Is there anything more fun than getting your nails done?
Plus, you get to leave with a fresh set of beautiful nails.
We hate to break it to you, but manicurists do actually judge us in the salon.
“They’re too bright and it’s hard to make them look really good!”
“All white nails tend to just look like they have been painted with Tipp-Ex!”
She recommends Biosculpture’s no.
67 Creme if you want to go for the “clean girl” look.
One questionable shape is the long almond.
As Canadian nail artist @nailsbysariya said onTikTok, she hates doing this style.
“If your growth isn’t fast, they can look cute for a while.”
Lauren Broe makes the same point.
It may be best to avoid this look unless you are ready to commit to very frequent salon appointments.
“Super sharp nails can cause discomfort to the wearer too.
A sharp edge poking into the skin can be uncomfortable and even painful.
Lauren Broe adds that super pointy nails “just don’t look right.”
Plus, complex nail art isn’t all that easy to do on most people.
“They don’t understand it doesn’t always translate well.”
Complex nail art can also look confusing and a little off-putting.
For one thing, most nail pros absolutely hate it.
Instead of going for different shaped nails, why not try different colors instead?
It turns out, a pure oval shape is a big no-no for some nail technicians.
Another nail tech replied that the oval look tends to be popular with older clients.
“All my ‘wee old ladies’ like oval,” she said.
And Lauren Broe agrees with her assessment.
“Egg-shaped nails are just not flattering and look like you haven’t had your nails done.
I don’t want anyone walking out with nails that done look like they have been deliberately shaped!”
However, there’s nothing worse than a poorly done set.
The effect can be one great big mess on your fingers.
And no one wants that least of all, your manicurist.
Nail artist Maci Parry also noted her dislike for the marble look in a TikTok video.
Classic French nails aren’t always in style
French tips go in and out of vogue.
Initially a trend in the 2000s, French tip nails swung back into style in the 2020s.
The delicate look features a nude base and a bright white tip.
Nail tech Maci Parry pointed out that this design is one of her least favorites on TikTok.
If you do want to try French nails, it’s probably best to stick with shorter nails.
“Ultra short nails can mean the client is sensitive,” Aimee Whatford tells The List.
I don’t like hurting people.”
She suggests trying Cuticle MD by Elim to prepare you for the salon.
Not only is this style incredibly impractical, it’s also incredibly polarizing.
“Duck nails are hideous full stop,” Whatford says bluntly.
As she explains, this shape does nothing to flatter the client.
“Everything I do is about making the nails look more slender, not fatter,” she says.
We have to say, we completely agree.
And it seems that many manicurists are not on board.
One nail artist noted lipstick nails as a cheugy trend that she hates doing in the salon.
Not only do manicurists find this shape annoying to do, they can also end up looking messy.
Just weird," says Lauren Broe.
Instead of getting asymmetrical lipstick nails, try opting for a bright red lipstick shade instead.
That way, it’s possible for you to even match your nails to your lips.
Matte nails are nails that have no shine or reflectiveness to them.
For one thing, your nail tech will probably worry about the longevity of your set.
As for Lauren Broe, she simply prefers the way glossy nails look.
