But what really caught my eye was the sight of these nail experts making custom polish blends ... so you can make your own runway nail polishes! Anyhow, here's the how-tos for DIY Fall 2009 ...

Matte nail polish is Fall's ... you'll want to get your hands on a matte polish — or at least a top coat. If you don't have one on standby, there's an easy way to make your own at home.

If you're looking to master the art of creating the look yourself or simply don't have time to make an appointment ... on two to three coats of a sheer nail polish. Numerous nail brands have ...

Our third of six DIY nail art tutorials demos how to create foil effect nail art using bits and bobs from your bedroom. The pink and blue nail tints can be made with clear polish and eye shadows ...

But for some people, the benefits of a DIY mani are outweighed ... take 10 to 12 minutes for polish to fully set on the nail, there are some shortcuts you can try to make the process go faster.