The easiest, most stylish way to capture the spirit of Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is just one week away, and everyone is getting into the mood for celebration. From updating your wardrobe to getting a new hairstyle and treating yourself to a luxury staycation, Chinese New Year is just another great timing to splurge and pamper yourself to look perfect at reunion dinners and parties.
To get a new look for Lunar New Year, one of the must-have beauty rituals is to get your nails done. Don't know where to begin? Worry not. We spoke to experts at some of the city’s most beloved nail salons—Sense of Touch, EightyEight, The Nail Library and Flawless Spa to find out the trendiest manicure designs for the Year of the Rat:
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1. Classic French tips, with a twist
Elevate your look by giving a chic upgrade to the classic French manicure. Dion Leung, General Manager of Sense of Touch suggests that the ever-so-popular French manicure is coming back in style this celebratory season.
Don’t limit yourself to nude or just clear polish as the base coat. Breathe new life into the classic design with a blush pink base, followed by a delicate stripe of glossy red along each fingertip. Looking for more sleek designs that go particularly well with French manicure? Try to add small heart shapes and double Frenches to make your nails looking extra unique and fashionable.