Fingernails are getting quite a bit of attention this year. Think of them as ten little opportunities to make a fashion statement. And the best part is, with recent advances in nail products, you can get a whole new look in just five minutes!
Not all of us need to go as far Katy Perry, who changed her nails with each costume change at this year’s MTV awards. But ‘tis the season to give our digits a second thought. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in September gave us quite a bit of “nailspiration”. Ombre looks at Yazul Azrouel, bright and bold tones at Mark Fast, and painted peacocks from Jen Kao were just a few of the stars in New York.
If you think that intricate nail designs require a trip to the nail salon, think again. Adhesive nail stickers are popping up everywhere, at a fraction of the cost of a salon trip, and with none of the drying time. Are you rough on your hands and don’t have much patience to paint them yourself? Nail pens, available from OPI and Sally Hansen, give a polished look in one quick swoop without even touching your cuticles. And if you want to get crafty, you can quickly personalize any manicure with a quick flick of a detailing pen. Think polka dots, stripes, or create your own favorite design.
