Aquanova: Find Your Style – It Matters More Than Following Hailey’s Nail Trend

“I spent 3 hours in a nail salon and $200 on a design, but the more I look at it at home, the more awkward it feels.” “I saw Hailey’s new nails and immediately followed the trend, only to end up with a look that feels like I’m wearing someone else’s clothes.” If you’ve ever had these experiences, it’s not that “your hands aren’t nice” – it’s that you’ve fallen into two major pitfalls of nail consumption: paying for time-consuming, overpriced salons, and compromising your taste for blind trend-chasing. As a brand focused on press-on nails, Aquanova wants to share this: True elegance isn’t copying someone else’s beauty, but finding a style that’s uniquely yours. True efficiency isn’t wasting time in a salon, but using well-suited press-on nails to effortlessly embrace your own vibe.

The “Hidden Drain” of Local Nail Salons

Anyone who’s been to a nail salon knows how draining it can be. A single appointment involves at least 5 steps: removing old polish, shaping nails, applying a base coat, painting, and adding decorations. The whole process takes 2-4 hours – and on weekends, you might even have to wait for an available station. Your precious free time is entirely spent squeezed into a tiny salon chair.

Worse still are the “price surprises”: Basic designs start at $100, and you’ll pay extra for gems or hand-painted details. Yet the final result often “doesn’t match the promise.” The nail technician might say, “This is the trending Hailey style right now,” but if your fingers are 1cm shorter than Hailey’s, those pointed nails will end up looking like “little claws.” They might claim, “This color makes skin look brighter,” but if you have fair skin, the warm tones that flatter wheat skin will only make you look cheap and dull.

The Pain of “Trend-Chasing Traps”

In recent years, trends like Hailey’s nails, Kardashian-style manicures, and Jennie’s go-to designs have taken social media by storm. Many people see a celebrity or influencer’s nails and instantly want the same – forgetting that beauty is personal.

Hailey’s extra-short squoval nails look great because she has long, slender fingers from regular yoga and favors minimalist outfits; her nails are just the “perfect finishing touch.” But if your hands are rounder and you usually wear sweet, frilly clothes, blindly copying those short squoval nails will only make your fingers look chunkier and your style feel disjointed.

As one Aquanova user put it: “I once followed Hailey’s trend and got the same nude short nails at a salon. But my friend said, ‘You look like you’re pretending to be mature.’ Later, I switched to almond-shaped press-ons and paired them with my usual floral dresses – and everyone complimented me, saying, ‘This is so you.’”

True Nail Aesthetic: “Find Your Vibe First, Then Pick the Design”

Aquanova has always believed that “style beats trends.” Trends fade, but a style that fits you will never go out of fashion. So how do you find your unique style? Start with two key dimensions:

1. Hand Shape + Lifestyle

If you’re an office worker who types a lot, overly long pointed nails will get in the way. Short round nails or squoval nails are your best bet. Aquanova’s “Workday Collection” even has rounded edges – elegant enough for the office, but never a hassle when typing.

If you’re a social butterfly who loves parties and wants your nails to “stand out,” diamond-embellished almond or oval nails will make you the center of attention. Better yet, press-on nails are easy to switch: Wear the sparkly set to a party, then swap to a nude set for work the next day. They adapt to every occasion.

2. Personal Outfit Style

If you love American retro fashion – think denim jackets and plaid pieces – short nails in caramel or burgundy will complement that vintage vibe. If you prefer French elegance, like button-down shirts and midi dresses, nude pink or off-white oval nails are perfect: subtle, but endlessly sophisticated.

As Aquanova’s “Style Guide” says: “Nails aren’t just an isolated accessory – they’re an extension of your overall style.”

Aquanova: Skip the Salon, Embrace Your Style

Most importantly, Aquanova helps you avoid the “time-consuming, overpriced” salon trap. A set of press-on nails takes just 5 minutes to apply – no waiting, no sitting around. They cost less than 1/3 of a salon manicure and can be reused over 20 times, making them far more cost-effective.

We also offer “personalized recommendations” based on your hand shape, skin tone, and style. For example, if you have wheat skin and love edgy-sweet fashion, we’ll suggest orange almond nails. If you have fair skin and prefer minimalism, gray squoval nails are our top pick. No more “trial and error” – you’ll find your perfect match on the first try.

More and more people are ditching salons for Aquanova – not just to save money, but because they’re tired of “paying for someone else’s taste.” After all, why spend hours on a manicure that “others think looks good” when you can put on press-ons in 5 minutes that you find comfortable and beautiful? Why copy a celebrity’s nails when you can find a style that makes your nails your “unique signature”?

Aquanova firmly believes: Beauty shouldn’t drain you, and it shouldn’t require compromise. When you stop chasing trends and stop wasting time in salons, you’ll realize: True elegance is always “the perfect fit” – for your hands, your style, and your life.