After months spent writing about the biggest nail trends of the year, it's come to my attention that a lot of us are craving those subtle, chic and low-maintenance manicures that don't require a visit to the salon every two weeks. Think sweetpea nails, milky polishes and barely-there French tips. As a busy beauty editor, I'm totally on board. As much as I want my nails to look polished 24/7, I simply don't have the time for constant upkeep. So, when I saw that the "no manicure" manicure was trending, I already knew that it would become my go-to look.
Just like the popular "no makeup" makeup trend, this manicure makes your nails look as natural as possible, while adding an elegant, put-together finish. Think perfectly filed edges, super neat cuticles and a glossy, sheer polish that creates a "your nails, but better" effect. The best bit? Thanks to the subtle style, you can stretch this manicure out way longer between appointments.
If this sounds like your kind of thing, check out some of my favourite "no manicure" manicure looks below. I've been seeing this trend all over Instagram, and if you ask me, it's ideal for the new season ahead...
"No Manicure" Manicure Inspiration
My aim is to grow my nails out this autumn so that my manicure can start looking like this.
A glossy finish will make your nails look so healthy.
Short and sweet.
A sheer, creamy polish will never go out of style.
So simple yet so chic.
I just know that this will be my autumn mani of choice.
These cuticles are preened to perfection.
I'm taking this pic to the salon.
The Best Products for a "No Manicure" Manicure
This Dior nail polish has a very subtle tint and makes nails looks super glossy and healthy. Perfect for the "no manicure" manicure trend if you ask me.
A clear nail polish is my go-to for this trend.
While polish is important, the key to this nail trend is all in the prep. Start by filing your nails into your desired shape and tidying up the cuticles before applying your nail polish of choice.
Once your nails have dried, a little bit of cuticle oil will make a world of difference.
Don't forget to finish things off with a chic hand cream.
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