We know that many people arrange their life around their nail appointments, but with life being so busy, it can be hard to get an appointment when you need it most.
This year, polka dot nails have been one of the biggest manicure trends. From Hailey Bieber to Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner to Sabrina Carpenter… In short, it seems like almost all the celebrities have done it in recent months. While they’re a beautiful style, what happens to them after just a few weeks? The nail growth becomes more noticeable as the space between the base of the nail and the manicure becomes larger. Whether intentional or not, it can convey a sense of neglect that doesn’t align with the clean mami aesthetic.
As one of the biggest obstacles for those who want to keep their manicure looking fresh for longer, instead of constantly revisiting the nail salon – which is both time-consuming and expensive – a better solution is learning to work with the natural growth process and make the most of it.
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Aude Peyrefiche, national director of Vitry Spain, tells GLAMOUR that ”as the nail grows, the natural base is visible, which forces us to redo them more often” and that’s where the issue begins for many. Don’t panic though, there are designs that will conceal your growth to prolong the freshly done finish for longer..
The key is to opt for styles that integrate the nail growth as part of the design. “The most popular is the reverse french or inverted french, which involves applying the main colour in the centre of the nail (in a half-moon or half-circle shape), which reduces the contrast as the nail grows out. This makes any growth lines much less noticeable,” Aude says.
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