Style May 25, 2017
You’ve seen celebrities like Kylie Jenner flaunt their beautifully-polished claw nails on Instagram. But if you’re anything like me, you might’ve felt too timid to try any style that goes beyond your basic manicure.
No spa-mani, just regular, thank you.
And with the summer season upon us, it could be a great opportunity to leave those stiletto heels at home and start rocking a set of stiletto nails for a more adventurous look at the beach this summer.
Don’t mistake this style for an almond nail shape, a coffin/ballerina nail or even a simple pointed nail shape. In fact, stiletto nails are in a category all of their own.
What are stiletto nails, you ask? They’re finely sculpted adhesives glued to your actual nail. The nail technician will clip and file them down to create a long smooth tip like you see in the pictures.
But what makes them stand out amongst all the other nail shapes? Stiletto nails are different because of their very sharp and very very pointy tips – much pointier than any other style, in fact.
So don’t be afraid to bring on the drama with these five different stiletto nail styles. Each one is perfect to rock with your bikini for your next vacation getaway.
Choose a glitter polish for a glorious sparkle nail to shimmer under the summer sun. The glitter polish falls on the ring-finger of these stiletto nails, which can be a subtle, chic way to add sparkle to your fingertips. White is also a great color to contrast sun-tanned skin, wonderful for that hot summer vacation!
Here’s another glitter look that packs a brighter punch. The sparkle pink polish screams, “I’m a Barbie girl.” And if you’re already sporting stiletto nails, you might as well go all out with this ultimate girly shade.
Cool textures and graphic shapes are great ways to bring your nails to life. Use two-tone color blocking to your fingernails.
Try this style for a one-way ticket to instant glam using small rhinestones like the ones above for an instant sparkle and shine to your polish! These aqua stones blend harmoniously with these varieties of turquoise and French blue shades.
The term ombre describes the blending of one color shade to another, usually from light to dark. These ombre stiletto nails start nude at the base then gradually and subtly turn into a bright tangerine hue at the tips. This peachy color will pair perfectly against a beach sunset.
These nail shapes are perfect if you need something slightly less intense than the full-blown stiletto. But of course, turning down the intensity doesn’t mean turning down the dramatic flair.
The short stiletto is very similar to the traditional stiletto nail, only much shorter and with a thicker tip. And ENTITY loves the white rose appliqué against the pewter nude polish for a soft elegant touch.
If you’re planning on trying any of these nail styles, tag ENTITY on Instagram with @entitymag!
