The days have gone when we used to pick up one color and paint our nails. Nail polish trends have changed tremendously and have in fact become more interesting. Now, you can not only experiment with the colors, but also with the designs. From celebrities to college-going young girls, all are seen sporting various nail arts. Many specialized salons are offering these stylish nail designs along with new manicures and pedicures. These designs look cool and trendy. Although the latest nail tattoos might seem weird to the older generation, it is a big hit among the youngsters and most of them are trying these new styles on themselves.
The seven most popular trends in nail art are:
1. Newsprint Manicure
This nail art is easy to do and looks really cool. You can also do it all by yourself at home.You just need a light color nail polish, a newspaper and a rubbing alcohol. You have to first paint your nails with the nail polish and let it dry. Then, place a piece of newspaper over it a rub a cotton dipped in rubbing alcohol on it. This will transfer the text of the newspaper on the nail. Then apply a finishing coat and flaunt the artistic design on your nail. You can also have fun trying some foreign language on your nail.
2. Shellac Polish
If you wish to visit a beach, but want your nail polish and legs to remain beautiful, try the Shellac polish. Shellac nail polish does not destroy easily. The color of the polish remains as it is even after you have spent days in the sand.
Only specialized salons offer this treatment. A layer of nail polish is applied and then cured in ultraviolet light. By doing this, the polymer of the nail polish gets activated and binds together to stay for a long time.
The Shellac treatment lasts for 14 days and you have to visit the salon again to get the polish removed. The polish dries as soon as you apply, so you donât have to wait patiently for the nail polish to dry up. The only drawback is that this treatment weakens your nails, so take a break after getting the treatment and let you nails breathe and stay healthy for sometime before getting another Shellac treatment.
3. Magnetic Nail Polish
This is the newest and very innovative way of designing your nails. The nail polish is available in metallic shades and contains iron powder. When you move a magnet over this wet nail polish, it creates several types of design on the nail polish which looks beautiful.
4. Your nails will show your favorite sport
If you love some sport, show it to everyone on your nails. You can paint your nails with the color of your team, the mascot, the flag or any other thing that symbolizes the sport. Do it at home or get a customized manicure at a salon. It will make your fingers look pretty and help you to encourage your team in a new stylish way.
5. Shatter Nail Polish
The trend of applying shatter nail polish has been inspired by the graffiti art. To sport this special design, you have to first apply a bright lacquer nail polish and let it dry. Later, coat it with a shatter polish which dries up to give a cracked appearance.This nail art looks artistic and makes your fingers stand out in the crowd.
6. Moon Manicure
This manicure is similar to a French manicure. After getting a manicure for your hands, first paint the white moons of your nails with one shade of nail polish and then paint the rest of your nail with another shade that goes well with the previous color. You can use a combination of any color you wish. This manicure has become very popular and looks trendy.
7. Rhinestones
If done properly, rhinestones look very pretty. To get a perfect look, first paint your nails with a nice color and let it dry. Hold a rhinestone with tweezers and apply glue to it. Paste it on your nail and finish it with a top coat. If you want to remove these rhinestones, soak your nails in a nail polish remover. If you are not sure about the method, get it done by a professional stylist at a salon.
Like any other fashion trend, even nail polish trends have undergone lots of changes. Although many people overlook the importance of beautiful hands, it is true that a properly manicured hand with an attractive nail polish goes a long way in completing a gorgeous look. The cosmetic industry is continuously introducing new stylish nail designs that can make the hands look attractive and enhance our overall personality. So, have fun, welcome the change and enjoy the latest nail trends.