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Refinery29
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Everyone's Asking For The 'Vanilla French' Manicure Right Now
There's seemingly no limit to the number of nail trends to choose from at any given moment. This spring alone, we spied angel chrome nails, obsessed over the beach manicure and were swayed by barely there nail tints. If TikTok is anything to go by, though, nothing beats the French manicure for summer. With millions of views, the hashtag #Frenchmanicure serves up countless creative takes on the wearable classic. There's the trending " faded French," where the crisp white tips blend into a nude base for an ombré effect, not to mention the " glow French", which features a jelly-like base and a contrasting opaque white tip. But if you ask manicurists, one particular spin on the iconic nail look is on the tip of everyone's tongue at the moment. Enter: the "vanilla French" manicure. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah (@heluviee) What is the vanilla French manicure? Editorial manicurist Ami Streets explains that the vanilla French manicure is a contemporary take on the '90s and early '00s classic we all know and love, but with a few simple updates. The base, rather than being an opaque baby pink or peach shade, is translucent, much like this look by manicurist Megan Rose. "[This] manicure enlists a sheer shade that will enhance your natural nails while camouflaging any imperfections," says Streets. "As a result, nails simply look perfectly groomed." On TikTok and Instagram, some manicurists are even using the vanilla French manicure and the"modern French" manicure interchangeably. (The word "vanilla" refers to the soft cream colour of the tip of the nail.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Megan Rose (@ The shape is key, too. "[This] manicure substitutes the classic square shape for a softer, more subtle, rounded or almond nail shape, and the French tip is delicate and slim as opposed to wide and more defined," explains Streets. "This looks a little more understated and sophisticated, especially if painted in more muted shades of cream rather than the typical bright white tip. It gives the illusion of being your nails — but better." Take inspiration from digital creator Sarah on Instagram. Aside from the more rounded, elongated shape, the key point of difference is in the shades used. For the base, manicurists are ditching solid colours for translucent pink, nude, or even clear to enhance the natural nail, depending on personal preference. The ivory tip imitates the tip of a natural nail, which is never stark white, so the final result is a lot more believable. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chels Lou (@chelslounails) How do you achieve a vanilla French manicure? For best results, especially if you're choosing gel, Builder in a Bottle (BIAB), or acrylic extensions, visit a qualified manicurist. "Ask your nail technician for a rounded or almond shape," says Streets. Your chosen nail professional will help you decide which will look best, depending on the length of your nails. Streets suggests a rounded or square-oval shape for short nails (look to this shape by Nicole McMillan on Instagram) and an almond shape for longer nails. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlotte Knight (@nailchark) Streets suggests choosing a base shade that's suitable for your skin tone, but if in doubt, opt for a clear polish. She adds that the finishing touch is a slim French tip in an off-white shade, like this look by nail artist Charlotte Knight. If you'd rather give the French tip a go yourself, there are plenty of tutorials on TikTok. Some manicure enthusiasts are pressing each nail into the soft pad of their finger coated in polish to achieve the slim tip, while others are investing in a silicone stamper, which is essentially a gel cushion (a lot less messy than the former). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nicole McMillan (@cocodoesnails) How long does the vanilla French manicure last? A manicure like this should typically last for around two to three weeks, which is good news for the low-maintenance among us. The sheer base colour typical of the vanilla French" manicure means that as nails get longer, any evidence of growth around the cuticle area isn't particularly noticeable. Opting for gel polish or BIAB will boost the longevity of a manicure like this, but if you prefer regular polish, consider investing in a gel-effect top coat to prevent chipping and lend a glossy, professional-looking finish.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Spartans are latest power four school to offer elite, 4-star edge rusher Rashad Streets
Spartans are latest power four school to offer elite, 4-star edge rusher Rashad Streets Michigan State football has entered the sweepstakes for a major edge rusher in the 2027 class from Raleigh, N.C. Rashad Streets of Millbrook High School announced earlier this week that he's received an offer from Michigan State. Streets -- who is one of a few Millbrook players to receive an offer from the Spartans this week -- posted on his social media X account about the offer from Michigan State on Monday. Streets is listed as a high-end four-star prospect in 247Sports' composite system. He holds a recruiting rating of 96.89, and ranks as the No. 8 edge rusher in the 2027 class. He is also listed as the No. 1 player from North Carolina and No. 44 overall player in the class. Michigan State joins a long list of schools that are interested in Streets. According to 247Sports, he holds offers from nearly 30 schools. Some of the notable schools to offer Streets are Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Miami (FL), Missouri, NC State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, SMU, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Art and Wine walk in downtown Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Downtown Sioux Falls is showing off its artistic side. It's a relatively quiet Friday morning as downtown Sioux Falls braces for a busy night with the Spring Art & Wine Walk. Chris Reder resigns from House seat 'Art & Wine Walk is an event that downtown Sioux Falls puts on twice a year. We partner local retailers with local artists and we provide wine for the guests to sip and sample,' DTSF Marketing Manager Jeb Cooper said. The event is free to attend, with a wine punch card available for purchase at many of the 38 participating businesses. 'We generally see the traditional painters, some sculptors, a lot of pottery recently, but there's also live musicians, and there's also some cooking classes,' Cooper said. 'I love getting people into the gallery that don't maybe frequent the arts, but you get to see that little spark,' Rehfelds Modern Fine Art & Framing Gallery Director Alix Kyrie said. Kyrie is the gallery director at Rehfelds, where they're featuring a sculptor from Colorado and a painter from California, but each is originally from South Dakota. It's just a sampling of what the city has to offer. 'It's a really great time of year for arts. We're celebrating the Levitt announcing their season, SculptureWalk's going up, and we have Art & Wine Walk so it's just a great time for us to celebrate the arts downtown,' Kyrie said. The Art & Wine Walk also has an outdoor option, a new initiative called Open Streets, and this month it's on Phillips Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets. 'Downtown Sioux Falls is opening sections of Phillips Avenue on the first Friday of every month through May, June, July, and August to really activate to just activate and really bring the community together and to re-envision what streets could be. They're not just for cars but people as well,' Cooper said. And this month, don't forget the art and wine. The Art & Wine Walk is Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Sioux Falls. The wine sampling punch cards are available for purchase at 'Open Streets' or participating businesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
23-04-2025
- BBC News
Medway mum receives £1,000 of parking fines despite exemption
A Kent mother has received £1,260 worth of fines for dropping her daughter off at school despite being a blue badge Nwaokolo, from Walderslade in Chatham, has been fined £70 on 18 separate occasions for using a School Street even though blue badge holders are exempt from the received a court order in April over the fines despite having been reassured she qualified for an exemption, she Council said it was withdrawing the fines and reviewing its internal processes. The authority introduced School Streets near seven schools in the area in March 2024 in an attempt to improve safety and air roads become pedestrian and cycle-only zones during term-time drop-off and pick-up plate recognition cameras are used to enforce the restrictions, but residents, their carers and blue badge holders are Nwaokolo was temporarily using a courtesy car in November and December – when the fines were issued – but said she gave the council the new vehicle registration, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Ms Nwaokolo said that receiving penalty charge notices (PCNs) for using the street was making her health "a lot worse" and she was concerned about her credit rating."It's actually got to the point that I'm scared to open the mail, because every time I open the mail, there is a new citation or a penalty charge," she said."What annoys me the most is that they have assured me that I am exempt, that I don't need to pay for this, and yet they are now taking it to court because I haven't paid."Medway Council said it apologised for "any distress caused" and that the fines issued "were due to a delay in processing a change of vehicle exemption"."We are also reviewing internal processes to prevent similar occurrences in the future."The local authority is currently consulting on expanding School Streets to nine further sites in Medway.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls residents optimistic about central area revival
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Neighbors are elated to hear of the potential revitalization of central Wichita Falls. 'Sometimes this neighborhood can feel almost like a forgotten area of town,' Central Wichita Falls neighbor Jennifer Dunn said. From Seymour Highway to Kell West Blvd. And Kemp Blvd. to Brook Ave lays history. 'Lot of history, a lot of traditions in this neighborhood, and I want to see it thrive,' Dunn said. The Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee is ready to rejuvenate the area with its 'Heart of the Falls Revitalization' plan. 'We want to preserve and revitalize, not gentrify,' chair Mike Mitchell told Wichita Falls City Councilors. 'We don't want to push the people that are in this neighborhood out. We just want them to kind of create that culture and start taking a little more pride in the neighborhood.' The committee developed its plan based on community feedback. Priorities include a tree clearing program, a Bright Nights, Safe Streets initiative, and enhancing existing infrastructure, just like neighbors have seen at Bridwell Park. 'I love the idea of some neighborhood pride that people,' Dunn said. Dunn is also a lifelong member of Lamar Baptist Church. She said seeing the city take initiative to restore the historic neighborhood has her excited for the future. 'We've had schools close in this area. We've had churches close in this area. Statistics show that when either of those things leave the neighborhood, the neighborhood will then go downhill,' Dunn said. 'I'm grateful to see the city taking an interest and helping to countermeasure those things and help lift up this neighborhood.' But it won't happen overnight. Dunn encourages neighbors to support the process. 'This would improve the quality of life for everyone in the neighborhood,' Dunn said. 'It's not the worst of the worst. It's not the best of the best. It can kind of feel forgotten. That makes my heart sad. I'm excited to see some effort going into revitalizing it.' Committee members and city councilors are aiming to remember the neighborhood Dunn feels is forgotten. Committee members are set to meet to discuss further action. They believe they will present the city council with recommendations at the upcoming meetings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
