed with sunlight sparkle. See swatches and release details inside -

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/14/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/14/26

OPI Chiffon-d of You Nail Polish Swatches and Review

Bridal Nail Inspo. Discover swatches of this pink champagne pearlescent nail color first released as part of a wedding nail polish collection.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/5/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 5/5/26

L.A. Girl Gel Extreme Shine Nail Polish Review + Swatches

*contains gifted products* L.A. Girl Gel Extreme Shine nail polish review with swatches of 5 new spring shades. Affordable, gel-like shine, quick-drying formula, and no UV needed.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 4/22/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 4/22/26

Bubble Bunny Hack: OPI Bubble Bath Funny Bunny Nails

*contains gifted products* Learn how to recreate Bubble Bunny nails with the viral OPI Bubble Bath Funny Bunny combo, plus gel alternatives, layering hacks, and milky pink nail ideas.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 4/3/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 4/3/26

OPI Love is in the Bare Comparisons

*contains PR* See how this milky pink nail color, OPI GelColor Love is in the Bare, compares to two other sheer gel polishes - Bubble Bath and Funny Bunny.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 4/1/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 4/1/26

7 OPI GelColor Swatches for Long-Lasting Nails

contains gifted products | Discover 7 OPI GelColor classics with full swatches to help you pick a salon-quality, long-lasting manicure at home.

Author Bio: Amanda Meder 3/31/26 Author Bio: Amanda Meder 3/31/26

Milky White Nails: OPI Funny Bunny Gel Review + Swatches

*contains gifted products* Discover OPI Funny Bunny gel polish swatches, a soft milky white nail color perfect for natural almond nails, French manicures, and sheer white gel nails.