nails

Before my love for more luxury or niche brands began and before my diary was filled with gel nail and Facegym appointments, there was my beauty ritual of heading to my local Boots to get a new Barry M nail polish. As a teen, it’s something I would do every month, and I kind of credit the brand for being a stepping stone to my beauty obsession, actually. I would scan the vast selection on offer and get so excited to bring my newness home and paint my nails on a Saturday afternoon before having to remove it again on Sunday night before school. And even now, while my beauty sphere has expanded into other brands and professional gel manicures, I still have Barry M’s varnishes in my collection ready for all my at-home manis and pedis. There’s no denying that the...

Sensorial nails with tactile textures will be big news for 2023 says Kendrew. “Maximalist is definitely here for 2023,” she says. “Nails will be tactile and dressed with a variety of textures including 3D decals, gems and floral adornments in a non-traditional application to create texture. This can be worn as a signature nail, on the tips or a fully immersive style.” Whether it’s embellishments or texture-effect polishes, we can expect the sensorial nail trend to take off on our fingertips in 2023. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, bloggin...

Almond nails are one of the most flattering nail shapes. As it name suggests, this nail shape resemble an almond. “An almond shape can be described as a short to mid length tapered nail with a rounded tip,” says celebrity nail artist and founder of The Editorial Nail, Gracie J. “An almond elegantly elongates the hands and fingers, and this shape is best suited for the manicure lovers who are very hands-on and need functionality in their day to day,” she adds. So, if your nails are prone to breakage, this might just be the perfect nail shape for you. Whether on short or long nails, the almond shape looks great on any fingernail length and the elongated shape allows plenty of room for nail art experimentation, or choosing a bold nail colour to make...

As someone who exclusively wears a milky nude on her nails and has done for several years, I’ve been feeling somewhat uneasy about the fact that, in recent weeks, I’ve had an urge to pick a wild card every time I’ve sat in the salon chair. Up until recently, I have never paid much attention to the colourful wheels of nail polishes that my nail tech presents me with at the start of every appointment. “I’ll just take the usual sheer, milky pink, please,” I say. But a few weeks ago, something intrigued me about the spectrum of brights in front of me, and I found myself fawning over a particular group of purple hues. From pretty, pastel lilac to deep, rich mahogany, I couldn’t take my eyes off the purple pol...

Autumn is in full swing, and we’re really embracing it this year. There’s a crisp autumn chill in the air that has us reaching for wooly knits, but it’s not rainy enough to have to don a waterproof jacket just yet. And this kind of perfect autumn weather means we can actually embrace all of the trends we’re desperate to try—both in fashion and in beauty—without risk of being rain-sodden or too windswept. And while we’ve already pinpointed the top autumn trends of the season, it’s time to dig into the details. First stop: nails. And more specifically, the eight autumn nail trends we’re seeing everywhere right now and can’t get enough of. Sure, we can get a pretty good steer on cool nail mi...

It’s that time of year where we slowly start putting away our favorite neon polishes in favor of the darker, moodier tones of fall. For nail-art aficionados, a change in season presents an opportunity to experiment with an entirely new slew of fun nail designs and colors. Although there are certain standbys we always have waiting once fall arrives (shoutout to our favorite burgundy nail polishes), we reached out to some of our favorite nail aficionados to give us a heads-up on what we’ll be seeing in the coming months. Four experts gave us the scoop on this year’s fall nail designs. Even better, most of these are easy enough to DIY with the help of a few tools, new polish shades, and textured topcoats. Intrigued? Keep reading for 15 new fall nail d...

I cannot tell you the number of nail designs I have pinned and saved to my camera roll. Striking bright geometric shapes, simple clean girl nails and of course glazed doughnut looks are all stashed and ready for upcoming nail appointments. And one nail trend I have found myself gravitating towards more is butterfly nail designs. If you thought this was merely a spring thing, think again. Butterfly-inspired nail art can be multi-season appropriate from glittery designs for the festive season to a touch of orange-y browns for autumn. While I rarely get full-blown nail designs, I love how delicate butterfly nail art can be with fine line intricate artwork. But it can err on the bolder or more abstract side of the spectrum too, with opaque nail tip designs inspired by the shapes of b...

There are no rules when it comes to your nails, however, Class recommends some shades if you’re looking for a classic bridal manicure. “It’s always best to wear a shade that compliments your dress, skin tone and style,” she says. “Sheer nudes, soft pinks, and creams are always a safe bet. Choose one that works against your skin tone as it will be the most flattering.” However, if you’re looking for something more alternative, you could even opt for nail art or brighter hues. “Having a bespoke manicure for your big day is something special, like wearing a certain scent that will take you back to that day,” says Class. “As we are edging into autumn/winter, I think a pop of colour could be a great look for a winter bride. It could even tie...

From the often velvet-covered chairs to the glass bottles of beautiful colour lined neatly on marble-effect shelves, there are many things that make a visit to the salon a magical experience. And after salons were closed for the best part of a year over 2020 and 2021, this year, we intend on taking full advantage of our appointment with our nail technicians. How, you ask? By opting for some stunning nail art.  Remember when nail art consisted of water-painted flowers and glittery dragons? Those were the days. However, after its short-lived moment in the early noughties, nail art really dropped off the grid for a little while. In stark contrast to the grandeur and excess of embellished talons and intricate patterns, for the last 10 years or so, nail trends and ...

We’ve seen a number of nail trends this year. From nail art to blue nails and the micro nail trends that are starting to trickle in as we enter a new season, we’ve always got our eyes out for the next biggest nail trend. As a beauty editor, I keep tabs on the best nail salons and nail technicians to see what trends might be the next big thing. We all saw how Hailey Bieber’s shimmering “glazed donut” manicure went viral on Instagram and TikTok, and while the trend is still going strong, I’m already anticipating the next nail trends that we’ll all be running to our local salons to book in for. After scrolling for a while, there is one trend that I’m starting to see everywhere. I can bet that it is set to make a hug...

I’m calling it: 2022 is the year of the manicure. After seeing Hailey Bieber’s glossy glazed donut nails go totally viral (it’s still a struggle to find the products in stock to create this look) and the sheer amount of cool nail art designs we’ve seen lately, it’s safe to say that we’ve never had so much inspiration at our fingertips. And we’re here for it. And who doesn’t love a trip to the salon or a DIY manicure at home? However, with the mega trends of the seasons also comes the micro nail trends. They’re the lesser-known nail trends that you might not see blowing up on your Instagram feed. But, you might spot them on the fingertips of the fashion set and in-the-know beauty insiders. Whether it’s the go-to...

Here at Who What Wear, if there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to get us into a scroll hole on Instagram, it’s nail designs. Whether it be intricate nail art or immaculately painted seasonal manis, if there’s a design out there that makes us swoon, we’re saving it down. A quick look at our Saved folders will show just how seriously we take our nail game—there’s endless inspo pics, ready to be shown to our nail techs at any upcoming appointments.  Because we’re so on the ball when it comes to nail inspo, it means that whenever a particular event arises, we’ve already got a bank of suitably chic looks to choose from. And it’s at this time of year when we become most grateful for our bo...