Like a loyal best mate, the nude mani is always there for you. Sure, reds look great, but some of us are genetically wired to always opt for neutrals* (*I made that up, but surely it’s true?). Job interviews, weddings, salon indecisiveness: sometimes, going nude with your nails really pays off. Since a neutral shade suits a natural finish, shellac is the perfect partner for … [Read more...] about A guide to nude Shellac colours (because we all love a neutral mani)
Trends
So, let’s talk about that Picasso nails trend
The #PicassoNails hashtag is growing on Instagram, and it’s caught my attention. A neutral manicure veteran, why is my eye wandering to the world of nail art? Because this is the trend us minimalists have been waiting for. If you’re trying it at home, use a cotton bud, or the thin end of a paintbrush to create your Picasso-inspired design. With abstract lines and curving … [Read more...] about So, let’s talk about that Picasso nails trend
Non-traditional wedding nails that will still look timeless in the photos
The nude wedding manicure has reigned supreme for so long that it almost goes unquestioned. But the times they-are-a-changin’. Enter new wave wedding manicures: real pressed flowers, precision glitter, gold leaf and marble effect. Yes, you’re knee deep in wedding planning, but we recommend bumping nails to the top of your ‘to do’ list. Mainly because it beats re-doing your … [Read more...] about Non-traditional wedding nails that will still look timeless in the photos
It’s cool to be your usual undone self on your wedding day
If you’re a low maintenance, off-duty kind of girl when it comes to your hair, then an overly structured updo on your wedding day just isn’t going to cut it. But how to strike a balance between scruffy and elegantly undone? Because although those perfectly tousled just-rolled-out-of-bed looks we see on Instagram might look achingly accidental, best believe … [Read more...] about It’s cool to be your usual undone self on your wedding day
The geometric nails trend we’re booking right now
Raise your hand if you’re a sucker for a neutral nail. I head to the salon with dreams of red and coral, and leave looking down at my 50-shades-of-beige fingertips. But with spring finally here, I’ll be going all in on geometric nail art. The trend invaded our Insta feeds a few years ago and has proved just as popular on the catwalk since, so it’s time we swatted up on the … [Read more...] about The geometric nails trend we’re booking right now