nails

It’s no secret that we’re nail fanatics here at Who What Wear HQ. We’re always investigating the trending polish colors, learning how to grow healthier nails, and even identifying the coolest nail art before it takes off. Not to mention our obsession with stalking the best celebrity manicurists online. One area that always trips us up a little bit, though, is nail shape. It doesn’t sound like a confusing topic, but when it comes to selecting the perfect shape to complement any length, there seem to be some questions. So we took to Instagram, the #nailfie mecca, to find out exactly which shapes look best on which lengths. It wasn’t easy, but someone had to do it. As usual, we volunteered as tribute. Here, we’ve outlined eight of the mo...

From bubblegum pink and sunshine orange to soft lavender and minty green, summer’s trending nail colours come as no surprise. Whether it’s Crayola-inspired brights or pretty pastels, the warmer months see us heading to nail salons in droves for an injection of colour. But this year there’s one, in particular, that has gone straight to the top of everyone’s nail-colour wish list: blue. Yes, another nail-trend curveball for 2021. We’ve already had glitter and cow print. What’s next? Blue is having a major moment right now, and I predict it’s going to be everywhere this summer.  It’s surprisingly versatile, and the great thing about the blue nail trend is that there’s a shade to suit every taste...

Of all the pockets of the beauty world that have changed most dramatically over the last few months, the nail sector has arguably been affected the most. Sure, haircuts and colour have slowed, and eye makeup is pretty much the only makeup we’re concerned with anymore, but the way we do our nails has flipped from bimonthly salon manicures to at-home treatments. 2020 was a wild year, and while we’re now able to head back into salons there are huge waiting lists at many and some of us are understandably still feeling a little nervous about booking in. With this in mind, it’s more important than ever to have a collection of nail polishes we love on hand in our own homes to make mani time as much fun as possible. As much as we have missed the...

Between the excitement of nail salons reopening and the promise of summer to come (hopefully), there has been a noticeable shift in the types of manicures that I’ve spotted on Instagram lately. Gone are the neutral colours and basic shades that all the chicest women were stepping out in earlier this year and in their place, a riot of cute nail art and pastel hues. As someone that always has a saved folder that’s bursting with nail designs, I have to say that I’m thrilled with this shift to embrace colour and pattern for the season ahead. That being said, I’m well aware that checkerboard nails and rainbow manis aren’t for everyone, which is why I’m so excited about this emerging nail trend w...

Something personal you should know about me: I have a pretty strict anti–animal print policy. The conventional favourites (zebra and leopard print, check) have a way of giving me visceral flashbacks to the aughts, all before rushing back out of popularity before anyone even bats an eye. That is, with one major exception: cow print. The underrated, über-versatile pattern plays the perfect complement to everything in your closet, from neutrals to bright colors, and even other animal prints. (Calling Kendall Jenner’s recent Instagram post to the stand.) As of late, master manicurists have proposed an all-new way to imbue the print into your signature look. You guessed it: cow-print nail designs. It’s the playful, extraverted, ...

Olivia Van Iderstine is the director of content and community at the buzzy nail brand Olive and June. She says that prep is the most important part of a pedicure in order to make it last and look amazing. “All the behind-the-scenes prep is what really makes the difference,” she says. So, what are the essentials needed to do the perfect pedicure at home? While you can by kits that contain all of the tools you need for a proper at-home pedi, the general consensus seems to be that a foot file and toe separators are non-negotiable while things like a footrest are handy but more of a nice-to-have.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to ...

Nothing says summer quite like a bright manicure or a stand-out pedicure, and with sandal season now in full swing, we decided it was time to start thinking about the shades we want to wear on our talons and toes over the coming months.  The great thing about summer nail colours is that you’re guaranteed to find one to suit you, no matter what your dress sense may be. of course, there are bold shades of yellow and blue for maximalists, but then there are hues of white and terracotta that’ll appease those with minimal aesthetics, too. Throw nail art into the equation and the options are truly endless. Like everything else in the style ether, nail colours come in and about of fashion—so we reached out to some of the industry’s top nail artists, technicians, and ex...

From the often velvet-covered chairs to the glass bottles of beautiful colour lined neatly on marble-effect shelves, there’s many things that make a visit to the salon a magical experience—and one we’ve sorely missed. However, now that salons are allowed to open their doors once again, we intend on taking full advantage of our appointment with our nail technicians. How, you ask? By opting for some stunning nail art that we could never create ourselves at home.  Remember when nail art consisted of water-painted flowers and glittery dragons? Those were the days. However, after its short-lived moment in the early noughties, nail art really dropped off the grid for a little while. In stark contrast to the grandeur and excess of embellished talons and intricate patterns, f...

For me, there is something totally transformative about emerging from the nail salon with a fresh gel manicure. From the perfectly preened cuticles to the precisely applied colour, I always feel like I’m ready to take on the world when my nails have spent an hour under the care of a true professional. However, while nail salons are now back in business and ready to fulfill all of our summer nail art dreams, the last year has meant that I’ve had to embrace doing my own nails at home—a task that I absolutely hate. No matter how carefully I prep my nails, wait for the polish to dry, apply a top coat and then sit around aimlessly without touching anything my nails always chip, smudge or streak within hours of application. And while I’m totally willing...

In terms of beauty, nothing has the power to transition your look through different seasons quite like a manicure or nail art. Just as moody tones are synonymous with winter, bright and punchy hues go hand in hand with summer styling, and that’s precisely what we’re seeing more of in terms of nails right now.  You need only scroll on Instagram to see that colourful manicures are currently trending, as are fresh shades of white. And now that salons have reopened, nail art is once again proving seriously popular, with everything from daisies to summer’s new It check making an appearance on our feeds.  But which summer nail trend is right for you? To help you decide, we’ve rounded up 11 must-know looks for you to consider. Scroll on to see them...

With nail salons back open for business, my saved folder on Instagram is rapidly filling up with manicure inspiration for the season ahead and I’ve noticed that there’s one unexpected trend that’s trending right now: glitter nails. Yes, while pastel hues and cute nail art still look set to be a classic summer staple, the coolest girls are dressing up their nails with sparkly polishes and pops of shimmer. And I’m not mad about it. After all, while glitter nails have traditionally been popular during the winter months, the fact that party season was nonexistent last year means that glitter is coming out to play this summer instead. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagi...

Easily the biggest print trend of 2021, checkerboard motifs initially began taking over our wardrobes, but now, they’re proving even more popular on the nail art circuit. Choose classic black and white or, for a summery spin, opt for pastel tones like The Hang Edit. The easiest way to achieve this look is to paint your nails a base colour, then use a dotting tool or toothpick to create the squares on top of it using a contrasting colour. Once you’ve mastered this technique, you can try adding negative space into the equation.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sha...