OnInstagram, there are another 61K posts with the same hashtag.
It isvery mucha thing.
Unsurprisingly, nail pros attribute this phenomenon to the rise of the “engagement pic” on social media.
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“Since the engagement photo has become more popular, manicured hands have followed suit.
You don’t want chipped nails when you post the official picture, right?”
That said, there are a few things worth considering as you narrow down your options.
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For starters, specific colors complement different metals.
But of course, this matching method only works if you know what the ring looks like.
If not, celebrity nail artistJulie Kandelacrecommends a simple nail look.
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“I think of one word: timeless,” she says.
Green seconds this sentiment, pointing out that super minimal nails have been trending lately.
“[I recommend] glassy, natural neutral shades or aclassic French,” she says.
If you’re not into nudes, that’s okay, too.
“If you love bold color, don’t shy away from that,” Green says.
And when all else fails?
There are plenty ofpress-onsyou can pop on to get ring-ready in minutes.
If your nails need rehab, try astrengthening treatmentlike CND RescueRXto help them grow and prevent breakage.
“We’ve formulated these treatments to maximize nail health, hardness, and length.”
We recommend the Sidia Hand Exfoliant and Bioeffect EGF Hand Serum.
Implementing an exfoliant and serum will help remove dead skin cells and infuse your hands with hydration.
IMO: We all deserve to treat ourselves and show our hands some extra TLC ahead of our engagements.
