Trying to recreate cute manicure designs at home can feel like a tedious task, especially nowadays, when every nail art design looks like it requires an expert’s touch. So, what’s a girl to do? Turn to her BFF, of course. In this case: US!
In our pursuit to ensure you never sport a boring manicure again, we went ahead and rounded up some super cute manicure designs that anybody (yes, even a manicure noob) can master at home. Excited? Scroll down to check ‘em out.
01. Crescent moon nails
Image courtesy: @nailjob
To create crescent moon or half-moon nails, you will need a base coat, a paper hole reinforcement, a glossy topcoat and an old eyeshadow brush put on clean-up duty. Apply the base coat and allow it to dry. Place the round paper hole on your cuticles to cover the crescent area. Apply your glossy colour and remove the paper hole before the lacquer dries; use the eyeshadow brush to clean up the partially dry nail paint for a crisp shape.
BB picks: Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Gloss Nail Color - Indigo Ink
02. Confetti nails
Image courtesy: @heygreatnails
Confetti nails are a fun way to wear a bunch of colours on your nails without having to worry about whether they will complement each other or not. Start by applying a white colour as a base to make the other colours pop. Then pick 4-5 colours, can be rainbow-themed or different shades of the same colour, and use a dotting tool to apply the colours either all over your nail or in one chosen section. Confetti tips are an especially cool trend right now and look so adorable on shorter nail lengths.
BB picks: Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Color - Snowball
03. Candy stripes
Image courtesy: @laurenladnier
Believe it or not, but you will find some kind of stripe detail trending in the nail art scene at any given point. Why? Because they’re classic and look oh-so-chic. Stripes can be added to any manicure design either as an accent or be drawn next to each other to create a half and half look.
BB picks: Lakmé True Wear Color Crush Nail Color Range
04. Abstract pastels
Image courtesy: @ayumi__nails
You can get as creative or innovative as you want with abstract designs and pastel colours. You will, however, need paper holes cut into different shapes and learn how to layer pigments. Keep an eye out for trendy patterns to draw inspiration from.
BB picks: Lakmé True Wear Nail Color
05. Metallic accents
Image courtesy: @thegelhouse
Why splurge on a bunch of bling to accessorise your fingers when you can use attractive metallics to do that instead! Metallic accents created with gold, silver, bronze and platinum pigments are extremely chic and classy. All you need is a thin manicure brush and a steady hand to nail this look!
BB picks: Lakmé Color Crush Nail Art
Main image courtesy: @nailsbybrookehunter, @heygreatnails
Written by Sumona Bose on Jun 21, 2021
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!