Want to nail the new trends?
From arty flourishes to a classic french manicure, we’ve got them covered
OUR BEAUTY ASSISTANT’S NAIL TIPS AND TRICKS
Tending to your talons can be a soothing way to spend some time or, coupled with self-care, to cheer yourself up. And the demand for nail art is bigger than ever according to salon DryBy. It has seen a huge increase in clients looking for that extra flourish for their fingertips rather than an old-school file and polish.
Whether it’s for a DIY manicure or a treat at the salon, here is all the inspiration you need to ensure your nails stay stylish in 2022…
KEEP IT CLASSIC
Think: your nails – but better.
This look focuses on healthy, natural-looking nails that have a glossy neutral base and short micro french manicure tips. The result? A neat, chic pared-back look.
Or for a subtle french manicure that even unsteady hands can manage, nail expert Marian Newman recommends using a pale milky white on the tips and, while it’s still wet, topping the entire nail with your chosen nude shade to blend the two together.
TRY Leighton Denny Nail Polish in Starkers and Plant Sense, both €14, leighton denny.com.
Mavala Nail Colour in Natural, €6.50, lookfantastic.com.
Orly Rehab Breathable
Nail Varnish, €13.95, lookfantastic.com.
Essie Nail Lacquer in Mademoiselle, €9.99, boots.ie
Modern multicoloured tips turn the classic french manicure on its head and can include a line along the lunula (the half-moon at the base of your nail). The new look is a nice change from your usual mani.
TRY Maniko Nail Wraps in Black Tips, €18, maniko-nails.co.eu. Shoreditch Nails Set of Five Polishes, €55, shoreditchnailspolish.com