Forget the typical selfie, nowadays it’s all about showing off your perfectly polished nails with a gorge ‘nailfie’.
Yes, it took us a while to come around to the term too, but once you do, you won’t look back! After spending so much effort on making those nails look good, why not show them off?
One Irish celeb who’s a huge fan of this trend is Holly Carpenter. The model loves to show us all her new nails when she gets them done, and we’re nothing but envious of how gorge they are!
We caught up with a Sally Hansen expert who not only taught us the best colour to use this Autumn/Winter which will take you right through to Spring/Summer of 2016 – which just so happens to be Mad Woman and Pinky Promise – but she also shared some top tips on how to show your newly pampered and preened nails off with a great nailfie. We can’t wait to try these out:
Coloured backgrounds
Coloured backgrounds are key to create a mood, and make details POP.
Props
Become a clutch player – literally. Grip edges of any surface and props to angle nails toward the lens.
Creative backgrounds
Choose creative backdrops to complement special details and deliver a unique combination.
Teamwork
Use the buddy system to shoot that two-handed pose. Remember to return the favour!
Poses
Try new poses to keep it interesting. Playfulness and fun are essential ingredients in the ultimate nailfie.
Filters
These help by transforming the ordinary to extraordinary from Hudson to Nashville… experiment with a combination of flash/brightening effects for amazing results.
Accessorize
Finding the right piece of jewellery can elevate your #nailfie game to the next level.
Lighting
Lighting is everything! Without the right amount of direct light, no filter can make your nail shot Insta-worthy.
