Are you ready to jazz up your look for the holidays? Well, I'm going to share a very easy way to get into the holiday swing of things with the best holiday manicure! It's a classic look that you might think is too typical, but I'm going to tell you why it's anything but ...read more
I've always loved nail art. My sister gets her nails done in the coolest, craziest ways for any and all occasions that come up, and I just adore all those fun patterns she rocks. That being said, I am not a nail tech for a reason. Bwah! My left hand is simply not steady enough to ...read more
Let me start by saying that I went on a bit of a manicure hiatus this summer. We were selling our home and it seemed like I was always cleaning, packing or tackling some kind of home fix-up type project, so my nails were constantly getting wrecked. It just made more sense to hold ...read more
It was manicure morning at the office today. We got to get our digits primped, primed, and polished in the latest and greatest Essie colors. (Clearly, Nicole knows how to keep us motivated!... Usually it's wine, but this was equally exciting surprise!) Since spring has sprung ...read more
The spring calendar is looking mighty crazy these days. Lots of entertaining and travel on the horizon. I've been mapping everything out and I think I have a pretty good grip on how I'm going to get everything done and even find time for a manicure here and there. I have some ...read more
Tax Day. It can be, well, "taxing"... on more than just your wallet. Getting those numbers crunched and that deadline met can leave you with a hefty headache and a serious dose of anxiety. (Not to mention the dent in your savings.) Alas, the day has come, and we hope you feel at ...read more
T'is the season to be totally festive. I've always loved nail art and firmly believe that even adding a little bit of an accent completely ups your outfit. The problems with nail art is that it's expensive and/or time consuming. (My favorite nail place charges $68 for a designer ...read more
Summer is here and it's time to show some skin. I think summer nails can be a great accessory, and to get the best summer nails. I've got a few tricks and favorites. Best Summer Nails Tips First, I try to give my nails a rest. During the winter, I'm likely to leave my toes ...read more
If you're anything like me, you're kind of addicted to gel manicures. That super shiny, long lasting mani is downright irresistible, especially when you travel. And since I'm on the go quite a bit, I've been guilty of getting too many of gel manis for too long. I can't help ...read more
We love that Valentine's Day falls on the weekend this year. It means we get to spend the whole day with our little loves and we're excited about that! I got to thinking about different ways I could celebrate with my kids this year. I came up with the idea of having a mini ...read more
We're testing out Impress Nails. A manicure solution for busy women. Two of our team members (your's truly and Mandy in the video below) tested and LOVED these nails. For me it was a pressure-testing situation. I had a business trip planned and no time for a manicure. I packed ...read more
Beauty services in your home are a boon to working moms. Most of us don't have time during the day to sneak out for a blowout or manicure. We have to work it in on the weekend or hire a sitter to deal with our grooming. Here in NYC GlamSquad changed that. The clever company ...read more
Jamberry Nail Wraps are the newest nail trend for manicure mavens out there. Everyone is sporting these cute and colorful nail wraps. I was beginning to feel left out! My daughter and I recently got a chance to try the Mommy and Me Jamberry Nail Wraps for ourselves. My 6 year ...read more
Here at Momtrends we are all about scoping out the latest trends, and styles and bringing our moms a little bit of reprieve from the daily grind. In celebration of all of our special moms, we are giving away a bundle of goodies from a slew of brands that we want to put on your ...read more
I’m a big fan of the “no-makeup” makeup look—dewy skin, neutral hues, subtle bronzer, lots of mascara, and a high-shine, colorless gloss. That’s my go-to. But a few times a year, I feel the need to break out the bubblegum blush or try a hot-pink lip—just for kicks. And ...read more
Life is busy and it can be challenging to indulge in treats like manicures and pedicures. We love the idea of bring the luxury and some sweets treats back to the home and recently did just that by "Discovering our Dark Side" by enjoying DOVE Chocolate and a dark manicure. This ...read more
Simple at home manicure tips that are guaranteed to make your manicure last and look fabulous. I'm sharing a how-to video to help anyone trying to perfect the art of the at-home manicure. I know you're busy. Learn how to save time when doing an at-home manicure with our simple ...read more
One of our favorite nailpolish brands, Essi, recently opened its first stand-alone store in NYC. Located in the Samuel Shriqui Salon, the Essi experience will include manicures in leather loveseats - some that even match some shades from the brand. There are close to 300 ...read more
Let's talk about some beauty finds for hands and nails. I had dinner over at a friend's house the other day. She has two step-daughters, so I brought my little one. Quite the age difference between them, but we figured there's one thing all girls can agree on regardless of ...read more
