It may be official Self-Care Day today, but by now, we all know the importance of having those regularly, regardless of how wide or narrow the intervals are between them. Once again, we are facing the importance of consistency and the big power within

The freshest nail polish launches tell a story of tenderness and inspire softness and creativity — each nail color is gorgeous on its own, but also combines really well with others from their respective collections, should you find yourself inspired to do some nail art on your next self-care day.

The glorious optimism of spring is a common theme in nail salons, and it's not that hard to see why — the sun is out, we feast our eyes daily on budding flowers, lush leaves, butterflies and first red fruits of the season; so much beauty and life coming up at once, everywhere.

Following dry winter months, our nails and cuticles need some sprucing up, even if we've been pretty diligent with hand and nail care, and especially if we haven't. Quick solutions? Yes, there are! Rita Remark, global lead educator and nail artist at Essie, and Thea Green, founder of Nails Inc. share with us how to repair nails with minimal effort and investment, as well as which nail trends are staying for spring of 2023 — spoiler alert — aura nails are still trending, and we've got some aura nail designs here you didn't see coming.

Transitional care, i.e. skin and hair care in between seasons, may get a little frustrating from time to time: we could feel like we have just gotten used to a new routine, finally found and provided what our skin needs, and then it starts to feel like it's time to re-adjust, all too quickly. Luckily, plum oil could be that "just right" transitional partner to us.

Hey, no one said we're low maintenance. All joking aside, though, we did want to compile a list of products we would need should we find ourselves: 1) in an unexpected, getting-ready-to-go-out disaster, or in a less dramatic, but panic-provoking nonetheless, issue of being late; and 2) having a long, late night. The list includes all of these saviors, and then some — and all are gloriously pink!

We have all experienced the pain of cold weather wreaking havoc on our hands, making our skin endlessly thirsty and hungry, our cuticles in need of grooming more often, and our nails...oh, the brittleness... All that can change, luckily, and sometimes within minutes, seconds even!

The V-Day is upon us, and if you're lacking inspiration (which would motivate to you to book your appointment while there's still time), welcome to this love-evoking carousel of delightful pinks, bold textures and sparkling femininity — and hearts, of course.

This is a clear, flexible, texturizing wax that creates fluffy, feathered brows, no flake or crunch. The natural-matte finish has 12-hour long wear and is waterproof, humidity-proof and sweat-proof. Brows stay conditioned and nourished thanks to ingredients like candelilla wax, jojoba seed oil, shea butter and argan oil.

One of the no-skipping steps when it comes to at-home manicure or pedicure is a top coat. The final polish layer on lacquered nails, the purpose of the top coat is to ensure that the color underneath is sealed and, if the product is good, it will give the color and nails that lasting sheen we so often associate with salon-done nails. There is more to the top coat that the gloss, though; having sealed the color, it prevents premature chipping, fading and peeling. In other words, it allows us to wear our chosen nail polish for longer than one or two days, while keeping it looking fresh thus extending its wear.

If you've been following the topic of beauty trends for 2023, it couldn't have gotten past you that velvet nails are about to get bigger — as in, they started trending now, but next year will really see them shine. This nail coloring technique is all about creating an optical illusion of the look and feel of velvet fabric on the nails. This is achieved either through metallic nail polishes/gels for shiny velvet look (think cat eye mani), or through matte-finished, textured nails.

Some of us maaaay still be processing 2019, but nevertheless, 2023 is just around the corner. Lucky for us, all the beauty trends for 2023 bring in a lot of playfullness, sensory experience, mindfulness and optimism — with the primary focus on enhancing and emphasizing that which we do have, not so much altering it (significantly).

Sure — the hair, the makeup and the outfit are going to be taking center stage as you appear among the living on the All Hallows' Eve, but — don't neglect the fact that the Devil is in the details. Your spell-casting fingers are about to become more powerful with these nail designs that are bound to inspire you, and will look and serve you well even after the magical night is over.

Whether you prefer getting gel manicures at the salon or painting your nails at home, one thing's for certain. All those polish changes can do a number on your nails. We're talking weak, brittle nails that split and crack super easily. Luckily, there are several nail strengtheners on the market you can use to nurse your nails back to health.

One of the most popular colors this year happens to be green. In fact, the biggest paint brands recently chose various shades of green, from olive to sage to emerald, as their 2022 colors of the year.

I've never been much of an at-home manicure person. But the pandemic forced me to change much of my beauty routine. Instead of painting my nails with polish, I've gravitated toward press-on nails.

Do your nails chip almost immediately after applying polish? Would you rather not put your hands under a UV light for a long-lasting gel manicure? If you answered yes to either question, a dip powder manicure may be right for you.

Spring means flowers, showers and new nail polishes from your favorite brands. It's the perfect time to refresh your beauty routine, especially if you've been stuck in a manicure rut. There are plenty of pretty polishes to choose from right now with everything from pastel pinks to moody grays to bright blues trending.

Because you're spending so much time at home these days, it makes sense you'd want to step up your at-home manicure game. You could reach for a bottle of nail polish from that tried-and-true salon brand. But there are so many indie nail polishes worth trying these days. So why not step out of your mani comfort zone?

Looking for a little gifting inspiration? We've got you covered. As beauty aficionados, we're highlighting some of our favorite products for head-to-toe beauty, whether that means a luxe body scrub, a frizz-soothing hair set, or even a beauty supplement or two! Keep reading to shop our picks.