12 minimalist nail art ideas you’ll want to try immediately - from micro-fine tips to tiny love hearts
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12 minimalist nail art ideas you’ll want to try immediately - from micro-fine tips to tiny love hearts
Milky pinks, ultra glossy, barely there colour and chic but subtle nail art– meet the biggest nail trends for the season ahead. Whether you're giving yourself a DIY at-home manicure or you're visiting the salon, let these minimalist nail designs serve as inspiration. Here, we've gathered our fave designs that you'll want to steal, from micro-fine tips to tiny love hearts.
But first: what is minimal nail art?
Nail art has been known to be big, bold and colourful. Lately, though, we've seen a real shift; nail designs today are much more classic and paired back. Think nudes and pinks with colourful tips and mini hearts, and twists on the French manicure.
How can you create nail art at home?
Doing nail art yourself at home isn’t as difficult as it looks: make sure you pick a simple design to start off with. Top and base coats are also essential as this ensures you're protecting the nail and the design.
3 tips to try DIY nail art
- Invest in clean-up tools. You can find a set online that won't break the bank, which will help take your mani to the next level.
- Make sure you practice, practice, practice as having a steady hand is also important.
- Follow your fave nail techs on social - some of our current faves are @harrietwestmorland and @raelondonnails they've created some of the biggest nail trends this year from simply French to mini apples.
Iryna Veklich - Getty Images - 2/13
1) Something Blue
Bare nails with blue tips; seriously chic.
raelondonnails@Instagram - 3/13
2) Hearts
For a little pop of colour and something fun - we're loving this red heart.
harrietwestmoreland@Instagram - 4/13
3) The Classic
Can't go wrong with a simple, classic French mani. But why not try micro-fine tips?
drybylondon@Instagram - 5/13
4) Rainbow Styling
Not feeling confident about achieving identical nail art on every finger? Paint each one with a different abstract design instead.
m.o.n.a.j@Instagram - 6/13
5) Pretty Pastels
Can't pick one colour? Why not opt for several - this minimalist design is our current fave.
m.o.n.a.j@Instagram - 7/13
6) Abstract Lines
A sheer neutral base and a hint of peach and white, this neutral nail art proves that natural nails can be playful, too.
jadefordlondon@Instagram - 8/13
7) New Nudes
Find a shade that works for you and throw on a super-shiny topcoat for a look that will never go out of style.
drybylondon@Instagram - 9/13
8) Going Green
Love a French? But want a little colour? Why not opt for green tips.
majestyspleasure@Instagram - 10/13
9) A Touch of Sparkle
Milky pink base with some serious glitz.
thebeautyedits_@Instagram - 11/13
10) Sweethearts
Why not opt for sweet little hearts on each finger. There's no denying how cute this mani is.
drybylondon@Instagram - 12/13
11) French with a twist
The French mani with a twist - a new take playful take on the classic.
harrietwestmoreland@Instagram - 13/13
12) Purple Tips
Add a little flair to your micro-French with creamy purple tips.
raelondonnails@Instagram
