Neon Nail Polish ... On Me?

Well, it seems like everyone's doing the neon nail polish thing right now. So, I must talk about it.

For brown-skinned girls like myself, neon green or pink on any part of our bodies doesn't sound like the right move. I mean, who wants to walk around looking crazy, right? But, I must admit: it actually does look good. See ...





Ok, maybe not neon green for me, personally. But every color has its lighter and darker variations, so choose what works best for your skin tone.

WHERE'S THE BOOTY:
OPI has a ton of great neon colors. AND, on their website, they let you see exactly how each nail color will look on your hand, based on your specific skin color. Love it!

(But $9 for 1 bottle? Does it come with nails, too? A free nail file? Something?)

For those of us still looking for that recession-special, there's always N.Y.C. or good ol' BRUCCI. Stop acting like you don't know BRUCCI. Priced at under $3 a bottle, you might want to get to know it.

Oh, and dare I forget Liptini-Nailtini, a website that lets you create your very own customized "nail cocktail". (And boy, do I love a cocktail.)

Other options: Essie, Sinful Colors, Rescue Beauty Lounge, Claire's, Shu Uemera, Nars, Lippman Collection, and Zoya.

Just Because Keri Hilson Did It ...

Ladies, ladies, ladies - now I appreciate creativity just as much as the next person. BUT, there comes a point, especially when it comes to our hair, when being too creative isn't an option.

With the recent wave of celebs coloring, chopping off, and shaving their hair, its understandable that us common folk would want to replicate. Unfortunately, what works on the red carpet doesn't always work in real life.

So, here's a look at some of the latest hair trends, with practical options for real-world girls like me and you.


Trend: The Mohawk

The Rihanna Way:






















The Real-World Way:







Trend: Blond Highlights

The Keri Hilson Way:























The Real-World Way:





Trend: The Buzz Cut

The Amber Rose Way:





















The Real-World Way:








Photos courtesy of Essence.com. Check out their hair gallery for more.