Nail Techs Are Bored of These Nail Trends—5 They Want You to Ask for Instead
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@iramshelton"The most important trend—and something that I would like to see people ask for more—is a focus on natural nail health," says Shelton. "I receive so many messages from people asking me for advice about how they can restore their nails after bad experiences with salons or products, and I just wish a healthy, natural-nail trend would come back in."
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@iramsheltonShelton recommends using oils, lacquers and strengthening treatments to enhance your nails rather than opting for a quick fix that can end up damaging them further.
This nourishing oil can help to protect from chips and breaks, keeping your natural nails looking as healthy as can be.
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@harrietwestmorelandThe next step up from natural nails? The "naked" nail trend. "Can we have a moment for naked nails?" asks Shelton. This trend involves using a sheer polish or a shiny top coat to give your natural nails a little bit of oomph.
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@harrietwestmoreland"OPI Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum and OPI Nail Envy Nail Polish are the secret to success when it comes to this look," explains Shelton. This trend is sure to never go out of style, and will look as chic and expensive as ever all year round.
This is a clever 2-in-1 product, as it works to strengthen your nails whilst also adding a subtle hint of colour.
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@imarninails"I would also love to see more classic nail designs with some added flair," says Shelton. "Take red nails—why not play around with finishes and go for something matte?" I love how the matte finish makes this manicure stand out even more, yet the classic colour ensures it won't date.
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@imarninailsIf you do like something a bit different, then why not incorporate some nail art into your matte, red mani?
For that classic red shade and stylish matte finish, Illamasqua has you covered.
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@betina_goldstein"Another thing I'd love to see is more requests for nail embellishments or jewellery," reveals Shelton. "I love them so much and I know they’ll be trending towards Christmas, but why can’t we have them all year round?"
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@iramsheltonAlthough this might sound like quite a statement trend, there are so many delicate, minimalistic design options.
This kit comes with both silver and gold embellishments, so you can decorate your nails until your heart's content.
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@iramsheltonAlthough Shelton is a fan of matte finishes, she also loves playing around with foil textures, and shared that she wishes this would become more of a trend moving forward.
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@buffcsAgain, I love how minimal this trend can be, as it means that you can have full control over how much of an impact your nails make.
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Foil nail art can be hard to do at home, but you can fake it until you make it with this pretty gold polish from Beauty Pie.