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Which nails look classiest for holidays?

98 replies

notaurewhatusername · 22/08/2024 21:58

I always struggle picking what nails to have!

One thing is I don't like them to look tacky - which design looks classiest?

Which nails look classiest for holidays?
Which nails look classiest for holidays?
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GargoylesofBeelzebub · 22/08/2024 23:08

Josette77 · 22/08/2024 23:06

This is what I get. I like them. Obviously. Lol

I get my nails done like this but a bit more rounded. Don't like long nails.

FlippityFloppityFlump · 22/08/2024 23:14

Josette77 · 22/08/2024 23:06

This is what I get. I like them. Obviously. Lol

These look lovely. What do you ask for?

DrinkElephants · 22/08/2024 23:22

Berlinlover · 22/08/2024 22:19

Pointy is never classy.

This.

puppyparent · 22/08/2024 23:26

Tbh if you are looking for class then just keep your own natural nails healthy and well groomed and steer clear of acrylics and gels altogether.

23Shadows · 22/08/2024 23:32

This thread demonstrates that there's no consensus on what is "classy". And ultimately, who cares? Have your nails done the way YOU like them. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

Glitterglitch · 22/08/2024 23:39

@excelledyourself are they yours? Love that shade

longdistanceclaraclara · 22/08/2024 23:46

@excelledyourself has it nailed. Sorry! Way nicer than the tips and points though.

MrsMumster · 22/08/2024 23:49

Pointed nails look aggressive to me and, personally, I find them naff.

This is an interesting thread on people's tastes.

guinnesschocolatecake · 23/08/2024 00:01

Pointy is not classy, as they so obviously aren't your own nails. It is the equivalent of heavy false eyelashes, which might be currently in fashion, but that doesn't make them classy.

I thought OP's last posted pic looked the best option out of the ones you offered. Enjoy your holidays!

Josette77 · 23/08/2024 04:26

FlippityFloppityFlump · 22/08/2024 23:14

These look lovely. What do you ask for?

I ask for French ombre.

Edingril · 23/08/2024 04:31

If you mean real classy I would say natural

MagneticSquirrel · 23/08/2024 04:38

2nd photo much nicer and more classic. Long pointy nails look fake, like overdone eyelashes.

MissAtomicBomb1 · 23/08/2024 08:05

Berlinlover · 22/08/2024 22:19

Pointy is never classy.

Yes I agree.
Pointy are more current but classy they are not so it depends what you prefer.
Personally I keep mine short and squoval then usually go for a bright colour which will show against a tan. I'm aware that's not classy though!

User364837 · 23/08/2024 08:09

Classy or not 😆 I like a bit of colour!

Which nails look classiest for holidays?
FinalInstructionstotheAudience · 23/08/2024 08:48

What @Berlinlover says - spot on!
pointy nails are CaM

TurquoiseDress · 23/08/2024 08:58

I much prefer the French manicure look, the first one is too talon-like for my liking

Both would look lovely with a tan/golden glow (however this is achieved!)

Just personal preference, I much prefer to keep my nails on the short side!

TurquoiseDress · 23/08/2024 08:59

Squoval!

That's the word I was looking for Grin

Inspireme2 · 23/08/2024 09:05

Josette77 · 22/08/2024 23:06

This is what I get. I like them. Obviously. Lol

Love that.

wtfactually · 23/08/2024 09:10

excelledyourself · 22/08/2024 22:49

Something like this. I don't like long nails at all, or french tips

These.

HermioneWeasley · 23/08/2024 09:15

If you want to look classy then @excelledyourself has given a good example.

if you’d like to know which of the two you posted is marginally classier than the other, it’s the French tip.

no judgement by the way, I have very tacky nails. I just know that they are.

LoobyDoop2 · 23/08/2024 09:18

excelledyourself · 22/08/2024 22:49

Something like this. I don't like long nails at all, or french tips

This. Pointy or coffin shaped are tacky AF.

Snoken · 23/08/2024 09:33

@excelledyourself has definitely had the nicest nails so far. Natural and short will always be classiest but if your natural nails aren't in a good condition then have them painted in one low-key colour (not ombre, not French tips) with a natural shape.

Oldfatandfrumpy · 23/08/2024 09:34

Squoval. The pointy ones always look cheap and tacky to me

Otterock · 23/08/2024 09:37

I personally prefer short and polished like this

Which nails look classiest for holidays?
StellaCruella · 23/08/2024 09:52

The square ones with white tips just aren't very in anymore - they're quite 2000.
The almond shaped ones are very fashionable now. I also think they look lovely!

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