(open this before your next nail appointment)
Whoever said getting your nails done is relaxing hasn’t spent 15 minutes panic-flipping through a key chain of acrylic nail colors, trying to decide whether to settle on a simple bubble gum pink or opting for a full-on design.
1. LONG NAILS
Clean, minimalist nails will always be in, but stiletto nails haven’t lost their edge. It isn’t a Blonds party without towering, intricate tips to accentuate the sultry, spunky looks on the runway. For its spring/summer show (pictured here), models rocked pointed crystal-encrusted stiletto tips to add another layer of depth to the moody, dark makeup.
2. Priscavera
For Priscavera’s nail designs, everything was chrome. Key nail artist Sonji curated 30 chrome looks for the show, from metallic green to bronze gold to clear with 3D adornments.
3. THE NAME GAME
Helmut Lang played scrabble with nail art for Peter Do’s runway debut as the new Creative Director. A simple clear manicure spelled out H-E-L-M-U-T L-A-N-G in black font, a refreshing take from the logo mania of past seasons.
4. KATE SPADE
If Scrabble isn’t quite your thing, go for the logo to spell out the love for your favorite brand. Celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec hand painted the Kate Spade dot noel monogram on nails and gave the logo mania trend an update by finishing it off with a black, skinny french design.
5. SKINNY FRENCH
Skinny jeans may be out, but skinny french manicures are in. A thin line turns this barely there manicure into Parisian chic.
6. ALICE + OLIVIA
Remember when colorful french manicures were the summer must-have nails? It applies to the skinny french trend, too! This red, skinny french manicure goes perfectly with a classic red lip.
7. GO CHROME
Chrome nails are currently trending (thanks, Beyoncé) and do not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. “This trend will definitely dip it’s applicable yar-round in my opinion,” says Minerva.
8. PRABAL GURUNG
3D lined chrome French nails, like the ones we saw at Parabal Gurung, will be a big trend shares Minerva. “We love a futuristic French,” she exclaims.
9. BALLETCORE
Balletcore beauty gets an update at Mirror Palais with this pink, pearly chrome version. “Pink pearl is always a refreshing look that combines a nostalgic touch on a new modern classic,” says Minerva.
