The do’s and don’ts of pulling off the latest nail art trends
Nail art can take you from the office to cocktail hour, but here are some important do’s and don’ts of how to wear it.
When the nail art craze first came back on the scene a few years ago, to say I was resistant to it would be an understatement. Images of Sheneneh from the 90s TV show "Martin" flashed through my mind. But today's nail art doesn't have to be flashy or look like it belongs on the 15-year-old version of you.
Nail art can take you from the office to cocktail hour, but here are some important do's and don'ts of how to wear it:
Don't keep nails too long. Nails that are too long with busy patterns tend to be too distracting and over powering.
Do keep nails short in a round or square shape, or mid-length in an almond or oval shape.
Don't go overboard with too many different colors.
Do use a neutral base color and a brighter or contrasting color as an accent
Don't heavily decorate every nail.
Do an ornate accent nail on each hand
Don't use faces, phrases, or cartoon characters on your nails
Do play with geometric patterns such as triangles, stripes, and circles
Do play with textures like velvet and matte
And finally do have fun with nail art, but don't get so carried away that everyone focuses on your nails, and not the entire fabulous package!
Renee DeSantis is a beauty blogger at A Beauty Loft.