Chipped And Cracked Nail Lounge

These cooler mornings and evenings are officially making their way into the nail chair! I’m starting to see clients trade their summer brights for colors that feel a little more like fall — without going full pumpkin spice just yet.

Think smoky blues, dusty mauves, soft purples and just enough sparkle to bridge the gap between summer and cozy season.

The Brewers might not have pulled off a victory last night, but they're still something to celebrate this season, and this client decided to give her nails a subtle nod to the Crew with this blue and yellow cateye design!

In case you didn't know, the Brewers currently have the best record in all of Major League Baseball, and on Tuesday they had a historic 22-0 shutout – which tied the modern era MLB record for the largest shutout victory margin!

Give this post some love if you're cheering on the Brewers this season! ⚾💙💛

The most-requested OPI colors are back!

OPI opened the vault for its Fall 2026 collection, bringing iconic favorites and fresh twists on classic shades back into the spotlight.

OPI’s Most Requested GelColor Collection includes 12 colors made for every fall mood:

🌸 Soft blush pinks and creamy nudes
🤎 Warm taupes and rich chocolate shimmer
🍷 Vampy burgundies and bold berry tones
💜 Deep, shimmering purples
🌙 Moody midnight blue and near-black shades
❤️ A timeless, statement-making red

The collection includes:

Mod About You Pastel, Suzi Take a Vow, France-y Seeing You Here, Every Month is Oktoberfest, It’s All Greek to Me, Vampire State Building, Route B**r Float, Throw Me a Wink, Berlin There, Doin’ That, Lincoln Park at Midnight, Don’t Over Ink It and Vodka & Caviar.

Which shade are you loving for your next gel manicure?

💅 NAIL MYTH OR FACT?

“Your nails need to breathe.”

MYTH! Your nails are made of keratin and do not absorb oxygen from the air. They receive the nutrients they need through your bloodstream.

Taking a break from polish may sometimes help if your nails are dry, damaged or stained, but they do not need time to “breathe.”

Did you already know this, or have you been giving your nails breathing breaks? Tell me in the comments!

Chipped and Cracked Nail Lounge is closed today and for the rest of the weekend as we celebrate 250 years of freedom!

We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and sparkly holiday weekend. I'll see you back in the salon on Monday! ❤️🤍💙

Reminder for my clients: Online booking through Vagaro will close at the end of the day on Sunday, July 5.

Until then, you can still schedule your nail appointments through the end of the year. If you like to plan ahead or want to make sure you get your preferred days and times, now is the time to hop on Vagaro and book those appointments.

Booking will open again on October 1, but going forward, appointments will be available to book 3 months at a time instead of 6 months out. This will help keep the schedule running smoothly and cut down on the need for so many reschedules when appointments are booked too far in advance.

Thank you for understanding, planning ahead, and keeping my books full. I appreciate you all so much!

Fourth of July nails are coming in with a bang. 🎆

If you have an appointment coming up before the holiday, please plan to arrive early so you have time to pick your colors and design inspo before we start.

This is also a reminder to be mindful of your scheduled appointment length when choosing nail art. I want to give every client the time and attention they deserve, so designs that are more detailed may need to be simplified if they weren’t booked with enough time allocated.

Thank you for helping me stay on schedule and keep everyone’s holiday nails looking cute. ❤️🤍💙

Important Booking Update ✨

Online booking through Vagaro will temporarily close on July 3.

Now through July 3, you are welcome to schedule your nail appointments through the end of the year, so please take a few minutes to book ahead.

Booking will reopen on October 1. At that time, appointments will be available to book out 3 months at a time instead of 6 months out.

This change will help keep my schedule more accurate and make it easier for everyone, since appointments booked too far in advance often need to be moved or rescheduled.

Thank you so much for understanding and for keeping Chipped and Cracked so busy. I appreciate you all!

The U.S. is celebrating 250 years this summer, and Columbus always throws the best party, so your nails deserve to be part of it!

Red, blue, and ch*****ne sparkle — bring on the fireworks and festive manis! ❤️🤍💙