The 30 Best Natural Nail Designs to Add to Your Mood Board
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If you, like me, consider yourself to be a bit of a nail minimalist, trips to the salon might start getting a bit repetitive. While simple manicures eliminate any anxiety of flipping through catalogs full of colors because they're easy, chic, and less time-consuming, sometimes it’s fun to branch out. Natural nail designs are a good way to go. “The first thing I always suggest if you’re looking to try something new is to add a bit of color,” says professional nail technician, Tori Delanís. “You can ease into it, with simple designs like abstract lines, which are still really chill but different enough for the people who don’t like all the extra stuff.” Even better, try adding fun nail colors to your favorite classic French manicure. If you’re itching to try out some of the hottest nail trends, you can incorporate neutral colors that better suit your style.
Minimalist nail designs don’t have to be boring. To prove it, I scoured Instagram to find some vibrant, fool-proof designs for you to show your manicurist at your next appointment or to try yourself in the comfort of your home. Thanks to a plethora of tutorials on TikTok and YouTube, a lot of natural nail art is surprisingly easy to do on your own (don't forget a UV lamp for gel designs!). The possibilities are endless, but to get you started, here are 30 nail designs for inspiration for your next set.
Tasha Nicole Smith is ELLE Magazine's beauty assistant. She loves all things hair, makeup, and skincare so you’ll find her talking about it here. She enjoys Marvel movies, a good pair of heels, and lemon drop martinis and also shares a birthday with Beyoncé, which is her go to fun fact.
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