Aristotle once said, “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” When we speak of nail art, it seems like the most befitting quote. As the world has taken to playful patterns of nail paints to express preferences, identities, and personalities, Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India brings nail art trends that are increasingly growing famous for their own unique reasons.
Playful Tips
For the ones who love a simple play of colours, this seems like the perfect choice. This colourful rendition of the French tips has been a long-standing favourite in the nail art realm. The several versions include multi-coloured tips, tips coloured in one popping hue, and tips adorned with gemstones or little motifs. It’s apt for short nails to make them look classy yet cool.
Pic Credits: The Nail Artistry | @the.nailartistry
Jelly Nails
These playful nails are simple yet impactful. Featuring loads of lustre and a jelly-like finish, this is one of the biggest nail art trends at the moment. It’s basically the ‘lip gloss’ of nails. There are special jelly paints available to be able to achieve this look in a nail salon. This nail art suits both long and short nails and looks best with light colours.
Pic Credits: Alexa | @nailsxalexa
Get the Glaze
Glazed nails add a lot of shimmer and shine to the nails. While these might look similar to jelly nails, they’re not. The lustre of the former is more water-like or jelly-like while these are shiny and shimmery. These nails are often achieved by applying a layer of chrome powder on top of gel paints. Again, suitable for all nail lengths, these can instantly elevate any colour to look more opulent.
Pic Credits: Polish Lash and Nail Studio | @polish_lashandnailstudio
Keeping it Clean
The clean girl trend is still holding ground and the nails are not far behind. It looks very sophisticated and rich. This trend involves keeping the nails as close to natural as possible. Short nails with simple French tips or neutral colours are the key features of this trend. Nail colours like nude, pink, or white are perfect for this look. These can also be elevated with minimal features like small rhinestones, a pop of colour, or a unique motif.
Pic Credits: Polish Lash and Nail Studio | @polish_lashandnailstudio
Ombre All the Way
Ombre, derived from a French word, means blended. These nails present a gorgeous play of hues. Where one colour fades into its lighter hue or different colours come together in a gorgeous union. Using gel colours or powdered pigments with precision, ombre nails can be easily created. These look best on longer nails due to the space they provide for a clearer view of transition.
Pic Credits: The Nail Artistry | @the.nailartistry