Finding the right nails this Halloween can tie any costume together. Whether it’s a long, dark stiletto set to pair for your ...

ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will break down the stories behind our favorite ...

Every year on the last weekend of October, the creative, spooky energy of Halloween creeps in. A-listers are known to up the ante each year, creating theatrical, screen-accurate costumes, and spot-on ...

In the world of fashion and beauty, the color red has been linked to countless rising trends in recent months (alongside Barbie-inspired shades of hot pink, of course). Namely, copper and ...

There’s a theory that slipping on a red nail polish can boost your confidence. And though there’s no official science backing it up, it’s a notion that resonates with many. I’ve tried a range of ...

There was a time when it was so unusual to see Kylie Jenner with short nails that it was breaking news in Allure land. For years, manicures you might refer to as “talons” were an indelible part of her ...

I’ve always loved a good dark nail polish. There’s something so effortlessly chic about deep, moody shades—they feel bold, sophisticated, and a little mysterious all at once. Switching from lighter or ...

For all my dark red nail lovers out there, I've discovered an almost identical replica of Chanel's iconic "Rouge Noir" shade for $20 less. The famous hue has, of course, been named as a must-have ...

Nothing says spooky season like short Halloween nails. Here, explore 20 short Halloween nail designs that are a whole mood.