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10 nail trends anyone can pull off that are not french manicures

Looking for some inspiration for your next manicure? Stay current and fashionable with these 10 nail trends just about anyone can pull off. Yes, it doesn’t matter if your nails are long or short, these nail trends are even suitable for working professionals.

1. Single stripe

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Photo: @blackstar0484

Single stripe nail art might just be the easiest nail trend to recreate that even if you were artistically challenged, you can’t mess this one up. The contrasting colours and simplicity of the design exudes a modern vibe. You can also choose to skip the base colour and just paint on a single stripe in your favourite shade.

2. Minimalist

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Photo: @by_aimi

Ditch the fancy designs and go for something uncomplicated and chic. The age-old style rule that less is more alludes to minimalism and is not just reserved for fashion alone. The great thing about minimalistic nail art is that it is fuss-free, making it fairly easy to do on your own. Just remember to use soft colours and basic designs.

3. Negative space

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Negative space nail art may have been the biggest nail trend of last year but don’t let that fool you into thinking that it is no longer in style - quite the opposite actually. The negative space refers to your natural nail hue peeking through the abstract designs and while the designs may look complex to recreate, all you need is striping tape and a nail colour(s) of your choice.

4. Glass nails

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Photo: BRANCHE Nail

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which is the IT nail trend of them all? Enter: Glass nails - a one-of-a-kind manicure that requires the use of cellophane paper to create a shattered glass effect. Created by South Korean manicurist Eun Kyun Park, the glass nail art is widely popular and is the hottest nail trend at the moment. Check out the tutorial here.

5. Negative space + glass nails

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Get creative and combine various nail art trends like negative space and glass nails to create unique designs. It is undeniably pretty and your mani is sure to turn a few heads. So change things up and do an accent nail or minimalistic glass nails.

6. Metallic manis

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Don’t you just love this classy metallic nail look?

If you are lazy and just don’t have the time for nail art DIYs but still want your nails to look cool, then this is the nail trend for you. However, keep in mind that you need to buff your nails before application for a smooth surface as metallic nail polishes tend to emphasize the little flaws on the nail.

7. Nude nails

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Nude never goes out of style. It’s a classic and timeless nail colour that can either be played up or down, depending on what design you go for. Add gold nail jewellery or striping tape to make your nude nails stand out without going over the top.

8. Glitter nails

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Photo: Queen’s Market

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A little glitter never hurt anybody. Glitter nails are another nail trend that can be played up or down. Don’t believe us? You can wear glitter nails to the office if you go for a simple design like the one from Queen’s Market or go for a more party-esque design like the one by BRANCHE Nail.

9. Louboutin Nails

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Add a touch of luxury to your nails with the Christian Louboutin inspired manicure. While the red-lacquered soles comes with a hefty price tag, the Louboutin nails are elegant, looks great on all nail lengths and definitely won’t damage your wallet.

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Photo: @xyxqui

If your nails are long, you can go for a more literal look and choose to have the back of your nail tips painted red.

10. Movember Nails

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Photo: @life_destyled

When November comes around, moustache nails will once again be trending. Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches to create awareness for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer. So do your part by getting your stache on - on your nails that is.

Time to get a manicure makeover with these trendiest nails designs. Let us know which are your favourites!

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