5 Easy Steps to Nail This Season's Pointy-Tip Manicure
All the tips and ticks you need to ace this edgy trend.
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17 June, 2019
All the tips and ticks you need to ace this edgy trend.
1. Shape Up
Pointy nails (or stiletto nails, as they’re known in Beautyville) are trending ATM. You can either get a professional to shape your talons or DIY—the important thing is to adjust the length to your liking.
11_1.jpg1. Shape Up
Pointy nails (or stiletto nails, as they’re known in Beautyville) are trending ATM. You can either get a professional to shape your talons or DIY—the important thing is to adjust the length to your liking.
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2. Buff Up
Next step: buff the rough edges to create a smooth shape—this style looks fierce, but it makes your nails prone to breakage.
2Colorbar Quick Fix 4-Way Nail Buffer,2. Buff Up
Next step: buff the rough edges to create a smooth shape—this style looks fierce, but it makes your nails prone to breakage.
3. Prep Up
Bright/dark shades tend to leave behind residual pigment. To ensure that your nail beds are left unharmed, apply base coat before starting on the manicure.
3O.P.I Natural Nail Base Coat,3. Prep Up
Bright/dark shades tend to leave behind residual pigment. To ensure that your nail beds are left unharmed, apply base coat before starting on the manicure.
4. Master Strokes
Whatever colour or manicure style you opt for—monochrome, dual-toned, galaxy-inspired glitter tips, or checkered—always keep a corrector pen close to fix any errors instantly.
44_0.jpg4. Master Strokes
Whatever colour or manicure style you opt for—monochrome, dual-toned, galaxy-inspired glitter tips, or checkered—always keep a corrector pen close to fix any errors instantly.
5. Seal the Deal
Finish up by applying a top coat—it doesn’t just seal the manicure, but also lends shine, makes it last long, and protects it from UV rays, which might make the colour fade.
55_0.jpg5. Seal the Deal
Finish up by applying a top coat—it doesn’t just seal the manicure, but also lends shine, makes it last long, and protects it from UV rays, which might make the colour fade.