It’s that time of year again. The aisles are flooded with chocolate, everything is suddenly pink, and the pressure to pick the perfect Valentine’s Day manicure is on. Whether you have a hot date, a Galentine’s brunch planned, or you’re just celebrating the most important love of all (self-love, obviously), your nails deserve a moment. … Read more
February is rapidly approaching, and if your “For You Page” looks anything like mine, it’s officially flooded with soft pinks, passionate reds, and tiny floating hearts. Last year, I spent an entire afternoon attempting a complicated micro-French heart design—it ended in smudged disaster and deep regret. This year, I vowed to conquer V-Day nails the … Read more
I remember one year, rushing to my Valentine’s Day dinner reservation, convinced my manicure was perfect. I chose long, dramatic coffin nails in a classic red. But as I held my wine glass, I realized they felt… too much. They were stunning, but they clashed with the soft, romantic vibe I was aiming for. That … Read more
I used to think that the secret to truly luxurious nails was the polish itself—maybe a high-end designer brand or a complicated chrome finish. I spent years chasing the perfect shade of dusty rose or blush pink, only to find my DIY manicures looking cute, but never truly elevated. They looked like “pretty pink nails,” … Read more
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: Valentine’s Day nails should never be boring. While a simple coat of cherry red is classic, V-Day is the perfect excuse to embrace high-drama, ultra-glam nail art. And nothing achieves that luxurious, dimensional look faster than 3D charms. I remember years ago, I struggled to … Read more
Oh, the endless quest for the perfect manicure! I remember years ago, I was obsessed with achieving that sleek, sophisticated almond shape. I’d spend hours filing, only to end up with something vaguely pointy and uneven. It wasn’t until a seasoned nail tech gently explained that while almond nails are beautiful, my natural nail beds … Read more
February often floods our feeds with bubblegum pink, sweet hearts, and sugary aesthetics. Honestly? I’m over it. This year, I wanted something deeper, more dramatic, and infinitely more luxurious than another set of nude press-ons. That’s why I finally perfected the dark art of the Red and Black Ombré manicure. I call it the “Vampire … Read more