As a proud Aquarius (I am sun and moon in the air sign and have a four planet Aquarius stellium in the 10th house, ICYWW), basic nails tend to bore me. If I’m opting to paint my nails one color, it better be packed with glitter or a cool magnetic finish that easily distracts me. If I’m trying to go the minimal route, it better have an interesting texture or a negative space design that would make Noma Bar proud. And don’t get me started on my love for a mix and match mani: I hate the paradox of choice and will throw every jewel, chrome stud, and animal print together. Give me weird; give me out of the box.
This week might be the most artistic roundup of nail designs yet. There’s fun texture play with fuzzy cashmere-like French tips and ruby stones for intense sparkle. There’s a gothic candle-like nail that actually lights up at the tips (I’ll be thinking of these nails for a very long time). And don’t: there’s some cool options for the minimalists at heart.
