Entering the nail salon can feel like stepping onto a battleground. Depending on your nails’ size and shape, it could feel like there are more limitations than possibilities. Whether it’s stressing that your nails are too short for a dark color, or wishing your lifestyle could allow for a stiletto mani á la Cardi B,… Continue reading Your Complete Guide To The Best Nail Shapes In The Game
Whether you have a penchant for the classic white tip French nails or like going extra with embellished nail art, the desire for perfectly manicured nails never gets old. And while we tapped our finger tips on the cabinet struggling to pick a shade, something made us curious. How did this perfect bottle of nail… Continue reading Painting your nails comes with a lot of history and here’s all you need to know about it
If you’re someone who has a standing monthly manicure appointment at your favourite nail salon, you’re probably wondering what to do now that we’re in quarantine. Fear not, no matter what your nail issue, there is a simple at-home solution. We turned to Sana Dhanani, founder of The White Door India in Mumbai and Christina… Continue reading How to fix your chipped gel manicure at home
We’re in a new year, a new decade, and in case you haven’t noticed, your nails can do the talking for you. Think of your manicure as a statement accessory that you don’t take off for a while. While sculpted nail tips and cow prints have had their chance to shine in the spotlight,… Continue reading Top nail art trends to watch out for in 2020
Skittle coloured, glossy digits were popular on the runway this season, and we saw solid shades and abstract designs being churned out left and right. If you’re indecisive when it comes to picking a lacquer, go the United Colours of Benetton way and mix and match all your favourite sunny tones. United Colours of Benetton… Continue reading Our starter pack has everything you need to up your nail game
“The only thing better than having actual jewellery on every finger is having a nail polish that looks just as shimmery,” says Cotton Codinha, ELLE’s associate beauty editor. We’re down for just that with the latest batch of metallic lacquers. Read up on ELLE’s favourite neutral golds, an inky black comparable to “a midnight rave… Continue reading 6 metallic nail polishes tested by ELLE editors
We’re already petitioning for the MoMA to open up an exhibition next year dedicated to the next-level nail art that’s been popping up everywhere. From the fur-adorned nails we saw on Libertine’s fall 2016 runway to those Instagram-beloved mirrored talons, we are mesmerised—and these are our favourite to gawk at: [Gallery id=”522″] From: Elle UK
Have all your outfits down to the last accessory ready for the festive season? Don’t forget to coordinate your nails! If you’re in Mumbai, head down to Paintbox The Nail Studio. Scrolling through their Instagram has given us major goals. Whether you want to try darker matte shades à la Kylie Jenner or something more glittery… Continue reading Up your nail game this festive season
Too lazy to, or rather, can’t try on nail paint before buying it? Now there’s an app for that! Sally Hansen’s Mani Match will let you virtually try on over 200 shades, suggest colours that will suit your skin tone and let you preview nail art designs from their global colour ambassador, Madeline Poole. Out… Continue reading Sally Hansen launches new manicure app
