Prepare to see NFC nails everywhere.
Chatting with besties on FaceTime?
I’ve done it.
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Funky hairstyles and an affinity for bright colors?
Technology is, in fact, incredible.
“There are two types of NFC nail chips that Ive been using.
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A blinking light that will start shining whenever your phone is unlocked.
And no, it’s notnearlyas complicated as it sounds.
“They’re paper thin and about the size of an Advil,” she adds.
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“They’re weightless, painless, and don’t heat up or anything.
They’re also reusable, as long as you remove them delicately.
What’s not to love?
While Howe may be ahead of the curve with NFC manicures, they’re bound to get big.
Lastly, there’s the social component.
A nail tap to bring up an Instagram profile is an incredible flirting move.
Or a business move!
(You choose.)
Kiki has even utilized the technology to create their own social media platform.
“If you’re using a light-up sticker, leave a little area where the light can shine through.
Its a little yellow in color so I like to cover it with opaque polish.”
you could also buy press ons like Kiki’s.
The brand’s next set?
Abutterfly chrome designcreated by Morgan Gilbertson ofHaus Of Nails.