Nail art inspiration to take to your next salon appointment

Some trends last a quick season, but others linger longer until you can barely remember a time without them. Like Birkenstocks and creative manicures. Nail art continues to boom with new designs, colours and motifs trending every season. Here’s some highlights to inspire your next trip to the salon.

 

Feelin’ French

Recently the french tip mood has come back around, but this time it is a little bolder. Bright colours or metallics are used on the tip, leaving a nude nail below. Or asymmetrical shapes are brought in for a modern update.

 

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Turn it around

Flipping the focus from nail tip to nail bed is another way to update the classic mani. It is by no means a new addition to the nail art trend, but a longstanding one we love to see recreated. Just make sure you’re using your cuticle oil!

 

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Nineties nails

The 90s are still very much in and everyone from Gen-Z girls to Madonna has been taking on 90s nail art. Think smiley faces, alien-inspired motifs, daisies and evil eyes.

 

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A little extra

Then come the embellishments. Stick-on pearls and gold foil are taking centre stage in nail art right now, while confetti-style glitter is growing in popularity. One trend we think we’ll stay away from are the crazy add-ons like nail charms and hoops. We’re not ready for that kind of impracticability!

 

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