Uncertain what to do with your nails in the months to come? We’ve got some concrete tips on how to shape your digits to fit what you want them to look like.
1. Select the style that best suits your go-to manicure and nail polish.
Nails can range from an artfully hued “dutch waffle” to checkered-wedge nails, with shades of each overlaying another, like “pancake” and “cake.” Chances are good that the style is going to suit you better than just a beautiful base coat and pedicure — even if that’s what you already wear. Whatever style makes you feel comfortable (whether it’s thumb-applications, fish fingers, or a French manicure) allows you to easily alter your nail shape before applying nail polish.
2. Prove that your clippers aren’t your enemy.
Though you may hear that “polish is for hygiene” and many dentists caution against oiling your nail beds, the odds are good that the clippers are. In your quest to make a sleek shape for your nails, make sure you’re not leaving telltale ghosting marks from clippers. Pull up on your clippers, and smooth them out gently — this will cut your nail short, which will help your polished layers blend in with your natural texture.
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3. Don’t be afraid to try cutting your own color.
If your natural nail color is more night-time than day, you may want to look to the pros for some extra oomph. There are plenty of nail salon options that are a little more “scratchy” than your basic salon nails, but they’re also less likely to induce “mending” pain (which is the more severe of the two pain types). If you choose to have your nails professionally done, always let the rep at the salon know that you prefer a more delicate polish or a cuticle-drying option (like a hematite) before you visit.
4. Ask your stylist to pull your preferred color into a color palette.
Many salons will recommend a few shades to make your manicure look as realistic as possible, but don’t hesitate to ask for a few more. It doesn’t matter how tired you are or how much you love your current shade if you end up with the same shade when your base coat and color are done.
5. Consider getting a done-up, color-treated hem.
Another easy way to tie your nails together is with a lacquer that’s been deep-washed, rather than a polish. It isn’t going to look as bright or pretty as your normal polish, but it’s also going to fade out or soften in the future. Do you prefer this shape of polish in your Instagram feed? Do you prefer you nails look more askew? You can lay on lots of sparkles — or nothing at all — and achieve the right look.
6. Keep in mind that oil-based mixtures aren’t the best way to dry your nails.
Oil-based, synthetic colors or forms, like oil-based lacquer and coatings, are mostly suitable for use when it comes to the kind of polish color that matches your natural nail color. However, oil can absorb water, which can mess up nail health and lead to a dry, chapped, irritated, cracked, and flaky end result. To ensure that your nails get the same polished finish as your feet, always select a dry, oil-free polish, and consider using a lacquer that’s been nixed due to poor nail health.
7. Give your claws a little relief.
The kind of nail bed that your digits enjoy is probably having you picking hard in the bedroom. Never have in mind! Show your skin that you’ve got the cutest nails by giving them some R&R — and that means softening up the tough skin on your digits. Squeeze a few drops of pantine nasties into the palm of your hand to strengthen the skin, which will make your hands feel softer and safer.
8. The next time you go out to eat, choose your sides.
Since you don’t often re-attempt envious recipes like shrimp “cake” (which uses a pork base), you may want to give a sponge or cake recipe a try instead. Sponges and cake mix are inexpensive, easy, and versatile at the same time — and you can always chow down on shrimp once you’re done. Think of it as a taste of home without completely destroying your funds.
9. Invest in a good mani/pedi mat.
Yes, so many people are knee-deep in the product that it’s hard to believe how hard of a sell the ins and outs of your manic
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