Faced with a scene of a cute baby’s little nails getting tarted up, do you think of a word (or maybe a single word) with which to describe the artistic brilliance of the toddler in this picture?
I would do the Sally Field/Saturday Night Live/“The View” montage or the “2001: A Space Odyssey” effect sequence, but probably in poor taste.
Nails are art, and it’s actually something that’s more creative and creative than your average sugary cake. They can be practiced with little effort, are incredible on longer occasions and can be both decorative and decorative as well.
Here are a few of my top tips.
They’re not cuticles!
This is a common misconception, but not technically true. Baby’s own nails are cuticles, but the cuticles are growing out quickly, so they will come out later on. It’s most common to have them grow out before the age of 1, so they are one of the earliest forms of nail art.
You don’t need special tools
My number one nail-painting tool is a Phillips screwdriver. Just don’t start picking it up to sharpen it. It’s not built for that.
Penny the Bully is the legend
I love the little girl pictured here. I’m sure it was done the old fashioned way, but it’s all about how she chose to do her nails. She sat down at a table, put her tiny hands in a little chair, and stuck out her claws like a finger puppet. There’s not a lot of detail involved here, but little details make a big difference.
Why not tap yourself on the head and tell me you’re talented?
The latest nail polish trend seems to be no nail, just a bit of paint across the nail. Tiny, freckled sides stick out to reveal it’s not a normal nail. I prefer using two colors to create a blurred monochromatic image.
The smell is really key
Nail polish on your hand is one of the best places to hang out. You can say you’re out and around and doing stuff with your precious. For me, I like to get the right scent for either the main event or an event. I like scrubs and lotions, and I love to leave a little money on a hotel room door when my pregnant belly is accompanied by a tray full of antiseptic.
Sometimes my favorite line in a “Ready, Set, Go!” film is “The movie must go on” — and nails must go on! What movie ring bell, kitty?
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