21 "Clean-Girl" Nail Looks We're Saving for Our Next Manicures
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@harrietwestmorelandHarriet Westmoreland used Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Ballerina for this nail look.
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@harrietwestmorelandA milky wash of colour and perfectly preened cuticles make for an expensive-looking manicure.
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@browngirlhandsNail artist Harriet Westmoreland is leading the way with the clean-girl nail trend. We practically went down a nail Instagram hole scrolling through the perfectly preened nails on her profile. She's also behind the nails of celebrities such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and you'll spot her prepping the fingertips of countless celebrities for awards shows.
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@harrietwestmorelandNailcare is essential to the clean-girl nail look.
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@harrietwestmorelandUse a body scrub to leave fingertips and hands glowing.
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@harrietwestmorelandNeat cuticles are a key foundation to clean-girl nails. Use a cuticle pusher on nail beds to instantly elongate nails and create a clean slate for your nail polish.
Use a cuticle pusher to gently push back nail cuticles for a neat finish to instantly look put together.
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@carmelharrison_A sheer wash of colour or a neutral opaque shade of nail polish is the key to achieving clean-girl nails.
This milky-pink hue instantly adds a sheer wash of colour to fingertips. It's one of the best Chanel nail varnish colours.
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@harrietwestmorelandA sheer wash of colour instantly makes your nails look healthy. Opt for a sheer white or pink hue to brighten your nail plates.
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Milk nails are everywhere right now, and Beauty Pie's Le Milk nail colour is the perfect hue.
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@harrietwestmorelandA cuticle oil finishes off the look with a glossy sheen and helps to keep cuticles hydrated for that expensive-looking manicure.
This hydrating face oil doubles up as a great cuticle oil. And it will look great on your bathroom shelf, too.
Keep scrolling below for some of our favourite clean-girl nail looks.
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@frannfyneNeutral nails look so chic paired with gold jewellery and a statement sleeve cuff. Choose a neutral nail polish colour that matches your skin tone to keep nails looking understated.
Want more impact from your clean-girl nail look? This opaque pink looks pretty yet understated.
Shades of caramel, chocolate and sand look elegant on darker skin tones.
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@harrietwestmorelandA swipe of a milky-pink polish on your fingertips is an effortless way to make your hands look polished.
This is like a tinted moisturiser for nails. It leaves a barely there sheer, pink sheen that looks good on everyone.
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@harrietwestmorelandA bright yet sheer pink instantly brightens nails.
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@amistreetsGood cuticle care is key to this look. In between nail appointments, keep cuticles hydrating with a cuticle oil to maintain healthy nails.
Use this hydrating nail oil before going to bed to keep cuticles and nails moisturised.
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@harrietwestmorelandA clean nail look provides the perfect base to experiment with nail art. We love this inverted French nail art.
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@harrietwestmorelandMicro nail art looks so chic on a clean-girl base. Why not try a heart or minimal flower on one nail to switch up your usual manicure?
A nail-dotting tool is a must for precision nail art. To achieve a heart, add two dots to the nails and drag them both out to a point to form a heart shape.
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As your polish dries, add a gold nail bead for a minimal look. Seal with a topcoat to keep it in place.
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@harrietwestmorelandA neutral French tip looks so polished. Plus, it always goes with any outfit.
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@betinagoldsteinNot quite a French tip but still minimal. Finely outline the edges of your nails in white. It's like a crisp white shirt but for your nails.
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@harrietwestmorelandA rose-quartz nail look is still understated but adds a little something more to fingertips.
Opt for a shimmering nail colour, and use a shiny topcoat for that rose-quartz finish.
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@harrietwestmorelandA French manicure is so timeless. Keep it feeling modern by opting for a super-thin line on the tips.
Unless you have the steady hands of a nail technician, a French tip can be tricky. Keep this correcting pen on hand to correct any smudges and remove polish from around the nail.
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@harrietwestmorelandKeep hands soft with hand cream. Don't forget to apply to the cuticles to keep prevent dryness.
Hydrating and sinks in quickly. And of course, it looks so cool on your nightstand.
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@harrietwestmorelandA minimal dot gives a nod to the season. Why not opt for a pastel hue for spring and summer and a Bordeaux red for the colder months?
OPI's Bubble Bath is a favourite for achieving that clean-girl nail look.
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@harrietwestmorelandYou can layer a sheer hue until you get the desired finish.
Essie's Ballet Slippers is a classic barely there hue for nails.
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@frannfyneA faint wash of colour works so well no matter the time of year or what you're wearing. It's also less noticeable when it chips, meaning you can extend the wear of your polish.
This peachy-pink shade instantly brightens lacklustre nails.