Before we get into the trending natural nail designs we love, let’s take a look at the year in nails thus far. There was the ‘old money manicure’, a bare nail inspired by the likes of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and her New York cohort. Butter nails made a resurgence, the creamy yellow hue a sure sign winter was officially over. Chiffon nails, metallic manicures and ocean blue shades dominated our spring and early summer trends
Of course, not everyone is into colour – even the pale ones. Fortunately, it is possible to get excited about a natural manicure, too. Allow us to introduce you to 29 ways to spice up your go-to manicure, with advice from some of the brightest and best in the industry.
1. Soap nails
A viral trend that celebrities like Selena Gomez repeatedly return to, soap nails are the latest evolution in the ever popular clean girl aesthetic. Ultra-natural, the idea is to make it look as though the nails have been dipped in soapy water – hazy and soft with an almost wet-look glossy top coat. Pink, peach, milky white, tan and nude shades are the most low-maintenance choices, as regrowth can be easily concealed.
