Minimalist Manicures for Summer 2016
Image Credit: @paintboxnails
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Summer bears it all, including your nails. As your permanent accessory, nails can up your beach day fashion and highlight your summer tan with little effort. Take your manicure to the next level with a trendy minimalist design like those featured in these “nailstagrams.”
@mpnails
Evil eyes are everywhere; just ask the Real Housewife of New York, Jules Wainstein. She’s always sporting a version of the fashion-forward motif, especially through her jewelry. Professional nail artist and Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole is also a big fan of the evil eye. Here, she tells Vogue how to replicate the popular manicure.
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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Get Mod
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Nail Lacquer in Blacquer
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Rockstar Sea-ing Stars, and Jam Packed
@butterlondon
Butter London suggests you “set off your summer tan with the perfect nude and pop of colour,” and we’re happy to oblige. Their 2-Piece Lacquer Set stays true to the earthiness of summer, but the bright coral adds some extra zest.
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Tea Time Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer
Jolly Good Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer
@deborahlippmann
Blank space or negative space nail-art is on trend for summer 2016. The look can be easily achieved by painting over a piece of tape shaped like your desired design and then peeling it off once the polish sets. An often-overlooked example of negative space nail art is the French Manicure. The classic manicure is easily achieved with the same crème colored nail polish used in this Instagram.
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@tenoverten_nyc
This chevron manicure by Tenoverten, a non-toxic nail care brand with four salons in NYC, makes a subtle statement. Featuring sand-inspired nudes, the manicure goes with just about anything, but its design allows the wearer’s uniqueness to shine through.
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Tenoverten Spring Set with Baxter + Murray + Watts
@paintboxnails
Paintbox Nails, a high-design nail studio in NYC, calls this manicure “The Thrillseeker.” We call it perfection. The minimalist gold accent adds sophistication to the look, while the navy and nude base make it versatile and fun. Simplify the process by skipping the navy, and just adding a subtle metallic accent to your classic nude.
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At Paintbox Nails on 17 Crosby Street in SoHo
@karengnails
Change it up with a matte finish this summer. The metallic tips brighten up the look for the warm weather seasons, but no matter the time of year, black nail polish is as versatile as its fashionable sidekick, the LBD.
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