Even if spring is not quite in the air yet, our office is starting to get spring fever. But how to channel warm weather when we still have to pile on the layers? That’s easy for a bunch of beauty-obsessed ladies: we simply give ourselves bright, cheery manicures.
Check out our team's manis! Clearly we believe the best accessory for a spring manicure is lots of rings.
As my fingertips are fluttering away on my keyboard all day, I just adore seeing a fresh color. Something modern and something unexpected. Something that’s so right now, it hasn’t even happened yet!
Nudes have always been a go-to for those who like ladylike, no fuss nail color. But now they’re a big trend for manis, appearing in all shades of nudes.I couldn’t be happier! Nudes don’t show chips as much as darker colors which is great for my active lifestyle. Instead of matching your skin tone though, go for a darker tan color for a sophisticated, ‘90s throwback.
Another color I love is a mint shade. Something about it makes me think of decorating Easter eggs, which is a very springy activity. It also makes tan skin look deeper, and creates a very cool contrast.
This season, I’m excited to try white polish. If you’ve ever gotten French tips, then you know how nice and clean white can look on a nail. Go bold and paint your whole nail a bright white, you won’t regret it. Look how nice it looks on bronzed skin!
I’m still loving last summer’s bright orangey-red that pretty much goes with everything. It tends to make pale skin pop (in a good way) and I love how flashy it is. It really makes a statement.
To prep for an at-home manicure and also help combat dry winter skin use this little secret to exfoliate and moisturize your hands. Mix sea salt, olive oil and honey to form a thick scrub and rub on your hands for a few minutes. Once you wash it off you’ll find smooth and soft hands ready for a bright spring mani.
Pick a great hand cream to seal in moisture, I happen to stand by L’Occitane, their thick cream is perfect for winter weather. Enjoy!
What shades are you going to try out this spring?