A manicure is one of the best ways to take care of your hands and to pamper yourself as well
. A good manicure should clean and clip your fingernails, cut your cuticles, include a massage and of course the nail color itself! There are many different types of nail paint that you can choose to have done. One of the most elegant styles is a French manicure. A French manicure consists of natural base coat with a thinwhite line drawn over the tip of the nail. This look is elegant for special occasions but, it is not too snazzy for everyday wear as well.
If you are having trouble determining which color will best suit your nails, try to reflect the current season or your mood! Spring is when everything comes back to life and fresh so go for a light coral pink or with nude colors to go for a romantic and natural look. In summer, you want your tan to stand out so opt for a neon color or a turquoise that will look great under water and with a bikini. Once fall arrives, you can get out your taupe, browns and navy colored nail polish for a sleek back to school look. Winter colors are great in metallic shines or rich reds for the Holiday season. Do not be afraid to choose a color no matter how wild- it will reflect your personality and you can always take it off!
A good manicurist will ask you if you want square or rounded nails. The best way to determine the right shape will depend on how long your fingers are in size. Rounded nails look great with dark colors and on slender fingers whereas light colors and shorter fingers look much better with squared nails to elongate them. You can also opt for fake or acrylic nails. These are hard nails that are attached to your real nails and they will stay on for several week. If you happen to break a nail just go to your local nail salon to have it fixed in a matter of minutes.
Manicures are ideal because they allow you to indulge yourself for not much money. You can even do a manicure to yourself or you and your freinds can play spa by picking up some fun colors and a nail file. Just remember to re-paint if you get a chip!