Baby boomer nails, the return. For a very chic spring

The baby boomer nails they experienced their boom a few years ago, but now, the discreet elegance of their degradé effect, which fades from pink very naturally towards white, seems to have returned to the spotlight again. Undermining excessively creative and multicolored proposals with sophisticated brushstrokes.

Accompanying this great return is certainly the blossoming of the new spring and its delicate nuances which recall the slow blossoming of flowers, but also the beginning of the ceremony season, perfect opportunities to choose this chic nail art. «Perfect for everyday use thanks to their simplicity, these nails have remained the first choice for special occasions for years», she explains Samantha Ciapettiowner of BeautyDreambeauty center in Milan, bookable on Treatwell.

In fact, its neutral colors go well with any type of look, giving the hands a tidy and sophisticated appearance. But how are they achieved? And what are the costs? We asked the expert.

What are baby boomer nails?

“I'm a modern and refined reinterpretation of the traditional French manicure. Compared to the latter, in fact, which has the smile, i.e. the clear white bezel on the tips, the Baby Boomer ones offer a sophisticated and soft shade between white and pink which gives the nails a brighter and more natural appearance”.

How are they made?

«The creation of Baby Boomer nails requires an accurate and above all consolidated technique. In my center I use acrygel to ensure a smooth and natural transition between the two colors. Starting from the tip of the nail with the white, I delicately blend upwards before applying the pink, always selecting the shade most suited to the natural tone of the client's nail.”

Why do they continue to be successful?

«Because they are very versatile and adapt to different situationsthe. Perfect for everyday use thanks to their simplicity, these nails have for years remained the first choice for special occasions, such as weddings and important events, making the hand very elegant and suitable for every look.”

What is the most suitable nail shape?

«Baby Boomer nails fit harmoniously into a variety of shapes, including square, oval, ballerina and almond. Thanks to their ability to slim and soften the hands, these nails add a touch of grace and femininity in all different cases. It is up to the operator's ability to understand the most suitable shape for each customer's hands and to balance the white and pink well to guarantee an impeccable result.”

What are the costs?

«As far as costs are concerned, it depends on whether it is a semi-permanent treatment or a complete reconstruction. In my center the Baby Boomer technique is applied to reconstruction with lengthening and has a starting price of €120, while the cost of monthly touch-ups varies slightly based on the length of the nails, fluctuating between €65 and €68».

What is the substantial difference with milky nails?

«Unlike milky nails which involve the use of only one color, white or pink, and which give a neat and clean appearance to the hands, Baby Boomer nails offer a superior level of refinement and style thanks to their delicate nuancewithout ever giving up practicality and versatility.”