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BUSINESS} reader to reader Are French manicures and pedicures still in style for bridal nails? I'm finding that most of my brides are veering from the traditional French and are choosing cream colors that complement their chosen decor. It certainly is nice to finally see a splash of color against that bright white dress. The traditional photographs of the newly married couple's hands and shiny rings also look much more interesting when the bride is wearing a shade that pops. na Alberino Alerissa, Tampa, Fla. Absolutely. French manicures are a classic, timeless look. Different styles of nails and art come and go over the years but we always have the French manicure. Tammi Merritt Hair Match, Knoxville, Tenn. French manis and pedis are the least requested services that I get for bridal nails. I think modern brides (at least in big cities) are more fashionable and want to be unique. Simple designs and light colors are the most popular and many brides are opting to add some hints of glitter or jewels for a little opulence. Yes! I, however, encourage my brides to add an accent nail to their manicure for an updated French look. Crystals, lace, and feminine flowers are great sellers for me. Maggie Carden Salon Bior, Knoxville, Tenn. I think they are for hands, but not on feet. It's trashy. The purpose of a French manicure is to create the illusion of longer nails. Long toenails are not esthetically pleasing. Dominique Redmon Belle Vie Salon & Wellness, Lacey, Wash. Not if I can help it! But yes they're still in style. However, when clients sit at my table they can't resist a little art. A lot of weddings these days are themed so brides like to match that. Dianna Medeiros Woodbury Heights, N.J. The French manicure may always be in style for brides, but most of my brides want a more natural look on their nails. I feel the bright white on the nails makes the eye stop at the nails, instead of looking at the whole picture. Of course, being nail techs we want everyone to notice our work, but not at the expense of taking center stage. When I look at a picture showing the bride's and groom's hands, the nails should never be in competition with their rings or, for that matter, the wedding dress in any picture. Vickie Meador European Body Wraps, Olive Branch, Mo. Yes! We sometimes suggest adding color in the form of a tiny line under the white tip usually only on the toe. Blue is most often used but sometimes it's pink if they are headed to a beach location for the honeymoon. The line is so faint no one will see it going down the aisle. When we are successful in working the groom's party in as well as the bridal party, we can usually get the groom to do matching toes with the bride. That is a big hit with the bride. And we usually do the bridesmaids' nails in the color of the line, tying all the party together as one. Teri McLemore Alabama School of Nail Technology, Jackson, Ala. Teresa King Nailing It NYC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Next question: Do you use over-the-counter (non-professional-only) polish? [Answers will be 112 | NAILS MAGAZINE | JUNE 2013 printed in the September 2013 Issue.] Share your opinion on the topic by e-mailing your response by June 15 to beth.livesay@bobit.com. Please include your name, salon name, city, and state with your response. ILLUSTRATION BY YUIKO SUGINO