Meet the 27th generation of Coptic tattoo artists – Middle East | Metallic Nail Powder

Of course, with a collection of colors that pairs together so perfectly, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the nail art you can create. Use your brains as hard as you can, folks, and find a combo you’re in love with. Buuuuuuut it never hurts to stay on top of the ~trendiest~ looks either. Thank God Saunders spilled all the tea on that, too.

Lawrence said he and James also plan to start a weekly podcast that will highlight some of the area’s best local tattoo artists, who will join them in sharing "tattoo tales" from the last 40 years.

We’ve picked out Barry M’s polish as the best buy because of its impressive coverage and low price. We also liked the range of funky tropical colours.

To start, Anna, one of the nail technicians in the salon, removed all access nail polish from my nail using acetone before pulling out her electric buffing machine to smooth out any rugged areas on my nail and create a clean canvas for the powder to stick to. After cutting and shaping my nail—I opted for an oval shape instead of my usual squoval—and pushing back my cuticles, it was time for the fun to begin. Anna brushed on a primer, then swiped on a clear polish. While there were an array of powder colors to choose from (pink, nude, purple, etc.) my heart was set on the pale orange shade I saw upon arriving at the salon so I chose to go with that.

Gellen has great lasting power though the formula can be a little thicker than some are used to. Just make sure you’re using thin layers and you’ll be fine. Gellen also offers a Pick Any Eight Colors Set for their temperature changing nail polish so you can choose your own combinations for $23.99.

Picking the right finish for your nails can be quite the task. Pretty tips can make or break an outfit, double as an accessory and even show off your personality in a small (or big) way. The choices are endless too—you can go long or short, bold or minimalistic, keep in tune with the current trends or pick a design that’s symbolic to just you. Strong claws act as the best canvas for painting and gemstone embellishments, but we aren’t all blessed with long, healthy nails. If you categorise your nails as weak and brittle, make way for the solution to all your woes: acrylic nails.

If you know someone who’s big into the mermaid and unicorn trend, this Shade Shifter nail polish makes for a perfect gift. Its multichrome finish changes from lavender to turquoise to blue depending on the angle, which creates a dazzling, magical effect. It also dries fast, resists chips, and is free from most harmful ingredients.

When the magnetic nail polish trend first kicked off, Sally Hansen got in on the game about a year in with their Magnetic Nail Color line. They don’t carry them on the Sally Hansen site anymore but you can still find them elsewhere online.

Yes, O’Keeffe’s Working Hands moisturizes and heals cuts and cracks like your average hand cream. But unlike other brands, it also creates a protective layer over the skin to keep hydration in and stop further damage. Musicians, woodworkers, mail carriers, chronic hand-washers, and those with eczema have all given this one a five-star rating.

She’ll be leaving on a medical mission to India later this week, volunteering for the organization The India Project, tattooing for facial reconstruction while a team of surgeons takes on other cases.