This week You! brings some super cool nail trends that will spice up your nails this season...
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This week You! brings some super cool nail trends that will spice up your nails this season...
Astylish manicure is the hottest accessory this season. And with winter just round the corner, it is time to ditch all those predictable nail colours and opt for something funky and totally unique. After all, life’s too short to wear boring nail polish. While bright and bold nail art has taken a back seat, this season is all about subtle and geometric nail designs. So if you are in the mood to switch up your nail situation, it is time to show your love for nail art via a fresh manicure.
With a number of manicure options available, here are some nail trends that are all the rage. Let your hands do the talking this season by flaunting nail art designs that are ruling the fashion runways.
Negative space
Be it French manicure or glittered tips, nail experts have taken nail art a step further with negative space nails. The best part about this trend is that you can go weeks without going to a salon for a fresh mani. Negative space manicure is a nearly-naked or minimalist design in which nail art is painted over a clear coat and that’s it.
All you need to do is choose a clear nail colour as a backdrop and add tiny details like dainty gold dots, a double-layered French tip or a few stunning lines across your fingernails. Not only is this trend minimal chic, but seems to last forever. With the bare polish as a base, the grow-out phase is practically undetectable even after weeks.
Blinged-out nails
Glitter isn’t just a trend in makeup; in fact it is the easiest way to glam up your mani. Bedazzled or glittery nails have been in for quite some time now and seems like it is here to stay.
Here is what you can do. Paint on a high-gloss colour of your choice, then coat tips with a polish that has a glittery finish. Another option is to add some sparkles to your nails by applying a clear base coat and then starting from the middle of your nail apply a glitter nail polish, working to the end. Continue with more coats for a more sparkly effect.
The half-dip
The half-dip manicure incorporates the beauty of negative space with tons of colour by applying two nail polishes on one. You can go for your favourite combinations like grey and black, red and white or you can apply a base coat on half and a bright colour on the other half.
Want to go bold? Try yellow as there’s something fresh and modern about the colour, especially when done as a half-dip.
If you want a super-straight line, try using a piece of scotch tape as a guide.
For peeps that can’t choose one colour, use a different shade on each nail for a rainbow effect.
This is not all. Here’s another two-for-one special - you can opt for half moon elements on the bottom, with dipped tips up top.
Half moons
Basically, the half moon design is when the lower part of the nail is either covered with a different colour, studs and faux diamonds or is left transparent. In short, it can be anything that gives the effect of a half moon shape on the nails. It is a versatile trend which can be simple or intricate and stunning.
This trend looks great when paired with negative space or colour-blocked hues. Whenever you want to get a little fancy with your next manicure, just add metallic hues and viola you are all set to flaunt the half moon nail trend.
Stick ‘em on
Don’t have the time and energy to go for intricate nail art? Then opt for the clever accessory; stickers or nail decals. Not only do stickers allow you to customise your manicure or pedicure in a matter of a few seconds, but the best part is that you don’t need pro-level skills to make them look amazing. You can combine them with the negative space trend to produce a high-impact, low-effort masterpiece.
Nail decals aren’t new, but has certainly gotten more advanced and there are a million of options available such as butterfly or floral stick-ons. If you want the stickers to be prominent stick them over a clear coat for a more modern effect. You can space them out if you prefer the look of accent nails. Moreover, they also pop up when you stick them over white nail polish.
