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New Manicure Style?

handygal2 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:11:13 GMT

I just caught the end of Courtney's hosting of a fashion show. It looked like her nails had a French manicure with a twist. The nail beds (half-moons at the base of the nails) appeared to also be painted white, to match the tips. Has anyone seen this in "real life," and if so, is there a name for this style of manicure? I do my own nails, but l'm not sure l'm a fan of this.

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wildcat fan — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:17:13 GMT

I haven't seen that style around here, but I'm ready to see TV personalities move pass that sharp claw trend.

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catlover — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:32:30 GMT

I haven't had a french manicure in a very long time.............mmmmm....would like one.

I like these:

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice-but not practicalperfect

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handygal2 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:37:22 GMT

@catlover: The top one is beautiful-- probably good for a bride.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 13:52:18 GMT

Yes, that top one is really pretty. I had a French manicure when I got married .... Didn't think of a flower decal. I would have only done one on each hand to keep it simple.

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NJgirl 1205 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:03:18 GMT

It is called a moon manicure and became popular several years ago after one of the designers had the models sporting it on the runway. I think it originally started in the 30's. Not a fan of the dated, traditional, french pink/white style but love the unique color combinations especially with dark colors and metallics. Google moon manicure to get lots of pictures.

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handygal2 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:37:03 GMT

@Jerseygirl1266 wrote:
It is called a moon manicure and became popular several years ago after one of the designers had the models sporting it on the runway. I think it originally started in the 30's. Not a fan of the dated, traditional, french pink/white style but love the unique color combinations especially with dark colors and metallics. Google moon manicure to get lots of pictures.

Thanks, @NJgirl 1205!

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chrystaltree — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:44:06 GMT

I'm sure I have seen it on someone, somewhere. There is no limit to what women are doing with nails today. I like it, I even like the pointy talons, if that happens to be what a woman likes. There's no right or wrong when it comes to manicures now. That's a good thing. I've been doing a short, natural nail with clear polish all summer. It works with my bright lip color and wild colored polish I use on my toes. I'll do something different when fall comes.

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Ethereal — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 14:55:19 GMT

Moon manicures were popular back in the 1950s.

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Mrsq2022 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 15:13:16 GMT

I do not wear "nail art" but I appreciate it on others I'll tell you, my favorite of that group of photos is the black stiletto with the white lace overlay. On the right 20-something, those would be so cool! I don't think I like the idea of anything protruding from the nail on anyone (just going to snag on everything and scratch you) but I love the creativity that I'm seeing lately! Very fun.

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handygal2 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:35:48 GMT

Courtney's looked similar to this. I didn't like it at first, but it's beginning to grow on me (pardon the pun, lol).

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handygal2 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 17:47:52 GMT

No half moon here, but this one caught my attention. It's cute, but not for me!

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lulu2 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 18:44:33 GMT

@handygal2 wrote:

Courtney's looked similar to this. I didn't like it at first, but it's beginning to grow on me (pardon the pun, lol).

I'm a polish addict and always have my fingers and toes done. I do not like this manicure at all. Then again I am very fussy about French manicures (so many look dated to me) and I hate French pedicures.

I do look the shape and length of the nails pictured.

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mimi5775 — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 19:49:06 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
I haven't seen that style around here, but I'm ready to see TV personalities move pass that sharp claw trend.

agree!!! that sharp nail deal is freaky - reminds me of a witch...loath it...love a nice natural french mani

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:37:05 GMT

@Jerseygirl1266 wrote:
It is called a moon manicure and became popular several years ago after one of the designers had the models sporting it on the runway. I think it originally started in the 30's. Not a fan of the dated, traditional, french pink/white style but love the unique color combinations especially with dark colors and metallics. Google moon manicure to get lots of pictures.

The half moon or moon manicure is when the moon is one color and the rest of the nail is another. She mentioned that Courtney had the moon AND the tips painted white.. This has also been around for several years, but I don't know if it has a special name. They're all really just modified French Manicures.

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ladyroxanne — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:27:40 GMT

i don't really care for it, but then again i didn't see it on courtney. that may change my mind if i saw it on someone.