![]() ![]() Wear gloves when you do any cleaning and keep your hands and cuticles hydrated 24/7 – it’s the simple secret.Long nails are like the Marcia Brady of manicures - they get all the attention and are always showing off, displaying their intricate designs on the internet. ![]() You can top up your nails with it every few days to prevent chipping, but the best way to keep a manicure looking good is to be gentle with your hands. I recommend buying the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat for a gel-like finish. “If you are working with normal nail polish, keep your coats thin and glide the polish over the nail as opposed to dragging it, and wait five minutes between each coat. Likewise, a neutral base sets everything off nicely.” – Georgia Finally, Prolong The Life Of Your Manicure Working with white and black is great, as they go with everything and contrast well against each other. Neons are a great option for more minimal designs – they’re different but still look chic. I often play around with colours before my clients decide on the final look, so try and have a play to see what works. “Delicate artwork is a great way to introduce colour in a subtle and chic way. This technique will help you create a clean smile line, but if you make a mistake, just knock back the colour slightly.” – Harriet Slowly work from one side of the free edge to the other, using long, light brush strokes. Decant a small amount of your chosen colour onto a mixing palette, or a small piece of foil, then dip in your brush. Make sure you don’t have too much product on your brush when drawing on the French tip. “Minimalist nail art is relatively easy to do yourself, but the tiny French tip does require some practice – and patience. It’s key to get the look just right.” – Harriet Practice Your Technique My advice? Always ensure the colour is off-set by a pink-y, neutral base. You can always mix nail lacquers or gels to create the perfect tone for you – or alternatively, when you visit a salon, explain to the manicurist what you’re after, and they can mix one up for you. The key is to make sure the colour compliments your individual skin tone. “French manicures are nothing new, but the new take on them with colour and thinner, finer lines feels modern. Some people prefer a thicker line when it comes to French manicures, others a thinner one – either way, you can rectify it, but the thin ‘eyeliner style’ is very on-trend right now.” – Harriet It’s better to take a slow approach with nail art, and if you slip up, use an old lip brush dipped in acetone to tidy up and remove any smudges. “A lot of people worry about making a mistake, but don’t panic. Decant your polish again, then use a dotting tool to place the dot onto your nail – it's almost impossible to go wrong.” – Georgia Don’t Worry About Mistakes Once you’re happy, use your brush to gently drag the polish down from either dot to form the point which sits at the bottom of your heart shape. Play around with the dot size on the palette first to ensure they aren’t too big. These will form the top two curves of your heart. To do a heart, decant a little of your polish onto a palette, dip your dotting tool into the polish and place the two dots directly next to one another onto the nail. A super fine nail brush is key – like Bio Sculpture’s Upper Arch Brush – as is a dotting tool, but you could use a pencil or a bobby pin. The heart is a very easy detail to add on – you just need the right tools. ![]() “Believe it or not, some of these minimalist nail trends are easier than they look to replicate. Instagram is a great place to find inspiration, with many nail artists sharing designs you can ask your manicurist to replicate.” – Georgia Rae, Professional Nail Artist If you’re not doing it yourself and are after something more intricate, there are plenty of other options. It’s a chic trend that’s entirely mouldable to your personal style. Each one is very versatile and they work in every colour. The most-requested designs are the minimalist French, the cuticle dot and tiny hearts. “Whether you’re having minimalist nail art done by a professional or doing it yourself, there are some key looks worth trying. It’s essential to ensure the application is even, smooth and neat as this will be the canvas for your artwork, so you want it to look as clean as possible.” – Harriet Westmoreland, Celebrity Nail Artist Know What Works Well It’s also key that you never rush when applying your base colour. Even if just one fingertip has a wonky edge, it will really stand out, and make any nail art look messy, so make sure you’re filing and clipping them to perfection – file on one side of the nail first using the full range of motion, moving to the other side in one swift stroke. ![]()
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