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Unlike hair trends that require a lot of commitment and investment, nail trends have the ability to take off in an instant because of their impermanence — you might not be able to change your hair color every week, but changing your nails is fair game. The latest nail trend taking Instagram and TikTok by storm is BIAB nails, a.k.a. builder in a bottle nails.

Shorter nails are not only less maintenance than lengthy talons, they’re also way more durable and less prone to breakage. And while you may typically stick to single-color paint jobs due to your shorter tips, you don’t have to—there are plenty of designs that actually look better on more natural nail lengths. Check out our favorite designs for short nails.

When you want to change up your look without committing to a full color service, a gloss treatment is the perfect solution. While glosses don’t lift the hair, meaning you won’t go lighter, they do add major shine and can be used to subtly tone down unwanted warmth, blend greys, and enhance existing hues. The overall effect? Richer, longer-lasting color and healthier, shinier hair! Read on to learn more about gloss treatments and why you should ask your stylist for one next time you visit the salon.