Lavender Nails Are Trending, Chic and Sofia Richie-Approved
If blueberry-milk nails and glazed-donut nails are anything to go by, then we know how much power celebrities hold when it comes to the latest nail trends, and Sofia Richie Grainge is no exception. Her creamy blue mani went viral back in June, and we can totally see why everyone was enjoying the chic pastel shade. Not only is it perfect for the brighter months, the milky hue also gave it a sophisticated feel.
However, it seems Richie Grainge has a new favourite colour, as she's been sharing all things lavender on social media. At the end of July, the star posted the cutest clip of her lavender manicure on her TikTok account. In the video, the new poster girl for quiet luxury can be seen showing off her pastel purple gel mani above the caption, "Lavender nails for summer".
@sofiarichiegrainge Lavender nails for summer 💫🪻💜
♬ Im In Love Im Obsessed Rihanna x Casa Di Remix - CasaDi
And just a couple of days ago, Richie Grainge shared a pic to her Instagram account sitting in front of a piece of lavender wall art, captioning the photo, "Lavender sunset". Thanks to the star, I'm predicting that this pretty shade is going to be a popular nail colour for the forseeable, and it seems that the experts agree. "Lavender-hued nails are effortlessly gorgeous and super-wearable—this go-to colour is perfect for anyone seeking a trendy yet understated look," says Juanita Huber-Millet, founder and creative director at Townhouse. "This beautiful hue also complements many skin tones and is perfect for this time of year as it works so well for the transition from a summer to autumn wardrobe."
The pastel-purple shade will add a fun pop of colour to any outfit, and will definitely brighten up the gloomy weather we've been experiencing in the UK of late. If you want to keep things simple, opt for a solid lavender shade like Richie Grainge. However, to take the trend one step further, why not try out some lavender nail art or a cool chrome finish?
There's so much lavender nail inspo out there, so I've rounded up some of my favourite looks below.
Lavender Nail Inspiration
We love this subtle lavender nail art, especially with the matching Chanel bag.
A simple, chic lavender mani is a great everyday option for summer.
A lavender glazed donut manicure? Yes please.
Nail art doesn't have to be complicated—just look at this pretty design with subtle lavender swirls.
If you have a special event coming up, why not try a sparkly lavender finish?
… or what about a lavender French manicure?
If you don't want lavender on every single nail, contrasting nail art is the way to go. This creamy white colour compliments the pastel purple shade perfectly.
Sweet and simple.
Get The Look At Home:
Chanel has created such a beautiful lavender shade, and it's long-wearing, too.
For something bright and bold, opt for this OPI polish.
Want that fun chrome finish? Luckily it's easy to recreate at home thanks to Nails Inc.
How cool is this nail polish by Lottie London? Everyone will assume you've spent hours at the salon.
This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
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Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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