Long nails may be all the rage right now, but there’s definitely still space for short nails to have their moment. As stars like Sofia Richie Grainge can attest, short nails can be just as elegant and chic as their lengthier counterparts. If you work a lot with your hands, short nails present far more … Read more
With everyone’s current obsession with color analysis, it can be easy to chalk up summer nail colors to whatever shades are most flattering for your skin tone. But if you’re not the biggest fan of the season that’s been assigned to you or you just prefer to wear whatever color you please, you’re in luck. … Read more
Everybody loves a comeback, which is why Y2K beauty essentials like claw clips, and the best press-on nails are officially in their renaissance period, especially the latter. The early-2000s staple has made a triumphant return to the beauty space, and this time around, there are tons more (and way better) options to choose from. This new generation … Read more
With warmer weather finally on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about bolder, brighter beauty. Top of the agenda? Nail designs to usher in the sunshine mood and put a smile on your face. So, whether you fancy dipping your toes into a whole new color, brightening your tips with some chrome 2.0, or … Read more
Yes, butter nails are spring’s most-wanted manicure, but at the other end of the spectrum, shine is trending too. From chrome to metallics to pearlescent finishes, there is no shortage of light-catching pigment on fingertips this spring–and it’s more than enough for the self-professed magpies among us to feel enthralled by. Both Bella Hadid and … Read more
One might assume that one of Hollywood’s glitziest evenings of the year would be the perfect opportunity for an eye-catching manicure, but at last night’s Oscars (and the after-parties that followed), many of the stars opted for minimalism, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Issa Rae, Emily Blunt, and Meg Ryan. Even Emma Stone, who won … Read more
In the era of Instagram announcement posts, with ring finger hand on full display, it’s natural to start planning a nail strategy for when your partner pops the big question. Engagement nails tend to be on the minimalist side—think French manicures or neutral shades—says celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik whose clientele includes Jennifer Lopez and Selena … Read more
This spring, we lay to rest the minimal manicures that ruled our fingertips for the past year. “Many of 2024’s trends are rebelling against the previously reigning ‘clean girl’ look,” says Los Angeles-based nail artist and Lottie London artist in residence Chaun Legend. So what’s next, you ask? Beauty experts are predicting a widespread return … Read more
This spring, we lay to rest the minimal manicures that ruled our fingertips for the past year. “Many of 2024’s trends are rebelling against the previously reigning ‘clean girl’ look,” says Los Angeles-based nail artist and Lottie London artist in residence Chaun Legend. So what’s next, you ask? Beauty experts are predicting a widespread return … Read more
Got lots of red nail polish leftover from the holiday season? Good news: You can use it for Valentine’s Day nail art. The color is classic year-round, of course, but with love in the air and hearts serving as the main symbol of the mushiest day of the year, red is the official color of … Read more
