FASHION

THE NAIL TALK OF HYDERABAD

Regardless of the kind of day, weather, or mood; a perfect swipe of nail paint gliding smoothly across your nails can give you instant gratification. It doesn’t just enhance your style but also makes you feel more confident and delightful. Although nail art is a tedious process to achieve a flawless finish, it tends to garner attention through your subtlety or extravagance, your preferable expression. In this modern world, nail art has become genderless and a form of revelation of one’s style and mood. So, here is a compilation of nail art studios in the city for you to explore and try out. -Vaishnavi Maloth

LINCY’S NAIL BAR,

A LUXURY NAIL AFFAIR

Theiyapi Mahongnao, the name behind the grand nail salon, is a nail artist from Manipur who created the luxurious space for one to relax and rejuvenate. Promising impeccable quality treatments through trained and certified artists and a comfortable experience with a serene ambience, Lincy’s is a must try. They provide diverse options from acrylic nail extensions to gel extensions and all types of nail art.

Address: Plot no 270/G, 2nd floor, Road Number 10, above Axis Bank, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. Instagram: lincys_nail_bar

HOUSE OF SOHA

House of Soha is a recently opened salon by the trio Dr. Sohini Reddy, Neeha Reddy and Shilpa Reddy. The salon offers a variety of services which also includes nail services with a overview of filing, regular polish, nail art, extensions, overlays, nail gel, French nails, glitter nails, ombre nails, chrome nails. Matte polish and 3d art. The studio is decorated in a pastel colour palette giving it a chic vibe and vibrant atmosphere.

Address: Plot 72, Huda Enclave, Road No. 70, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Instagram: houseofsoha_

NAILZ ON WHEELS

A unique venture by Juhi and Sushma, Nailz on Wheels is Hyderabad’s first nail bar on wheels. They bring you marvellous nails right at the comfort of your home. They are the perfect choice when you are too lazy to go the studio and they offer an assortment of nail art and extensions that include everything from French nails to simple pastels. They bring in all the necessary materials and equipment, essentially bringing a studio to your doorstep. The professionals allow for a smooth process with punctuality and civility.

Instagram: nailzonwheelshyd Phone number for appointments: 9346719178

NAIL ISHQ

Nail Ishq by Sahithi Reddy is Hyderabad’s favourite and go-to nail salon with professional nail technicians at your service. Their offer list includes trendy stylish nails like French nails, ombre nails and glitter nails; artistic patterns like freeflow design, abstract patterns, swirl nails; stone embellishment, metallic nails, reflective nails, florals and simple colour play as well. With exceptional service and impeccable work, Nail Ishq will definitely sweep you off your feet.

Address: 8-2-403, B/3/A, Rd Number 4, Green Valley, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034 Instagram: nailishq_hyd Phone number for appointments: 8008162224

DHARA’S NAIL ART

Named by herself, Ms. Dhara began her business around three years ago. Dhara’s Nail Art offers a variety of services - exquisite customisable bridal nails, austere floral and marble art, gel extensions, the classic French nails, overlays, stamping, ombre, embossed, chrome nails and also sell press on nails according to what suits your desire. With congeniality and patience, they offer a great service to the customers. They are open from 9 am to 7 pm on the weekdays and till 2 pm on Sunday.

Address: 202, Dhara’s nail art, Shyam Enclave, beside ICICI Bank, Badi Chowdi, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana 500095 Instagram: dharasnailart

DRYBY NAIL STUDIO

DryBy Nails is a classy and luxurious nail studio where they creatively collaborate with the customer’s ideas and needs and create the design they dream of. Nails are the way to speak your style without saying a word and DryBy stands by it. They provide an assortment of services including solid colours to statement nails, French tips, marble nails and chrome nails to bridal packages and extension combos. It is one of the places where you can affordable and aesthetic nails in the city.

Address: Aruna Arcade 2nd floor Road no.1 Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, Telangana 500033. Instagram: dryby_hyderabad

OMBRE

THE NAIL BAR

Ombre the Nail Bar is another great nail place to check out which offers great quality services within a well maintained and peaceful ambience. They are great in demand with a variety of offers that include glitter nails, French nails, bridal nails, gel nails, acrylic nails, extensions and a multifarious designs of nail art. Within reasonable budget, you’ll get to explore a variety of options at Ombre. Address: 4th Floor, SPS Chambers, Rd Number 4, opposite Delhi School of Excellence, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034. Instagram: 8008787802 Phone number for appointments: ombre_thenailbar

THE HALLMARK OF COMFORT FASHION: “SNEAKERS”

Despite the individual sense of styles, we possess, we can agree that there is no way we wouldn’t incline towards wearing sneakers. It is fashion’s paradigm of coziness, chic and contemporary. Analogous to the black color, sneakers tend to blend in with any type of look. It gives a subtle yet unique angle to your fashion while feeling pleasant to wear. From street style to high-end fashion shows, sneakers have become the ideal notion of luxury.

By Vaishnavi Maloth

Let’s take a look at how we can experiment and style sneakers with a variety of different outfits

FUSION WITH SAREES

Taking on a contemporary mix with sarees and sneakers is an eccentrically beautiful concept. Projecting tradition along with current trends will up your fashion game by a notch. Samantha Ruth Prabhu rocked a similar look with a beautiful black printed saree by pairing it with contrasting white sneakers, a perfect combination that never fails to impress.

THE MODERN IT GIRL

A casual look with a cotton Kurti and sneakers for all the students and working women is possibly the perfect blend. It is easy to carry and fashionable at its best. Paired with the right accessories, this look can make you stand out without having to put much effort. As seen on the tv actress Ayeza Khan, with a vibrant Kurti and sneakers, exudes the modern girl aesthetic with a traditional touch to it.

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SUIT IT UP WITH

The dapper combo of a classy suit and flashy sneakers are quite the talk of the fashion carpets. It integrates luxury, comfort, and finesse. Whether it is a formal meeting or an outing with your friends, this look will magnify your confidence. David Beckham sports a dashing look rocking a designer suit plus bold and flashy sneakers.

MONOTONE COORDS

Clad in singular tonality from top to toe and complementing it with flamboyant sneakers will give your fashion game an edge. The spotlight stays on your sneakers as the contrasting elements of your style blend in but stand out simultaneously. This kind of style was seen sported by Sebastian Stan at the grand annual ball Met Gala who wore a hot pink outfit from head to toe pairing it with sneakers matching the same tone.

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DELICATE DRESSES AND STATEMENT SNEAKERS-

We often pair flowy dresses with heels or sandals and it is such an eye-pleasing feminine expression but a little twist to it by styling a dress with sneakers adds a different layer to your style. It displays a perfect amalgamation of athletic and aesthetic elements. Zendaya looks light on her toes and free as she pairs a sheer blue dress with bright white sneakers.

EVERYDAY BASICS

It is a common sight to see most of us sporting sneakers in our daily lives. They are comfortable and easily manageable and stylish to top it all. So, it is a no-brainer when we choose them for an outing or college or just to grab a cup of coffee. We all have a soft spot for sneakers. Princess Diana was the OG influencer of casual outfit collections. Her iconic pairing of college sweatshirts, biker shorts, and sneakers is relevant to this day and quite popular among fashion enthusiasts.

FASHION SHOWS

Sneakers are not just casual street sightings but they are also espied on high-end designer fashion runways. Over the decades, they have been incorporated into big fashion houses like Balenciaga, Gucci, and Prada. As seen Gigi Hadid walking the runway of the luxury brand Off-White wearing sneakers with a black dramatic flair dress.

STRAIGHT FROM THE RED CARPET

Red carpets usually display a manifold of looks from melodramatic couture to simple basics. These days, celebrities don’t shy away from wearing sneakers on red carpets. Billie Eilish is one of the front bearers of comfortable yet luxurious fashion, she dons sneakers everywhere from streets to red carpet. Seen in a Gucci printed set and striking sneakers, she exudes power and comfort.

NIKE

ADIDAS

Nike is one of the leading brands in the business for about six decades now and is the largest producer of sportswear in the world. Some of their iconic products include Jordans, Air Forces, and Air Max.

The German brand is often famously referred to as the ‘three stripes company’ which is its identity mark and is one of the best places to get yourself a bomb pair of sneakers.

REEBOK

From classic trainers to cross-fit shoes, you can find a variety of sneakers suited to your taste at Reebok. Both affordable and comfortable, it is one of the most prominent brands to look out for.

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PUMA

Puma is another well-known company where you can purchase stylish sneakers. They often partnered with celebrities for creative collaborations and produce special collections.

CONVERSE

Converse shoes are one of the most popular among teens. The one-of-a-kind shoes with the brand’s star sign, smooth rounded toe, and rubber sole are a cozy and stylish fit, with a variety of customization available. Their famous sellers are Chuck Taylor All Stars, One Star, and Jack Purcell.

SNEAKERHEADS’ CORNER

Tadd Liu

“Sneakers are the highlight of any good outfit. I love my Chucks as they go with every outfit and that gives me an edge. Besides my Converse, I love Jordans as they give an amazing touch to my street style.”

Bhavika Sirvani

“There is a sneaker for pretty much any outfit — or any dress. I like to add a dash of cool or casual to an otherwise proper outfit, making it impossible to stereotype and giving it a go-anywhere vibe. While being fancy and buttoned up on the top, I trust my sneakers to give it a balanced look. A tip is to make a statement with your sneakers. Instead of thinking “what shoes go with this outfit?” why not start with a pair of trendy sneakers

Sri Apuri

“Sneakers is a fashion statement. It makes any outfit look sassy and classy. It is a great way of styling any outfit you wear, any kind of look plus sneakers, it will look awesome. Well for me, I think that it goes well with jeans and lehenga. Footwear really matters to me and sneakers are the one I always choose as it suits everything I wear.”