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If you want to amp up your everyday manicure, then it is time to switch to nail art. While bright and bold nail art has taken a back seat, this season is all about subtle and geometric nail designs. The best thing about nail trends is that it only lasts for a week or two and allows you to experiment with the latest and trendiest 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.

From the hundreds of options available, here are four nail trends that you will want to swipe on this summer.

Negative space

Be it French manicure or glittered tips, nail art has been taken a step further with negative space nails. Negative space mani 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.

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.

According to style experts 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 you are all set to flaunt the half moon nail trend.

The half-dip

The best thing about the half-dip manicure is that it 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. If you want a super-straight line, try using a piece of Scotch tape as a guide. For peeps who can’t choose one colour, a different shade can be used 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.

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 customize 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 have 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 then 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.