6 Nail Trends We’ll Be Wearing This Summer
- Edited By
- Lauren Murdoch-Smith
Soft French
A classic French manicure will always remain timeless, but this summer the modern twist is to dial down the white tip so that it blends subtly and seamlessly into a milky pink base. Equally as technical as its older sister, it works best on longer, almond-shaped nails. Hello, French-girl chic.
Cloud Manicure
An update on one of last year’s biggest nail trends - the milky manicure - the cloud manicure continues the off-white nail trend. Topped with an extremely glossy top coat, it works on all nail shapes, making it an easy trend to tap into. Consider it the clean-girl manicure 2.0. Try Essie nail polish in Marshmallow.
Pink Jelly
The jelly manicure is another K-beauty trend making waves in the UK, loved for its semi-sheer, high-shine glow that instantly makes nails look healthier. This summer, opt for a pink-toned shade - think Dior's Lip Glow Oil for inspiration.
Lavender
If there’s one colour to consider this summer, it’s lavender — a soft shade pop that won’t clash with or interfere with your wardrobe. It’s best worn on short, neatly shaped nails. Look for a polish with an almost creamy finish, like Chanel’s Le Vernis in Immortelle.
Oat Latte
Not cream, not milky and not white, oat latte is the manicure for those who prefer a muted version of the white manicure trend that has dominated the past couple of summers. Manucurist’s Shell Beige is a flattering milky beige that delivers the oat latte trend effortlessly.
Sheer
The sheer nail trend is going nowhere this summer, so if you’re not already a convert, now’s the season to give it a go. Despite its low-maintenance appearance, a sheer polish requires a high-maintenance approach. Meticulous nail prep is essential to ensure cuticles are tidy and nails are perfectly shaped. You’ve been warned - but the finish is oh-so satisfying. We love Nailberry's Elegance Oxygenated Nail Lacquer.
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