It has been a pretty great time for beauty trends. We’ve relived the 90s, gone in on the glitter and rhinestones (thanks to Euphoria) and made our brows bushier than ever. There are only a few weeks left to make the most of the current beauty trends, but it’s not over yet. We’ve lined up a whole host of emerging nail trends to try before the season ends.
By Beth Ludolf
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1 Seaglass Nails
Remember jelly nails? These are like the sophisticated older sister. Nail pro, Jessica Washick created the sea glass trend as an ode to last summer’s jelly nail craze. Swap candy-colours for more muted shades (greens and blues look great) and finish off with a matte topcoat. All grown up.
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2 Swirl tips
The 90s beauty renaissance has revived even the most dated of trends; namely, the French manicure. The 2019 take on French? Switching up the colours and shapes for a more modern look. Neutrals have made way for brights and now the classic tip is getting a little wavy. Much fresher, non?
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3 Two-tone
Picking a colour is hard. I always end up torn between two colours, writing a mental pros and cons list for orange vs. pink. Not any more, two-tone nails are trending. Compliment or clash your colour choices – but trust me, there’s a reason people say ‘red and green, never to be seen’.
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4 Pearl-embellished
We’re officially entering party season which means any excuse to be extra is completely valid. And for that reason, we’re adoring everything with pearls. Everything. Give nude nails that little something extra. Pick an accent finger or go ‘more is more’.
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5 Mismatch nail art
We’ve been wearing mismatch nails all summer – the natural progression? Mismatch nail art. Not only does it give serious nostalgia vibes, but a different design on each finger is also pretty much guaranteed to brighten up those gloomy winter days.
FAQs
What are sea glass nails and how do you get the look?
Sea glass nails use muted shades like greens and blues with a matte topcoat for a sophisticated finish. Inspired by jelly nails, this look replaces candy colours with softer tones to create a grown-up, translucent effect for your manicure.
How do swirl tips update the classic French manicure?
Swirl tips replace the traditional straight white tip with wavy, colourful designs for a modern twist. Instead of neutrals, bright shades and curved patterns make the manicure look much fresher and trendier than before.
Can you mix two colours with the two-tone nail trend?
Yes, two-tone nails let you combine two different colours for a personalised look. You can choose to compliment or clash the colours as you like, though some combinations like red and green are traditionally avoided.
What’s special about pearl-embellished nails for party season?
Pearl-embellished nails are perfect for party season, adding extra shine and texture to nude nails. You can highlight one accent finger or go bold with pearls on every nail for a statement finish.
How does mismatch nail art work for your manicure?
Mismatch nail art means having a different design or pattern on each finger. This trend creates nostalgic, playful vibes and is guaranteed to brighten up gloomy days with its variety and creativity.