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Nail Files
Monthly Nail Inspiration


May Nail Files: Coastal Summer
This month's nail files inspired by BeautyLookBook For the first time in a long time, I went into my next appointment knowing what I wanted. I was reading a review Beauty Lookbook covered and seen this beautiful blue shade and said THAT'S IT!! I even loved the nude combo with it. The Beauty Look Book Chanel Review Even the nude shade I would've grabbed buuuut it's SOLD OUT and the blue shade I thought was a fun color in the spirit of the upcoming Summer Season. Instead of thi

Kisha No E
May 251 min read


April Nail Files: Coral & Curls
Well, Well, Well...look how fast April has zoomed by. Almost so fast that I'd miss sharing my April Nail Files. YIKES!!! Coming off of March's Spring Whisper, I had nothing on the docket for this month. I did know going into May, I wanted something bright. Something to represent sunny days and something that would make me smile when I glanced down at this set. The first quarter of the year was a slow start and I wanna come alive for 2nd quarter. I almost went with RED. Yall k

Kisha No E
Apr 302 min read


March Nail Files: Spring Whisper
March arrives like a gentle whisper at the window, and this set answers in kind. For this theme I leaned into hues that feel like the season stretching and yawning to wake up—minty fresh with a shimmer of aqua that catches the light like ocean waves flirting with the shore-can you hear the splash, lol. I didn't have anything in mind when I sat in the chair. Yall know my default is anything pink but wanted to celebrate the Spring season differently. I almost went lavender-ish.

Kisha No E
Mar 221 min read


February Nail Files: Out of the Blue
Navy Notes & Tiffany Whispers I normally have a theme in mind before I get in the chair or at least try to but this one was on a whim. My nail appointments fall towards the end of the month so Feb bout over and I didn't wanna do the cliche red. Rolling into March, I didn't wanna do the St. Patty's infamous green and I had already brung in the new year with my signature pink. Courtesy of The Beauty Look Book Well...I'd been eyeballing the most recent Chanel Denim Collection. I

Kisha No E
Feb 221 min read


January Nail Files: Quiet Elegance
Quiet beauty is about subtlety and refinement. It’s not about loud or flashy designs but about colors and styles that speak softly yet leave a lasting impression. Last year, my cousins gave me a great idea to start journaling my monthly nail designs and voila; Nail Files were born. After a hiatus the last few months,I'm freshly BACK!! My inspo for January nails is inspired my focus on balance and harmony to represent my birthday month. Each color in the combo has a role: Nav

Kisha No E
Jan 282 min read


November/December Nail Files: Candy Coated
Ooooh lucky you, this will be a two for one-er because well...I typically get my nails done at the end of the month that takes me into the new month. With December being here in the next blink-this post will carry me into the new year. With coming to the tail end of 2025, I love how I peel off to go into my hibernation with a quiet power to return to the basics. This is where I let the acrylics go n trim down to the softest version of myself in more ways than one. The finale

Kisha No E
Nov 28, 20252 min read


October Nail Files: Wickedly Polished
OOOPS!!! I almost forgot to share this month’s Nail Files which is dripping in dark glamour as we end the month with one of the best "holiday's: ever-Halloween. I'm always dressed up (in my head) and visiting the haunted houses (in my head) and even going downtown for the tradition of DC with the running in heels in Adam's Morgan (I've only been once). If you know me, I am NOT one for dark colors because (in my head) they age hands. Growing up seeing woman with burgundy or d

Kisha No E
Oct 29, 20252 min read


September Nail Files: Muted Radiance
Fall feels like a soft exhale after the heat of summer—an invitation to scale things down without losing the shimmer of self-expression. This month’s nails are understated but not unnoticed, with a pearl iridescent base that catches the light in the most delicate way. On one hand, a whisper of emerald green steps in, adding just the right amount of jewel-toned edge. Together, they strike the balance between subtle sophistication and quiet strength—the perfect nod to the seaso

Kisha No E
Sep 23, 20251 min read


August Nail Files: Golden Voyage
This month’s nail journey was freestyled because I had nothing in mind when I sat in the chair for my fill-in. I've also been so busy...

Kisha No E
Aug 18, 20251 min read


July Nail Files: Oinks n Ombres
Growing up there are two iconic figures I've always marveled. You all know one; Betty Boop-that was easy. There's another I loved the...

Kisha No E
Jul 15, 20252 min read


June Nail Files: Bittersweet Mocha Mood
June's mani is brewed to perfection—rich, smooth, and effortlessly chic. I went for a bittersweet mocha mood, where deep brown tones meet...

Kisha No E
Jun 23, 20251 min read


May Nail Files: Just Add Synergy
This month, I didn't really have a well thought out theme to go by but Sharisse doesn't disappoint and still hits it on the mark. Often...

Kisha No E
May 19, 20252 min read


April Nail Files: Turquoise Temptation
For this month, I said no thanks to soft girl spring and went full-on color drama —because why blend in when you can pop off? My April...

Kisha No E
Apr 23, 20251 min read


March Nail Files: Orchid Dreams
After easing into February with some soft, understated nude nails, it’s officially spring—and I’m ready for a fresh, vibrant mood! As...

Kisha No E
Mar 25, 20251 min read


February Nail Files: Fresh Start
In celebration of new opportunities and fresh starts, I wanted my nails this month to reflect such and went with natural n neutral shades...

Kisha No E
Feb 25, 20251 min read


January Nail Files: Timeless Gemstones
Kicking off my monthly Nail Files; I'm excited to start off the top of the year with none other than my birthstone as the inspo for...

Kisha No E
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Nail Files: The Origin
If ever there was a signature style to have...NAILS is just it for me. My nails have been a staple for me and they've been crafted in...

Kisha No E
Jan 20, 20253 min read
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