Has watching the Olympics made you feel extra patriotic? Well, now you can color your nails Red , White, & Blue to show your support to all of our athletes dominating the games in London with the Merle Norman Americana Nail Polish Collection by OPI… Patriotism has never looked more pretty!

Kharunya Paramaguru reports on the Olympic beauty trend for Time.com, “It began in the Aquatics Center, the swimmers bending down at the starting blocks, the light from the pool bouncing off their glittering nails. At first it went unnoticed, but as the likes of Missy Franklin and Rebecca Adlington held up their medals for the camera, it was hard to miss. These winners were flying the flag on their fingernails.”  [Read more here: http://olympics.time.com/2012/08/09/the-olympic-manicure-why-nail-art-has-gone-mainstream-at-london-2012/#ixzz232MqIMWM]

Custom-formulated by OPI the collection features red, white and blue mini OPI Nail Lacquers. The main star is the exclusive Merle Norman OPI Nail Lacquer “Hussy” — a ravishing red inspired by the world-renowned classic car. The set also includes OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow and Yoga-ta Get this Blue! As well as RapiDry Top Coat.

**Suggested Retail Price: $12.50; Available at local Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios – visit www.merlenorman.com for locations

About Merle Norman Cosmetics:

Merle Norman Cosmetics was founded in Los Angeles in 1931, and is a longstanding leading brand of premium skincare, foundations and color cosmetic products. Its founder, Merle Nethercutt Norman, was one of the first women in cosmetics and a true innovator. In addition to creating breakthrough products, she empowered other women to begin their own business selling her cosmetic products. Today, Merle Norman Studios are located throughout the United States, Canada and in seven countries internationally.