The category Nails covers polished nail ideas that fit a professional lifestyle.
You’ll find the best in-depth, step-by-step guidance on shapes, colors, and salon-ready references, plus proven choices that work for interviews, meetings, and everyday wear. Expect practical tips for making nails look clean, modern, and intentional.
Ghost face nails can feel tricky because the design can go from cute to messy fast, especially on short nails or with shaky lines. If you want the look to stay playful and wearable, you need a clean base color,…
Cherry nails keep trending because they feel playful without needing a full, complicated design, but getting them to look chic takes a bit of restraint. If the cherries are too large, too bright, or placed randomly, the manicure can look…
Fall nail ideas sound endless, which is exactly why choosing one can feel weirdly stressful. You might want something seasonal without going too dark, or something trendy without committing to a look you’ll get tired of quickly. Fall shades also…
Chic nails look effortless, but they usually succeed because the choices stay intentional. If you’ve ever picked a “pretty” color and still felt like your nails looked a bit off, the issue often comes down to undertone, opacity, and shape.…
Elegant nails look simple, but they demand more precision than bold designs. When you keep things refined, every detail shows: the shape, the cuticles, the opacity, and the finish. If you’ve ever chosen an “elegant” manicure and felt like it…
Vacation nails sound like a small detail, but they show up in every photo, and travel can be tough on a manicure. Between sunscreen, saltwater, sand, and luggage handles, some colors chip fast and some designs look messy as soon…
Beach nails should feel fun, but they also need to survive real beach days. Saltwater, sand, and sunscreen can dull shine and wear down edges fast, so the cutest designs aren’t always the ones that last. If you’ve ever picked…
Champagne nails look elegant because they add warmth and glow without shouting for attention, but the shade can be surprisingly easy to get wrong. Some champagne tones pull too yellow, some look too frosty, and some disappear unless the light…
Short elegant nails prove that you don’t need length to look polished. In fact, shorter nails can look even more refined because the shape stays clean and the design doesn’t overwhelm your hands. The challenge is that short nails show…
Tortoise nails look rich and dimensional, but the design can turn messy when the color placement feels random. You want that glossy, layered effect that reads intentional, not muddy or overly busy. If you’ve tried tortoise nails and felt like…