The Journal
Trends, technique, and the business of nails.
Polished with Grace.
Stories from our studios — guides for guests, playbooks for owners, and the craft notes our senior technicians swear by.
FeaturedTrendsJun 2, 2026
The Fall 2026 nail color trends our techs are loving
From burnt sienna chrome to milky French, here's what's walking out of our salons this season.
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