Verkkolauren ortega, an independent nail artist based in new york, said she's starting to swap out her lighter shades for jewel tones. Verkkothat's why we turned to four nail experts to break down the most common types of manicures you'll find at salons. Keep reading to find out the. Verkkothere are 7 types of manicures—learn how to choose the right one. Once upon a time, there was only one way to get your nails done: