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Nailing it: A Modern Manicure in NYC

September 16, 2014

modern manicureIt wasn’t so long ago that I was still kindly declining manicurists’ offers to jazz up my manicures with nail art. They seemed too eager to paint flowers or dots on the nails of my ring fingers. My preteen self used to jump at the chance (and add a rhinestone, please!), but I’ve always thought nail art looked tacky on adults.

Until now.

Paintbox Nails modern nail artSome of the most gorgeous nails I’ve ever seen are coming from Paintbox, a modern manicure studio in New York City specializing in nail art. A look book of fashion-inspired designs are introduced each season in a curated selection of polish colors: Color-blocking. Painted moons and tips. Negative space manicures. Tiny pearl studs.

I’m dying to visit Paintbox in Soho, but first I need to grow out my nails. I always joke that you can observe my stress levels by the length of my nails. A reformed nail biter, I tend to fall off the wagon whenever I’m feeling extremely anxious, and right now, my nails are short.

Embarrassingly short.

Like, if we were to meet in person today, I’d be hesitant to shake your hand.

I can’t put bitter-tasting polish on my nails because I constantly have my fingers in Asa’s mouth. I’m almost tempted to wear acrylics to try to curb my behavior, but I haven’t met a New Jersey manicurist who doesn’t like to make them unnaturally thick.

I need to do something, however, since I’ll be shaking hands with some of my favorite bloggers and magazine editors this Thursday at the Better Homes and Gardens Stylemaker Event. Gloves, maybe?

nail art manicuresHow do you feel about nail art? Would you get one of these modern manicures?

PS – A DIY ombre manicure and my trick for a making an at-home manicure last a week.

(top two images via Instagram, bottom images via Paintbox)

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  1. Rachel

    September 18, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I love these so much. The problem I have with my nails isn’t necessarily the length, although I’m sure they could be longer and stronger. But I seem to have “those” nails that polish doesn’t want to stay on. Could be because I’m constantly washing dishes (what I’d give for a dishwasher), or just something in my DNA. It’s so hard for me to rationalize spending money on a manicure knowing the paint will start to chip before I can truly enjoy them! I tend to be a clear coat gal just to make sure they look neat.

    But man, Soho has got it going on. Those looks gorgeous.

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