nails

Getting my nails done is one of my all-time favourite treats. There’s nothing like walking out of the salon with a fresh set, especially if it’s with some customised nail art or trying a trending nail colour. However, it’s definitely an occasional treat that I couldn’t afford to have all of the time. While I have a gel nail kit at home, it’s not the same as having them done professionally. Plus, I don’t have the steadiest of hands, so my nail art skills are quite questionable. (I’m right-handed, so the the designs on my right hand are never quite as neat as those on my left.) For the times when I can’t make it to the salon or I just don’t have the patience for complicated nail art, I reach for press-on nails. False nails ...

Ever since I first discovered gel nails, I’ve been a loyal fan. However, there is something to be said for the fun and flexibility that nail polish can bring. Sure, it’s not as long-lasting as gel, but if you want to switch up your colours more often, then removing the varnish is much quicker and easier than taking off gels. And with so many trending nail designs to try, polish makes it easier to experiment.  I’m giving my nails a break from gels at the moment, and I’ve been rummaging through my collection of nail polishes to get my nail colour fix. And I have to say not all nail polish brands are created equal. I want my nail polishes to be long-lasting with minimal chipping, and they need to dry pronto because I somehow always end up smudging t...

We’re fully into the winter swing, and naturally, we want to know what winter nail trends will take the season by storm. We love timeless nail colours that will see us through autumn and winter. However, with the party season just on the horizon, we’re also turning towards party nail designs to help us get into the festivities.  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, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Bottega green has, without a doubt, been one of this year’s biggest nail trends, and this winter, it’s set to really come into its own. “Green has had a little moment this year, with designers such as Bottega paving the way. There are so many beautiful green shades that you can try if you’re wanting a little pop of colour adding to your look,” says Shelton. While deep, glossy forest greens make for the perfect pairing with a chunky knit, a brighter green is the ultimate way to add some colour to gloomy winter days. 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...

The party season is just on the horizon, and we are here for it. Nail art really comes into this time of the year. With festivities to celebrate and parties to attend, we’re keeping tabs on the party nail designs and trends that the fashion set are booking in for at salons. And trust me, after scouring through Instagram, there is plenty of nail inspiration to be had. Whether you prefer a minimalist party nail design, or like to go all out with glitter nails, there’s something for everyone. Personally, I’m drawn to the gold nail embellishments this season, and the top nail technicians are showing us innovative ways to get creative with crystals, chrome and foils. Because if you can’t add a little sparkle to your nails at this time of the year, when else can you?...

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...