If we learned anything in the past few years, nail art is here to stay. And why not? Besides your hair and face, your nails are the last frontier for really expressing yourself with beauty trends. Thankfully, more tools, tricks, and brands (spray-on nail polish, anyone?) are cropping up every month. So there will always be new ways to get creative with nail art. We asked the experts to tell us all the trends you should be trying this year. Here are their picks — let's just say, you won't be disappointed.
People on Instagram and Pinterest are going wild over this silver statement. While most nail art features designs, this metallic look, created using The Mirror Nail Polish from Born Pretty ($9.99, Bornprettystore.com), is simple yet dramatic. All you need to do is apply a base coat of clear polish, then two coats of the reflective silver topcoat. Just like that, you've got a look fit for an Olympic medal.
Playing with negative space in your manicure is a cool way to wear unique designs without getting too dramatic. "Minimalist nails will still be big, but with more of a twist, " says Alexaundra McCormick of Honey Artists, who adds that geometric and abstract patterns will be prominent in the new year.
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Considering how big the opal hair trend was in 2015, it makes sense that McCormick predicts opal polishes getting big for 2016. Try it in a glittery pale polish or a shimmering pearlescent topcoat — either way, your nails will look fit for any elegant event.
Made trendy shades accessible to brunettes. Now comes this cool take on metallic that looks just like a dripping, swirly oil spill — but with way less mess, of course.
If you love the look of naked nails but still want to have a polished, even look, you're in luck: nude nails are coming back, according to Janel Lucas, author of Holiday Nail Art (Schiffer Publishing).
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Add some extra bling to your typical mani with a dash of sparkle on every nail. "I see more people than ever adding 3-D embellishments, small stones, and crystals, " observes McCormick.
If you're truly dedicated to cool designs, this ultra-long shape with a flat tip could be what you're looking for. "Ballerina nails are very fashionable and wearable — and perfect for creating bold, edgy nail looks, " says Lucas.
Of course, ballerina and stiletto nails aren't quite practical for everyone, so here's some good news: "I really think short oval nails will really take the cake this year, " says McCormick, who notes that this shape has been all over the runways lately. On top of being easy to maintain, you won't hurt yourself when it comes time to remove your contacts.
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Beam your nails up with holographic polishes! Lucas predicts these will be big in the coming months. Bonus: Using just one metallic shade still looks as cool and dynamic as more traditional nail art.
We know and love this cool concept firsthand (hyuck hyuck), but does it have the potential to go mainstream? "Spray-on polish has gotten a lot of buzz already and I think it will get more popular once it's released on a wider scale, " predicts Lucas. "I think the simplicity of it and the unique application process makes it interesting for people to try out." Curious? Check out our step-by-step review.
Ready for the new French mani? McCormick predicts that nail artists will swap traditional tips for waves, patterns, and colors to complement funky makeup trends in 2016.
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Get ready for your nails to shine like crazy in 2016 — metallics are back and they're coming in every color. Pick a metallic in your favorite shade and go wild.
Deep, rich forest greens and kale colors will be big this year, says McCormick. Don't be afraid to wear this trendy shade past the cold winter months — a chic design in a deep, rich green looks great all year round.
Bright and bold shiny nails are fun, but if you dig nails to be on the subtler side, McCormick recommends switching up your typical shimmering shades for a muted jewel tone.
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"Graphic nails will be making a big statement this year, " predicts McCormick. So why not take this opportunity to make an actual statement with your nails? And it's super easy if you get a nail lettering kit — as a matter of fact, yours truly DIY'd this design for my birthday!
Can't seem to grow out your nails? Short, round nails are always in, and McCormick predicts they'll be super trendy this year.
The world already went wild for sweater nails, but look forward to new textures and 3-D patterns being incorporated into manicures in 2016.
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On another note, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in the level of nail art this year compared to NAFW 2015. Which is fantastic! That means that we, as a community grow and develop together. So to continue with this trend, in today’s round up I’m also sharing a few important nail art lessons that I’ve learned during the challenge. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced nail art warrior, these tips will help you to create fabulous manicures even when you’re on a tight schedule.
Hosts. You’ll surely be inspired! And if you’d like to see even more, check out this Pin-board featuring some of the best nail designs submitted by our talented participants.
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1. Fear not to try new techniques. It might be way easier than you think and as a result, you’ll gain new nail art skills. I’ve always thought a detailed nail art is beyond my abilities. However, seeing so many amazing detailed manicures created by other nail artists during NAFW 2016 has inspired me to try it. The result – these Versace nails. It was
2. Use only fail proof top coat. Bad quality or old top coat can ruin all your hard work! Bubbles, smudges, streaks, shrinkage, etc… You don’t want that to happen to you when you are on a tight schedule. For my Leopard Print Nails I used a new matte top coat and it sent some weird white grains all over my nail design. Luckily I’ve already photographed a glossy version of that manicure. But no one gonna see matte! :P
Always road test your top coat before using it on a final look. If you need a suggestion for a great top coat see this, this and this.
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3. Use only fail proof nail art brushes. The same like with a top coat. A great nail art brush can help you to create a wonderful nail design or completely ruin it. For my Kylie Jenner nails I picked the wrong brush to do the intricate lip print. You know I’m currently road testing the brush prototypes… So that brush was completely new and appeared to be too thick for detailed work. See the fat red lip on the middle finger? That brush did it. I quickly switched to the prototype brush that I already knew is good for details and all other lips turned exactly the size I wanted them to be.
4. Know how to correct mistakes. Mistakes happen. Whether it’s not so straight line, accidental smudge or a vintage rose that looks like a tomato, you should know how to fix it. There are a few different techniques (I’ll share them all in a separate post) that can help you to salvage even the worst mistakes. Here’s one example. I smudged my Givenchy nails (middle finger) badly. There was no time to re-do the entire nail, so I quickly smoothed out the bumps with a brush dipped in acetone and repainted a small section on the nail. No one can tell now it was smudged! See it for yourself – here.
5. Don’t rush. Work fast but don’t rush. It’s way better to get that line straight from the first attempt than try to correct it later. Plus, when you’re rushing smudges can happen! Yes, that’s exactly what happened with my Givenchy nails.
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