This trend takes inspiration from the skincare and beauty industries which have been showing a heavier focus on naturality and active ingredients that not only enhance aesthetically, but also aid in improving health as a whole. This trend most notably acted as the spark for the “clean girl” ascetic, further influencing additional trends such as the “ vanilla girl”. The “Naked Nail” Trend is perfect for the summer season as it feels effortless and requires less time to maintain as it is harder to see nail growth or clipping that are the main causes for manicure touch ups.
Opt for a neutral tone that either matches your skin color or tastefully contrasts with it. Try shades like Beige, Orme, Milky White, or Hortencia.
Another approach? Give your nails a restorative break and use a treatment base coat like S.O.S, perfect for extremely dry, brittle or damaged nails, or use Active Glow which is chalk full of AHA, vitamins and active ingredients from raspberry and sweet almond that hydrate and nourish the keratin nail fibers while leaving behind a perfectly peachy glow.
Get the Look:
1. Start with prepped nails, use Cuticle Softener and push back excess skin to reveal the entire nail plate, degrease with Acetone-Free Remover for a clean base.
2. Add a clear or neutral base. For Green Manicures try a treatment base coat like S.O.S or 5.5, maybe even Active Glow for a slight pink tint. For Green Flash add the Base Coat and flash under the lamp
3. Color Coat - this look uses Milky White
4. Option to add little flowers using colors of your choice… made super simple with the Dotting Tool. This look uses Coral Reef and Pink Paradise
5. Finish with a Top coat to lock in the nail art and add a glossy shine!
Micro French by @matejanova
Get the Look:
1. Start with prepped nails, use Cuticle Softener and push back excess skin to reveal the entire nail plate, degrease with Acetone-Free Remover for a clean base/
2. Add a clear or neutral base. For Green Manicures try a treatment base coat like S.O.S or 5.5, maybe even Active Glow for a slight pink tint. For Green Flash add the Base Coat and flash under the lamp
3.Color Coat - this look uses Hortencia
4. Trace the top edge of your nail using the polish brush, or Nail Art Brush for more precision. This look uses Pink Paradise
5. Finish with a Top coat to lock in the nail art and add a glossy shine!
BLUE BLUE SUMMER
We called out this trend in the first edition of our Summer Nail Blog Series. Reminiscent of ocean waves, sea foam and clear, sunny skies, blues in all different hues and shades have been popping up everywhere on nail look inspo boards. Check out one of our favorites by @naileditbyliv on instagram.
Abstract Blues by @ma.ni.art
Get the Look:
1. Start with prepped nails, use Cuticle Softener and push back excess skin to reveal the entire nail plate, degrease with Acetone-Free Remover for a clean base.
2. Add a clear or neutral base. For Green Manicures try a treatment base coat like S.O.S or 5.5, maybe even Active Glow for a slight pink tint. For Green Flash add the Base Coat and flash under the lamp
3. Using Ultramarine, create abstract shapes on the nails by creating circles, waves or by tracing the top edge of the nails.. get creative! For more precise lines use the Nail Art Brush.
5. Finish with a Top coat to lock in the nail art and add a glossy shine!
Blue Waves by @m.o.n.a.j
Get the Look:
1. Start with prepped nails, use Cuticle Softener and push back excess skin to reveal the entire nail plate, degrease with Acetone-Free Remover for a clean base.
2. Add a clear or neutral base. For Green Manicures try a treatment base coat like S.O.S or 5.5, maybe even Active Glow for a slight pink tint. For Green Flash add the Base Coat and flash under the lamp.
3. Color Coat- this look uses Moon.
4. Add a drop of Midnight, Moon, Lilas, Riviera, and Mermaid on to a surface an swirl gently together to create a marbled effect. Pick up the polish mix with your brush and carefully add on top of the Moon layer.
5. Top Coat to lock in the nail art and add a glossy finish!
BOLD, BRIGHT & BRILLIANT
The warmer months have us nostalgic over bright sunsets and bold colors that lean toward pinks, red, oranges, and yellows. Try out some nail art looks featuring these shades to add a fun flair to any summer look. Get creative and don’t be afraid to make mistakes as they can easily be fixed with the Corrector Pen. Changing color has never been easier.
Retro Vibe by @m.o.n.a.j
Get the Look:
1. Start with prepped nails, use Cuticle Softener and push back excess skin to reveal the entire nail plate, degrease with Acetone-Free Remover for a clean base.
2. Add a clear or neutral base. For Green Manicures try a treatment base coat like S.O.S or 5.5, maybe even Active Glow for a slight pink tint.
3. For Green Flash add the Base Coat and flash under the lamp Color Coat- this look uses Pale Rose.
4. Create circles near the top of the nail - this look uses the shade Bougainvillea.
5. Add a small dot in the middle of the nail for more dimension- this look uses the shade Disco.
6. Top Coat to lock in the nail art and add a glossy finish!
Purple Shine by @m.o.n.a.j
Get the Look:
1. Start with prepped nails, use Cuticle Softener and push back excess skin to reveal the entire nail plate, degrease with Acetone-Free Remover for a clean base.
2. Add a clear or neutral base. For Green Manicures try a treatment base coat like S.O.S or 5.5, maybe even Active Glow for a slight pink tint.
3. For Green Flash add the Base Coat and flash under the lamp Color Coat- this look uses Milky White.
4. Before the color coat dries, use the Nail Art Brush grab a small amount of Purple Biodegradable Glitters and add to the right side edge of the nails.
5. Top Coat to lock in the nail art and add a glossy finish!
Test new colors, looks and nail art trends with ease… no need to stress about making mistakes or ruining your nails! Manucurist has you covered for easy to apply and remove colors that last and improve your nails’ health… changing color has never been easier.
