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Let’s ‘Nail’ It!





Let’s ‘Nail’ It!

When we meet someone, their nails are one of the first things we notice, whether we realise it or not! There is no denying that nails have become an integral part of our grooming regime. If you want to step up your nail game, ditch the regular manicure and take it a notch higher! You can instead go for extensions, overlays or nail art. Bhubaneswar has been buzzing with nail trends for over a year now. But if you are beginner, here’s all that you would want to know to achieve your dream nails!

 

NAIL EXTENSIONS

If you have the habit of biting your nails and want to avoid doing so, or just want to elongate your nails and make them appear stronger, you should opt for nail extensions! These are made of thin lightweight plastic, which is trimmed according to the shape of the natural nails. After being glued onto the nailbed, they are designed as per the client’s wishes and secured with gel under a UV light. The whole process takes around an hour or two, depending upon the detailing of the desired design. Extensions usually last for 3-4 weeks, after which there may be a need to fill the regrowth area or gap in the form of an ‘infill’. Overlays are usually cheaper than extensions; they can be used if the nailbed is strong enough and has the desired length. This process skips the step of adding the plastic extensions and the gel is directly applied with the client’s choice of colour or design. They last for about 2-3 weeks.

Picture Courtesy: Pinterest ‘Fall Nail Trends of 2018’

 

NAIL ART

In case, you do not wish to apply any form of false nails and only want a temporary design, nail art is the way to go!

Shrutiksha Nayak, Miss Odisha 2018, who proudly represented the state in the Miss India Top 12 finals, says, “I started getting nail extensions two years back from Mumbai as Bhubaneswar did not have a good professional nail salon. However, Poshh Nails opened in February last year and since then, I have been their regular customer. They are undoubtedly the best in Bhubaneswar!” The Poshh Nails studio offers a wide range of services with an even wider variety of designs. Starting from basic French nails to fancy shattered glass, holographic, cat-eye, laser chrome and 3D designs, they do it all.

Picture Courtesy: Instagram @makeupbyromma

Eminent hair and makeup artist, Romma, who is famous on social media for her mind-blowing work as ‘MakeupByRomma’ loves the services offered at the nail bar of Mayfair Salon & Spa. “I have been into nail spas and art for more than three years now. Being an artist myself, I know that it is extremely important to communicate with the client about their requirements, while offering your own ideas and suggestions. The nail artist at Mayfair, Somnath, is very patient and does exactly what I want in an even better way and therefore, I go to them regularly.”

Picture Courtesy: Instagram @poshhnails

Some of the other salons and spas, which offer nail art services around the city, are Indulge, B21 and Naturals. So, what are you waiting for? Head to your nearest nail studio and keep up with monsoon-autumn’18 nail trends of dark shades, jewels and pretty prints!

Author: Priyasha sai ukil

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