Must-Have Spring Nail Colors - Morgan Taylor Spring 2020 Collection

Morgan Taylor, the favorite nail lacquer of salon professionals, recently launched their Spring 2020 Collection, a lovely collection of pale pinks and nudes. This feminine collection is filled with luxurious, in-demand hues that have taken center stage this season, bringing the colors of fashion from the runways to real life for a perfect springtime manicure.

The nail lacquer colors from left to right are:

• Going Vogue – Antique Rose Crème
• I Speak Chic – Taupe Nude Crème
• Call My Blush – Soft Sheer Pink
• On Cloud Mine – Sheer Peachy Pink
• It’s Your Mauve – Mauve Crème
• Barely Buff – Palest Pink Crème

All Morgan Taylor Lacquers are fast-drying, 3-free, easy to apply, and are loved by top nail techs who cater to celebrities such as Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, JLo, and Jessica Biel. Each Morgan Taylor Spring 2020 Collection nail lacquer retails for $9.50 per bottle and $14.99 for the mini 4-pack on www.SaltEarthSpa.com.

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Pantone's Classic Blue at Your Fingertips With Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer

The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year has been announced and it's time to embrace the blues, nail polish lovers. Pantone's Classic Blue instills calmness, confidence, and connection, this enduring blue hue highlights our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era. This timeless color can literally be at your fingertips with the wonderful shades of blue offerings from Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer.

Morgan Taylor’s wide ranges of blues will cure the “blues” any day. Three of our faves are the crème blues featured above. They include “Making Waves” ($9.50 at www.sallybeauty.com), “After Dark”, and “Deja Blue” (both available for $9.50 at www.saltearthspa.com).

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Say HELLO to Fall With Morgan Taylor Forever Marilyn Fall 2019 Collection

Introducing Morgan Taylor’s second Marilyn Monroe inspired collection, Forever Marilyn. It boasts six sultry shades that focus on the natural beauty and charisma that Marilyn Monroe always exuded. With the success of the first collection, Morgan Taylor is releasing six NEW elegant and exciting shades reminiscent of Marilyn's classic Hollywood beauty and effortless glamour.

“There is no fashion or beauty icon that is more well-known than Marilyn Monroe,” says Danny Haile, CEO and Founder of Morgan Taylor Lacquer. “We are thrilled that we have the opportunity to release a brand new collection with six shades all inspired by Marilyn. Her timeless glamour and unapologetic attitude fit well with the energy of Morgan Taylor.”

While Marilyn Monroe will always be known for her ultra-sultry glamorous side, the six shades of this collection focus in on the natural beauty and charisma that she always exuded. From All American Beauty, to That’s So Monroe, Some Girls Prefer Pearls, and Classic Red Lips; these gorgeous shades embody the elegance of the star that is Marilyn Monroe. The six Forever Marilyn Fall 2019 nail lacquer collection includes:

• Some Girls Prefer Pearls – White Shimmer
• All American Beauty – Sheer Soft Nude
• A Girl and Her Curls – Eggplant Shimmer
• That’s So Monroe – Cool Brown Shimmer
• Flirty and Fabulous – Teal Crème
• Classic Red Lips – Tomato Red Crème

The Morgan Taylor Forever Marilyn Fall 2019 Collection from Morgan Taylor is available for a limited time now at www.ulta.com and www.sallybeauty.com. Each bottle retails for $9.50 each. All Morgan Taylor Lacquers are fast-drying, 5-free, easy to apply, and are loved by top nail techs who cater to celebrities.

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Mani Magic with Morgan Taylor's Platinum Illusions Collection

Do you love duochrome nail lacquers? Of course you do! Then have we got a stunning collection for you. Morgan Taylor recently launched their new Illusions 2019 collection, adding to their luxurious Platinum range! Available in a range of six multi-dimensional reflective shades that shift to leave you utterly mesmerized. The new shades range from beguiling bronze to alluring amber and everything in between.

“We are so excited to be bringing out the newest installment in the Platinum line!” say namesakes Morgan Haile and Taylor Daniel. “The Platinum Illusions collection has a fun and unique duo-chrome finish offering shades that can be worn in the Summer and even into the Fall and Winter!”

The Morgan Taylor Platinum Illusions 2019 collection includes:

• Can You See My Aura? - White Duo-chrome
• Don’t Jump to Illusions - Silver Duo-chrome
• Seeing Double - Purple Duo-chrome
• Oh So Shifty - Green Duo-chrome
• Morph with Me - Bronze Duo-chrome
• Vanished Before My Eyes - Amber Duo-chrome

The Illusions 2019 Platinum Collection is available for a limited time at www.ulta.com and www.saltearthapa.com. The nail lacquers retail for $11.99 per bottle and $17.50 for the mini 4-pack. All always, all Morgan Taylor Lacquers are fast-drying, 5-free, easy to apply.

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Morgan Taylor's Rocketman Summer 2019 Collection

Inspired by the new Rocketman movie coming out at the end of this month, Morgan Taylor Lacquer launches a bright summer collection that features seven vibrant shades. It boasts ultra-bright pinks, rich purples and teals, and is complemented by Bedazzle Me, a luxe glitter overlay that gives each color its own disco ball vibe.

There are seven NEW Morgan Taylor colors to choose from. Check them out below:

1. Just Me & My Piano – Purple Crème
2. Sir Teal To You – Teal Shimmer
3. Put On Your Dancin’ Shoes – Red Crème
4. It’s The Shades – Hot Pink Crème
5. Tickle My Keys – Bright Pink Crème
6. Glow Like A Star – Yellow Crème
7. Bedazzle Me – Glitter Overlay

The nail polish retails for $9.50 per bottle and $14.95 for the mini 4-pack. All Morgan Taylor Lacquers are fast-drying, 5-free, easy to apply.

The Morgan Taylor Rocketman Summer 2019 collection is available for a limited time starting this month at www.ulta.com and www.saltearthspa.com. 

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Morgan Taylor Introduces Forever Fabulous Marilyn Monroe Holiday 2018 Collection

Morgan Taylor introduces a Marilyn Monroe collection and two gift sets for the Holiday 2018 season. This gifting season, tap into your inner starlet with the Forever Fabulous Marilyn Monroe Holiday/Winter 2018 collection from Morgan Taylor. Boasting classic shades reminiscent of Marilyn’s Old Hollywood beauty and sexy, vibrant tones that represent her iconic nature, this 12-pc color range is sure to leave a lasting impression just like Marilyn herself.

The twelve shades of the collection embody the spirit of all that is Marilyn Monroe and capture the vintage yet modern appeal of the woman she was. Whether you’re enjoying some boudoir time to stay out of the winter cold or glamming it up for a holiday party, every shade is divine.

Be iconic with these twelve NEW shades:

Batting My Lashes - a deep mahogany créme
The Camera Loves Me - a burgundy créme
Wish Upon A Starlet - a red shimmer
Blue-Eyed Beauty - a baby blue créme
I Prefer Millionaires - a copper plum pearl
Some like It Red - a bright red glitter
Ice Or No Dice - a gold glitter
Diamonds Are My BFF - a fine silver glitter
A Kiss From Marilyn - a bright red créme
Hollywood's Sweetheart - a rosy pink créme
She's A Natural Soft - a nude créme
Wrapped In Satin - a snow blue shimmer

”Marilyn Monroe is a one of a kind fashion and beauty icon,” says Danny Haile, CEO and Founder of Morgan Taylor Lacquer. ”We jumped at the opportunity to create a collection inspired by her as we feel like her timeless and trailblazing attitude fits with the energy of Morgan Taylor.”

Some of these amazing colors are also available in mini glam packs gift sets. Four of the collection's most popular colors are available in a mini set and we simple adore the keepsake Marilyn Monroe bag that Wish Upon A Starlet, the REACT Top and Base Coat comes in and so will whoever you gift it to.

All are available this month for a limited time. Visit www.morgantaylorlacqueur.com for more information.

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Nail the Runway Nail Looks w/ Long-Lasting Manicures

We saw lots of wonderful nails trends on the runways during fashion week season, especially from some of our favorite nail polish brands. Today we present two of our favorites from Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer and Gelish MINI. You can't help but fall in love with on-trend nails not only because they look amazing, but because Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer and Gelish MINI manicures lasts up to three weeks. Get the looks (that last) from these leading designers’ Fall/Winter 2015 Runway nails.

Zero + Maria Cornejo

Morgan Taylor Lacquer: Custom Blend of In the Nude and Birthday Suit, with Little Black Dress used as accents
Gelish MINI: Black Shadow and Tan My Hide

Carmen Marc Valvo

Morgan Taylor Lacquer: Metaling Around and Little Black Dress
Gelish MINI: Black Shadow and Never Too Grey

As you can see, you can achieve each nail look with either Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer or Gelish MINI Soak-off Gel Polish. These are just two of the wonderful manicures you can achieve with these must-have polishes. Get these looks now.

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Carmen Marc Valvo and Thakoon

Our last Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer NYFW runway nail report ends with the Fall/Winter 2015 collections of  Carmen Marc Valvo and Thakoon. The nail looks for these two exceptional designer are at opposite ends of the spectrum with Danielle Candido going to a dark, steely mani for Valvo, and Gina Edwards going for pretty pale nails at Thakoon.

Carmen Marc Valvo - The Look: Mid-Century Modern

The mid-century modern mani by Danielle Candido was a custom blend of Matte's A Wrap with a hint of Metalling Around, followed by a thin stripe of Little Black Dress hand painted along the outside cuticle line adding Make It Last top coat for a black high-gloss contrast against the matte gray base.

Thakoon - The Look: Glacier Dreams

Thakoon's collection lead us through a dreamscape. The glacier-esque manicures by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor inspired by sleepwalking under the Northern Lights featured opalescent violet beams of light with a sheered blend of Something To Blog About and Make It Last on a soft pink base of Sweet Surrender.

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Angel Sanchez and Zero + Maria Cornejo

The Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer team continues to share their amazing and artistic voice through their runway-ready nail looks during New York Fashion Week. Grey tones, and distinct nail art were once again present on runway nails. We saw the cool, achromatic color, resurfacing at Angel Sanchez in a deeper tone, while the influence of surrealistic art shined through at Zero + Maria Cornejo.

Angel Sanchez - The Look: Sultry Smoke

Inspired by vintage YSL, Angel Sanchez re-imagined 70's glam with his stunning collection. Manicures by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor shined using Sweater Weather, a rich grey. Layering Make it Last and Need for Speed top coats for high-gloss.

Zero + Maria Cornejo - The Look: Dali Dots

The Zero + Maria Cornejo collection embodied the spirit of individuality. Manicures by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor showed large dots asymmetrically sliding off the sides of the nails. The look was created using Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Birthday Suit, a creamy taupe layered with neutral, In The Nude. In sharp contrast, Little Black Dress was used for the large polka dots.

We'll definitely be trying out Gina Edward's Zero + Maria Cornejo manicure for ourselves.

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Chris Gelinas

Nails at Chis Gelinas were a decadent creme. To compliment his Fall/Winter 2015 Collection, Celebrity Manicurist, and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer's Gina Edwards, created a modern day mauve look for nails.

The Chris Gelinas collection, which featured lots of neutral and muted tones for fall, accentuated the female form in American work wear. Gina Edwards modernized the stunning collection with the mauve manicure, using Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Polished Up, a soft dusty mauve.

Will you be "mauve-ing" up your nails this Fall?

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NYFW Runway Nail Report: Morgan Taylor at Tanya Taylor, Sally LaPointe, Monique Lhuillier

Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer is once nailing (pun intended) backstage beauty with their stunning runway manicures by Gina Edwards and Danielle Candido. This season, the ladies continue to wow with their amazing nail looks. Today we highlight the must-have manis from the Fall/Winter 2015 Collections of Tanya Taylor, Sally LaPointe, Monique Lhuillier:

Tanya Taylor – The Look: Dark Dive

Manicures, created by Gina Edwards for Morgan Taylor, were inspired by marine life. The first look emulates the depths of the ocean with a high-gloss black while another highlights a hand painted holographic spine motif atop the high-gloss black. Using a base of Little Black Dress, the motif is hand painted using metallic Could Have Foiled Me, and layered with prismatic Fame Game glitter. Adding two top coats Make It Last and quick drying Need For Speed to complete the look with ultimate shine.

Sally LaPointe – The Look: Lady Grey

Sally LaPointe’s collection both awed and inspired with dramatic, decadent yet simple tailoring. The manicures created by Danielle Candido for Morgan Taylor featured a decidedly strong dove grey with a custom mix using Scene Queen, a grey-beige with subtle shimmer, and a hint of Sweater Weather, a creamy grey for sophisticated elegance.

Monique Lhullier – The Look: Confidence in Color

The Monique Lhuillier woman is confident to the hilt and living a colorful life. Created by Gina Edwards, the manicures mimicked three moods from a demure custom blend of In The Nude and a touch of Latte Please for a chic classic, to a pearlized disco teal in Bright Eyes, to unabashed glamour with a rich Bordeaux base of Take The Lead topped with metallic plum If Looks Could Thrill.

Which  of these amazing Morgan Taylor Runway Nail looks are your favorites?

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Gelish & Morgan Taylor Voted as Favorite Nail Products of 2014

Have you heard the latest nail news? Influential nail-industry professionals voted Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish, and Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer, as their favorite nail products of 2014 in several categories.

“Longevity is not an issue. I go 2+ weeks without a chip, dent, or scratch” – Britta Walsworth (Paintbox Nail Studio) on Gelish

“I don’t dare leave home without Morgan Taylor in my kit.” – Gina Edwards, Celebrity Nail Artist

Get to know these two award-winning nail polish brands, and see why nail professionals have declared them industry favorites. keep an eye out soon for a Cinderella Spring 2015 Collection from both brands launching soon.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Betsey Johnson SS15

Leave it to Betsey Johnson to defy the nude nail polish trend for spring and go for multidimensional shimmer and a bold statement nail for her spring 2015 show during New York Fashion Week.

For Betsey Johnson's S/S 2015 runway show, Danielle Candido, lead manicurist for Morgan Taylor, created a multidimensional blue and silver-hued, crystal- embellished bridal manicure that only Betsey Johnson could envision. The nail look, as seen above on Camille Grammer, is a layer of Oh Snap It's Silver!, an iridescent silver hue, topped with a coat of sheer cream In The Nude to magnify the silver sparkle underneath. Another layer of Oh Snap It's Silver! was then applied before a layer of  Bronzed & Beautiful, a gold metallic shimmer, was lightly sponged on. On top of the four layers of color, Candido then applied loose foil and pearlescent embellishments to complete the fresh take on bridal nails. As an added surprise, vibrant baby blue Varsity Jacket Blues was applied to the underside of the nail tips, adding a faint tint seen from the top and a pop from the belly of the nail. Toes shimmered in Adorned In Diamonds to match the multidimensional nails.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Angel Sanchez & Zero + Maria Cornejo

Creamy sheers from Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer took center stage at the Angel Sanchez and Zero + Maria Cornejo Spring 2015 collection shows during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The pale hued nails were brought to life by Morgan Taylor’s lead manicurist, Gina Edwards, highlighting the continuous trend of nude nail colors for the upcoming spring season.

Angel Sanchez, Nails by Gina Edwards

Gina Edwards created a captivating geometric blue nail for Angel Sanchez’s S/S 2015 runway. A custom blended pale aquamarine composed of Morgan Taylor in Varsity Jacket Blues and Make It Last clear top coat was applied as the base and was topped with a cuticle-hugging, asymmetrical swoosh in Morgan Taylor Who-Dini, a gray blue crème, that transitioned to the outside edge of the nail. The look was given a high-shine finish with Morgan Taylor in Need For Speed. The transitional manicure complemented Sanchez’s perfectly juxtaposed collection of soft, feminine fabrics cut in hard lines and geometric shapes.

Zero + Maria Cornejo, Nails by Gina Edwards

It was all about classic nude at Zero + Maria Cornejo’s spring 2015 runway collection. Lead manicurist Gina Edwards kept it clean with two coats of Morgan Taylor in New School Nude, a universal nude hue with pink undertones. The shade was applied to both fingers and toes and coordinated perfectly with the solid palette of Cornejo’s European romance-inspired collection. The look was finished with Morgan Taylor Need For Speed, a fast-drying topcoat.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Thakoon S/S 2015

For Thakoon's island-inspired spring 2015 collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Morgan Taylor Nail Laqueur's lead manicurist, Gina Edwards brought extra tranquility to the collection with a prismatic manicure with high-gloss shine. Edwards created the glistening nail look by applying one coat of Morgan Taylor in Sugar Fix, a sheer pink shimmer, two coats of Make It Last and one coat of Need For Speed top coats to models’ hands for a high-gloss, dewy finish that perfectly complemented the overall fresh-out-of-the-pool beauty esthetic. For pedicures, she used In The Nude, a sheer beige hue with pink undertones, to complete the look.

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NYFW Runway Mani Report - Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer at Herve Leger S/S 2015

To compliment the intense and vivacious Herve Leger spring 2015 collection, Morgan Taylor's lead manicurist, Gina Edwards created a chic, crisp antique white nail. The understated nail color was the perfect accessory to Leger's vivid, silver-studded signature bandage dresses with graphic cutouts. Edwards used one coat of milky white Morgan Taylor in Heaven Sent and a layer of In The Nude, a sheer beige with pink undertones on fingers and toes. The result was a feminine, understated mani/pedi that complemented the dramatic Japanese Warrior-inspired collection.Will you go this understated this spring?

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Morgan Taylor S/S 2015 Runway Mani Report - Chris Gelinas, Sally LaPointe, Carmen Marc Valvo, & Monique Lhuillier

Let's hear it for spring 2015 nail trends. Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer continues to rule the runways one nail at a time. This season they're up to almost a dozen shows and Celebrity Manicurist, Gina Edwards and Danielle Candido is wowing everyone with their amazing work this season. Today we highlight their work for the Chris Gelinas, Sally LaPointe, Carmen Marc Valvo, and Monique Lhuillier Spring 2015 Collections Show.

CG Chris Gelinas, Nails by Gina Edwards

Manicures motivated by this rising star's graphic individuality created interest with contrasting texture and understated colors. Matte pastel pink using I'm Charmed and Mattes A Wrap top coat at the top third of the nail finished with a crisp horizontal line before contrasting to classic glossy beige in New School Nude. The abstract makeup similarly juxtaposed white brows with pink lashes to illustrate a break from conformity.

Sally LaPointe, Nails by Danielle Candido

The nails at Sally LaPointe were an understated, youthful, foggy pigment to complement the designer's 'less-is-more' inspiration.The matte, dusty lavender nail was created by custom mixing Morgan Taylor iridescent purple Something To Blog About with gray shimmer Scene Queen finished with Mattes A Wrap top coat.

Carmen Marc Valvo, Nails by Gina Edwards

Celebrating the designer's silver anniversary, Gina Edwards created a sophisticated dual-finish black and silver manicure using Little Black Dress muted by Mattes A Wrap top coat then she edged the cuticle line with Oh Snap, It's Silver, an iridescent silver. A slice of silvery grey also swept through a piece of the hair to a sexy side bun giving an overall look of modern sophistication.

Monique Lhuillier, Nails by Gina Edwards

The manicure at Monique Lhuillier was a triumph — elegant and feminine. A custom mix of Morgan Taylor's coral creme Color Me Bold and light mauve cream Coming up Roses was applied at the very base of the nail. The color burst morphed from saturated to high gloss clear at the tip. Gina Edwards was inspired by the gorgeous thick, clear Lucite heels featured in the show and Lhuillier's own inspiration of the pastels illuminating the sky just before sunrise.

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Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Backstage at Thakoon Fall 2014

Casual meets uber-chic in Thakoon's Fall 2014 collection. His signature design aesthetic was recreated with polar-fleece texture and puffer coats, using luxe knits and layering them against bold floral prints, structured tulip skirts and tailored pants. The unexpected color palate of hot pink, sapphire blue, marigold and grass green played harmoniously with navy, camel, heather gray and ballet pink.

In keeping with the earthy Seattle origin of the inspiration, Gina Edwards used Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer in Latte Please, a moody mushroom shade, on rounded square nails.

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Morgan Taylor Backstage at KaufmanFranco Fall 2014

For their Fall 2014 Collection, designer's Ken Kaufman and Isaac Franco's red-carpet ready collection boasted sophisticated, edgy looks in uncommon fabrics complete with asymmetrical hemlines, animal-inspired prints and structured outerwear. The array of artfully architectured runway looks in hues of black, white, grey and metallics were completed with a sophisticated, edgy mani from Morgan Taylor's lead stylist Gina Edwards. Ms Edwards chose an opaque stone grey shade called Birthday Suit. The look was finished off with natural makeup and sleek, slicked-back ponytails.

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Morgan Taylor Nail Lacquer Backstage at Yigal Azrouel Fall 2014

Yigal Azrouel presented a moody collection where street style met feminine fabrics. Industrial prints on architectural-shaped neoprene played on proportion. Menswear detailing, enhanced super lush cashmere, knobbly-textured knits and mohair plaid.

While makeup was soft and subtle and hair was tousled in a loose low pony, the genteel element was expressed in a deep, rich claret manicure by Gina Edwards using Morgan Taylor's From Paris With Love.

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