How to create the best spring nail look ever

Spring has rolled around (hello warm, sultry weather and spaghetti straps) and it’s time for your manicure to lighten up. Say goodbye to rich, dark plums and forget about greige. Instead, it’s hello there to the palest of pinks and the most delicate of flowers.
         

Watch this handy little how-to video and you’ll soon be whipping up these sweet spring nails at home. Before you do though, have a quick read of our chat with Maria Vlezko, founder of SoNailicious, the creator of the video and also, the manicurist on the speed dial of Australia’s most fabulous celebrities.

What are three key tips when doing nail-art?

Take your time when doing your nails, make sure each layer dries properly before you apply the next one. The same applies for creating patterns, do it slowly and focus on your line work. It’s always better to get it right than trying to correct later, particularly when working with nail polish. With gel you can always correct your mistake, with nail polish not so much.

Can anyone do it?

Absolutely! The main skill is creativity. Right now, anything goes. You can paint a couple of stars on bare nails and that would be your ‘negative space’ nail art. You can glue on some beads with threads and there you go - ‘Bracelet Nails’! On a professional level, however, of course, you must be a good manicurist to begin with. It’s one thing to play with your own nails at home and another thing to create a beautiful yet practical and long-lasting nail design that your client will enjoy to wear.

What condition do your nails need to be in?

It doesn’t really matter as long as your nails are well groomed. But in any good salon they’ll groom your nails & cuticles before doing nail art. If doing nail art at home, if you could file evenly your nails and groom cuticles that’s already a good start. I’ve done a few tutorials on how to file and look after your nails like a pro.