Nail Designs
by Kathryn D'Imperio
There’s never been a better time to renew
and revamp your image. For a fun, flirty and attractive look
that takes only a few moments to an hour to achieve, make a
conscious effort to keep your nails in tip-top shape with
new nail designs this season.
Short and metallic
Metallics are all the rage this year, and
spring is a great season to sport a trendy new look. For the
best impact, keep your nails trimmed relatively short and
show off a splashy metallic look. Silvers, greens, blues,
blacks – anything sparkly goes.
Greens are especially hot this year, so
apply a pretty green hue to get in on the latest color
craze. Take an extra step toward creativity and find a color
that matches your car’s shiny coat!
French manicure
For a lovely feminine look, consider a
French manicure. Beautiful pale pink nails with emphasized
white tips accentuate your fingertips and complement any
outfit, swimsuit or occasion. For a flawless manicure, head
over to the salon and get your nails done, either naturally
or with acrylics.
If you find yourself to be a little bit
handy with nail polish or crafty in general, stop at your
local drugstore or beauty shop and look for a French
manicure kit. Many kits include little sticky strips to help
you section off which parts of your nails will receive the
white tips and white parts will remain pink. French
manicures are still in style and many men find them sexy.
Why not go for the girlie look?
Pretty and pastel
It’s likely that pastel colors will never
go out of style. Find a shimmery lilac or lavender, a dainty
pink, peach or rose, or try other pale pastel shades.
For an extra creative touch, apply an
iridescent, glossy, pearly or glittery topcoat. Or, for a
modern twist, introduce a delicate white on your tips and
enjoy a unique new French manicure.
Traditional nail design
For a no-fail look no matter what your
personal style or wardrobe options, consider a standby pink
or red. Softer pinks and reds seem to be making a strong
appearance on nails, blending nicely with all skin tones,
nail shapes and clothing color choices.
Reds and pinks tend to be classics in the
world of lips and fingertips, so even if you can’t find a
trendy look for your nails, you can stay in style with a
tried-and-true color scheme. To get a little daring,
gradually tone down your colors until you are moving from
fire engine red and lollypop pink to paler shades of
carnation, brick and maybe even peach!
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