Trying to recreate cute and easy simple nail art 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 easy and simple nail art designs that anybody (yes, even a manicure noob) can master at home. Excited? Scroll down to check ‘em out.
Best Simple Nail Art Designs to Try at Home
Here is a guide on how to create simple nail art designs for beginners step by step.
1. Crescent moon nails
Image courtesy: @nailjob
If you're looking for simple easy nail art designs, this one is for you. Crescent moon nails are pretty much similar to the classic French tips. The only difference is that the lunula, or part that resembles the shape, is to be accented.
How to Create the Look
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.
This Lakmé 9to5 Primer + Gloss Nail Colour - Indigo Ink is the perfect blue shade to create this look. It dries quickly, giving your nails a long-lasting, intense, glossy shine.
2. 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.
How to Create the Look
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.
Use this Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Color - Snowball. It gives you long-lasting gel-like nails and an extremely high gloss finish with every application.
3. Candy stripes
Image courtesy: @laurenladnier
Want to create simple nail art designs at home without tools? This is the one for you. 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.
How to Create the Look
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.
To create this look, choose from the Lakmé True Wear Color Crush range of nail polishes. They have colour lock technology and are resin-based, making it a perfect choice. They are also long-lasting by nature and chip-resistant, giving your nails a vibrant and elegant look.
4. Abstract pastels
Image courtesy: @ayumi__nails
You can get as creative or innovative as you want with abstract designs and pastel colours.
How to Create the Look
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.
Choose the pastels from the Lakmé 9to5 Primer + Gloss Nail Colour range which has colours that dry quickly, giving your nails a long lasting, intense, glossy shine.
5. 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.
How to Create the Look
All you need is a thin manicure brush and a steady hand to nail this look!
These simple easy nail art designs are sure to turn the heads around and make you look like a diva. Try your favourite ones out!
The Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Color range has an exclusive collection of 15 glossy shades and metallic accents. It gives you long-lasting gel-like nails and an extremely high gloss finish with every application.
FAQs about Best Simple Nail Art Designs to Try at Home
What trends will dominate the nail industry in 2023?
The nail industry in 2023 is going to be filled with earthy tones and glazed donut looks. You may also see a lot of different blues in 2023 ranging from pastels to hot blues - perhaps related to the return of washed-out denim.
What will be the most popular nail shape in 2023?
It is likely that the nail trend will include not only a shorter nail length, but also a square or squoval shape. This year, we might also see a revival of short French tips alongside the longer oval and almond shapes.
Which nail colour will be popular in 2023?
In 2023, we'll see a lot of cobalt blue. There's something about this rich, bright shade that looks gorgeous no matter what season it is. This shade of blue also offers a wide range of eye-catching designs that you can create with it.
Written by Kinnari Ashar on Jan 09, 2023