There's a reason why you should take manicures seriously. Some people simply express themselves creatively through their manicures, which is important enough. Other people, however, are required by work to have a certain level of presentation in their general appearances, including their nails. The wrong type of manicure could lead to you not being taken seriously; un-manicured nails could result in someone assuming that you don't care about your personal appearance. Furthermore, choosing a manicure that doesn't work for you or that you don't like is just simply frustrating. Manicures are not cheap, taking up 15.9% of revenue from salon services, according to Statista.

With that being said, let's look into some of the different types of manicures so that you can get an idea of what would be right for you.

1. The French Manicure

Perhaps the most popular and classic type of manicure is the French manicure, which consists of a crescent moon white tip, and a natural or soft pink tone for the rest of the nail. The French manicure is considered classy, pretty, and professional in most settings. With that being said, more recently colorful French manicures have become popular, with people choosing bright shades for their nails.

2. A Paraffin Manicure

Manicures aren't just meant to be good for your nails, but your hands as well. A paraffin manicure essentially involves dipping your hands in a soft, waxy substance for a period of time. The hand will also be massaged with oils. The process will be repeated as many as seven times until your hand is soft and ready to be traditionally manicured.

3. An American Manicure

If you've heard of a French manicure, you still might not have heard of the American manicure. An American manicure is similar to a French manicure, but is more blended and creates a more natural appearance for the nail. This is perfect for the workplace and will leave your nails looking great.

4. Gel Manicure

A gel manicure can be whatever shades you would prefer. The difference with a gel manicure is that it utilizes gel nail polish, which is activated and dried through the use of UV lights. But you can get whatever shades you'd like!

The great thing about a manicure is that you can always switch it up. The sky is the limit!