pictured: an alternative to bare nails, sheer nails. / Chanel Affirmee nail polish for summer 2026 /

Bare nails are not a thing. Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. The people touting bare nails on social media as luxury and the current trend, don’t live in a luxury world. They are just promoting their own personal opinion which is not reality.

When people have bare nails, it is for a number of reasons. Some of those reasons may include a person is between manicures, or the polish chipped and they didn’t have time to repaint before going out so they opted to remove the polish, or someone is working on something that may chip their nails so they are paint-free, or for religious reasons, or they simply don’t like nail polish; and many more explanations. It has nothing to do with luxury, and everything to do with choices and lifestyle.

If you are wondering about luxury and nail polish, and what the correlation might be, you’re seeking an answer to something very individual. Nail polish is something artistic, and everyone expresses themselves in different ways. Some people prefer long nails, some short. Some people like nail art, others prefer one color. The list goes on.

I know “looking rich” or “looking wealthy” is a current internet and social media trend, but what is that trend really? It doesn’t matter if you try to look a certain way outside of your tax bracket, you will still look like you. Looking like a tax bracket above yours, isn’t about the bag you carry, the nails you have painted, or the colors you wear, it is a vibe and how you carry yourself. It is a lifestyle you can afford or not afford. So instead of seeking to look a certain way which doesn’t represent your bank account, how about dressing for yourself and reflecting your own personal lifestyle and vibe. You will feel more secure and luxurious than you ever imagined.

Oh, and have fun with your nails! Paint them any color you are in the mood for, don’t let some random social media account tell you bare nails are a thing, because they are not a trend, just a choice.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy