Will the lipstick nail shape become a trend?
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The unusual shape of nails in the form of “lipstick” flashes on Instagram from time to time, attracting increased attention. Where it came from and whether it will become a trend next year - let’s look into the material.
A couple of years ago, the shape of nails in the form of lipstick blew up the Internet, because it looks very unusual and fresh. The idea to create it came from the well-known South Korean nail artist Park Yun Jung. The girl came up with it while working on a shoot for the YSL brand.
“I was working on a commercial for YSL sunglasses and was captivated by the shape of the cat eye glasses. I thought: why not rethink it in terms of nail design? But as a result, the shape turned out to be more like a lipstick,” says Park Yoon Jung.
To build this shape, it is enough to file your nails in one direction so that one side of the free edge is higher than the other. Do not forget to trim the shape of your nails at the side ridges so that it looks harmonious.
Surprisingly, despite the strange appearance, the “lipstick” nail shape turned out to be very practical to wear. The master notes that it is much more convenient in everyday life than, for example, a stiletto or other pointed shapes. Nails with a beveled free edge have not become mainstream, but they have not left the nail arena either, so we can assume that their finest hour is yet to come.
It’s also interesting to experiment with “lipstick” in terms of design. Even the most ordinary colored French manicure looks unusual and impressive on this shape, and if you play with lines, geometric shapes and abstract elements, you can create incredibly creative manicure options.
The ombre effect, marble pattern and transparent extensions also look very bright on this form, and to create fun nail art, use funny images and prints to develop a unique design.