Nail Glamour Spring Nail Trends

By Shannon Rooney

If you’re ready for a fresh look this spring, take a cue from this season’s fun and happy nail trends. There’s something for ever yone this year soft and bright hues, multiple shapes, plus 3-D stickers and gems for special flair

A New (French) Twist

The French manicure is a classic for a reason it ’s a subtle look that works for daytime and nighttime. This season offers a new take on the old favorite. “French manicures are always in style but people should tr y spicing it up a little by going outside the box for color choices or tr y a reverse French A reverse French is a solid color on the nail with a striped or rounded shape of another color on the half moon (toward the cuticle), ” said Kleinhans

Ar tistic Thinking

Shape ‘em Up

From square to stiletto, nail shapes change with the times and even with the season. This spring is no exception. “ The shape of the nail is getting softer edges, ” said Britney Kleinhans, cosmetologist at Southwest Hair & Day Spa “So if clients are used to getting a square shape maybe it's time to tr y rounding the corners of it a little for a more ‘squoval’ or rounded shape ”

Embrace the Brights and Lights

To stay on trend, choose colors on both ends of the spectrum. “ The main trends we are seeing in nail colors for spring are soft pastels and primar y colors, ” said Kleinhans. Pastels include the usual soft pink and lavender shades but also ex tend to buttercup yellow and even a soft sage green

On the bright side, go for bold primaries of red, blue and yellow with a shiny lacquered finish Combine two or three of these with a bold pattern to really embrace the trend

If you really want to mix it up, Kleinhans has a hot tip for you “Anyone look ing for nails that really stand out in a crowd should tr y abstrac t nails. Abstrac t nail ar t allows your nail tech to really show her creativity and you can go as wild or subtle as you want.” Designs include stripes, squiggles, squares or other shapes all on the same nail or across all five in the style of a modern ar t painting Thick, black lines, complemented by this season’s popular primar y colors will take your nails into bold territor y

Just Add Moisture

Don’t forget to take care of your nails “My biggest tip for keeping nails healthy is to keep them moisturized, ” said Kleinhans “Using cuticle oil at least once a day can help keep nails and cuticles moisturized and will help ex tend the life of your manicure My favorite is CND Solar Oil ” While you’re at it, go for health over length, ensuring nails have a strong foundation. Trim and clean regularly, though not by scrubbing, and you’ll maintain a healthy look a

Resources

The Hair Dept., For t Wayne, 260 489 1676, thehairdept com

S outhwest Hair & Day Spa, For t Wayne, 260.459.2739, Southwesthairspa.com