NAIL IT
Stay in vogue with these manicure trends By Erin Sauder
Photos by April Duda Photography and provided by Onyx Studio
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FASHION APRIIL 2022
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he season of fresh starts and new beginnings is upon us. Why not step up your nail game with a fresh manicure? Just some of the polish trends dominating Kane County this spring include marble effects, intricate floral and abstract designs, matte topcoats and more.
“I am getting more requests for nail art than ever before,” says Stephanie Olofson, owner of Onyx Studio. Her East Dundee salon offers nail, waxing and spray tanning services. “Clients of all ages, and with all different kinds of jobs, want art and designs added to their freshly manicured nails.” And many are pulling inspiration from social media sites Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok. One classic nail art design is trending again, though these days it’s gotten a modern makeover. “The French manicure is making a huge comeback, but not the traditional white tip,” Olofson says. “Different colored tips or mixing French tips with other designs is very popular.” For instance, the side French manicure flips the design so that the curve of polish runs down the side of each nail rather than the tips. The skinny French manicure features a neutral base, with a superfine tip in classic white or metallic polish. The reverse French manicure is exactly what it sounds like: the half-moon curves go on the bases of the nails instead of the tips. Matte nail polish is also in high demand at Olofson’s shop, located at 207 Barrington Ave. “It’s something I never used to do, but people are loving the unique look,” she says. “This type of nail finish changes the entire look of their polish.” The accent nail technique is also a trend that’s sticking around. This style of manicure involves showcasing a single nail by adding a noticeable contrast. “The ring fingers on both hands are typically decorated with a design, different color or glitter,” Olofson says. “Although the ‘party nail’ is still very popular, I’m getting a lot more requests for nail art that involves more or even all the nails.”
