LAnd nails to almond they are the perfect style for tapered hands without excessive length. Spring 2023 wants them colourful, imaginative, minimal with style, dressed for example in smetallic malts and imaginative French. Jennifer Baum Minkus founder by Gitti, the vegan and sustainable Berlin beauty brand, tells us about the next ones SS 2023 nail trends.
Almond-shaped nails, how to file them to perfection
“LAnd almond nails they recall the seed from which they take their name: they are characterized by thin tapered sides and end in a rounded tip. To achieve, you have to file the sides until they have a rounded shape with a light and not too sharp point» begins to explain Jennifer Baum-Minkus, founder by Gitti.
«The secret lies in filing the sides well, in order to keep them as parallel as possible and don’t make a fuss. For this reason it is recommended to use the glass files, which allow you to give the desired shape to even the most fragile nails, without the risk of breaking them. This nail tools in fact, it radically changes the manicure and allows you to easily obtain almond-shaped nails without making mistakes or filing excessively.
Almond nails: Left, @tombachik Instagram, middle @haileesteinfeld #nailsbytombachik, right @nailsbymh IG
As for the lengths, however, there are no precise rules. They can start from a base of 2-3cm and then be styled according to style or personality».
Who are they good for?
«The almond nails make the fingers appear longer, while maintaining an element of “style” and trendy. They are therefore ideal for those who want a look cool and strong, without resorting to spikes».
“This nail shape in fact, it is perfect for everyone». The reason? “AND It is possible to work on the length and roundness according to the type of hands. Furthermore, it enhances the beauty that already exists in each of us and instills confidence in showing our hands» continues the founder by Gitti.
Almond, oval or ballerina nails: the differences
«From the shape square to ballerina, there are many styles to choose from that lend a different effect to the overall look of the manicure.
«A mistake that is often made is to confuse almond-shaped nails with oval ones, but there are distinct differences between the two. The almond nails should always have a smaller and more pointed tip than the basewhile the Oval Nail they have, as the name suggests, a rounder, wider and more rounded appearance».
«While, completely different – but also often confused – is the ballerina form: which has the shape of a stiletto nail but with a square rather than pointed tip. This shape offers extreme length without giving the hand an aggressive look, which is going out of fashion» continues the expert.
Acid green and lilac: the colors of SS 2023
«As far as nail art is concerned, they are no longer momentary trends but today they are considered as real forms of art: a unique and creative expression that requires precision and dexterity, and which accompanies us season after season».
«From hyper-technological manicures made by artificial intelligence, to designs created by expert manicurists up to stickers, nail art has the ability to give happiness and joy and for this reason it should follow each person’s unique style.
However, if we look at social trends, for SS 2023 it will be nuances of acid green and lilac dominate the season. The reason? They are sparkling shades, which embody the arrival of summer and which form a palette harmonica with a strong vein creative and romantic at the same time» he concludes Jennifer Baum Minkus.
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