So, my nails were looooong (and at that length, do look fake). I was in the mood for blue anyway and I painted my very well-maintained and 5mm long nails blue. At my offices, I notice that “male” colors of blue, green, black, gray go unnoticed while the stereotypical reds and pinks tend to draw attention. I am sitting here with bare nails that I filed way down because they were looking a little raggedy, and regretting that I did not give myself my weekly mani a few days ago. The biggest trigger for biting was feeling like I just needed to get that little hangnail or rough spot, and then before I knew it two weeks’ growth was gone. I mostly do them myself at home now, with Vinylux polish because it tends to dry faster and last longer. Now I don’t get gel anymore (got tired of the expense) but I have to keep my nails manicured at all times or I will pick. Investing the time and money made me hate the idea of ruining my expensive manicure! It was probably not the greatest idea, but I started getting gel nails and just kept them up for about two years.
#Acrylic nails shapes and lengths professional#
I wanted to look professional and in my head that meant non-bitten nails. I was a biter my whole life until I graduated college and got my first “real” job. So let’s talk, ladies!įor my $.02, I’m hoping Reader L meant a millimeter instead of a centimeter - holding up a ruler against my very short nails, a centimeter past my fingertip looks like it would be double the length of my nail. But we’ve never talked shape/length, and even our work-appropriate nail color discussion was many moons ago. We’ve talked in the past about finding a nail salon near your office, nail care for the minimalists, and the best nail colors for work.
I will be starting at a somewhat conservative firm in the fall. I also always wear nude or light pink polish to soften the look. They are short enough to look natural, but they are about a centimeter past my finger tips. I like to wear acrylics that are modestly long and rounded in order to enlongate my stubby fingers. I have read a good deal of advice online about work appropriate nail colors, but I cannot find much on length and shape.
What’s your definition of work-appropriate nails? Do you think there are any definite nail DON’TS for the office? What is your favorite nail polish color and nail shape to wear to work? And, readers - as busy women, do you prefer gel or acrylic over regular nail polish? Reader L has a great question: Here’s a topic we haven’t discussed in FOREVER: nails and the office. Office Hairstyles: Our Best Advice For Professional Hair.Where to Find Stylish Petite Suits for Women.Where to Find Petite-Friendly Clothes for Work.Guide to The Best Tops for Under Women’s Suits.Summer Associates: Resources for the Longest Interview of Your Life.
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