New York - January 09, 2007

Fight Tooth and Nail

’90s Nail Art Revival

You spent a few grand getting your Brazilian lasered, only to find out that everyone let theirs grow in. You invested months perfecting your low-rider look, then watched everyone pull up their pants.

Needless to say, you’re cranky about buying into another trend.

But you can’t hate the revival of ’90s fingernail art. For just a few bucks and a few minutes you can get your digits dazzled with rhinestones, swirled with sparkle, or decoupaged with lace.

Make a request to your local manicurist. Or head to Valley for full-throttle customized airbrushing or tiny, amazing acrylic sculptures. (Say no to fakes. Keep nails short and round.)

If you can’t embrace the flashiness but want to have a bit of fun, add a baby rhinestone to your pinky for a buck.

Still a little bitter about following the fad?

Go ahead; give it the finger.

Available at Valley, 48 Orchard Street, between Grand and Hester Streets (212-274-8985).