Nailing the Art of Interesting Manicures: A Primer

Mani Manicure BeLatina
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“Pick A Color” can be the most intimidating three words in the nail salon. You knew in your mind what you wanted, until you got there and faced the onslaught of overwhelming choices of color and techniques, instantly making you indecisive. You make decisions every day in your life, but somehow this simple task that you typically enjoy is creating unnecessary chaos in your mind. This is your process every two weeks, trying to narrow down the decisions which are usually based on your mood or the plans you have that weekend. You feel pressured because you know you’re going to be stuck with this for two weeks; you no longer do the basic polish due to your crazy schedule. You commit to a gel or dip powder manicure and knowing yourself, your vibe changes frequently.

But these days, picking one color is rarely the norm. Yes, there are times when conformity is warranted; like for a wedding or professional environment. However, even if you have to wear a uniform, there are ways to express your individuality without being the proverbial outlier. Conformity can be stifling and if the one ray of light to your week is getting a manicure that’s authentically you, we say go for it. There are ways to push the envelope while remaining in sync with a group. If you’re in a wedding party and the criteria is baby pink nails, go ahead and add a little piece of bling to that one finger. Maybe the Swarovski crystal you apply can be pink, to show your commitment to the theme while staying true to your personal preference. I’m sure the bride wouldn’t mind that slight rebellious act, as friends already know what to expect when they asked you to participate in their celebration.

The point is, manicures are the easiest form of expression and there are so many cool ways we can give others a peek into our “current mood” through our nail art.  Here’s some interesting ways we can express ourselves through our manicure.

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Mani BeLatina Manicure
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French manicures are classic and timeless. However, there are some cool new ways to take it beyond the standard Lee Press-On nails-cookie-cutter-half pink-half white design. There is the reverse french, also known as the half moon, where the emphasis is placed at the base instead of the tip is a cool way to spice of this sophisticated look. Also, a French manicure doesn’t have to involve pink at all. You can create your own version of a French manicure using varying color combinations that are playful and uplifting for you.

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