Black is the colour nobody expects at Christmas, and that is exactly why it works so well. On a deep black base — glossy or matte — gold glitter, white snowflakes and little pops of red look sharper and more elegant than they ever could on a lighter polish, and none of it takes long…
March is the month when nails finally get to lighten up. The heavy winter shades give way to sage greens, soft lavenders and nude bases scattered with daisies, tulips and the odd lucky clover — and because St Patrick’s Day lands mid-month, green gets more play here than in any other spring collection. Here are…
Beach nails do not need much to work: a wash of sea blue, a tiny starfish, a wave curling along the tip. The simplest coastal designs are often the prettiest, because they leave room for the colour of the water and the sand to do the decorating. Here are 50 simple beach nail designs to…
June nails call for a lighter touch: clean French tips, tiny daisies, citrus shades and colours that look good against sun-warmed skin. The best early-summer manicures keep the shapes simple and let one or two cheerful details do the work. Below are 50 simple June nail designs to screenshot before your next appointment, from blueberry…
Green is the colour Christmas keeps coming back to, and it happens to be one of the easiest shades to wear. From deep emerald and frosted forest tones to tiny holly leaves, mini trees and gift-wrap bows, a green manicure can stay wonderfully simple while still looking completely festive. This collection gathers 50 simple green…
August is the last full month of summer, and your nails know it: the colours are still bright, but there is a hint of sunset in everything — coral melting into amber, mint cooling down, and florals starting to lean toward harvest tones. A simple August manicure keeps all of that easy, with clean shapes…
April is the month when nail colours lighten up again. The deep shades of winter give way to daisies, cherry blossom, tulips and every shade of pastel — and the simplest designs are often the prettiest, because the spring details get to do all the talking. Here are 50 simple April nail designs to take…
Valentine’s Day nails do not have to mean long stilettos and heavy artwork. The almond shape is the sweet spot — softly tapered, flattering on every hand and practical enough for everyday life — and it carries hearts, kisses and love notes beautifully at almost any length. Here are 50 simple almond Valentine nail designs…
Red chrome is the Christmas manicure at full volume: a liquid-metal mirror finish that turns plain red into something closer to a bauble. Add snowflakes, candy cane stripes or a tiny gift bow and you have nail art that catches every fairy light in the room. Here are 50 red chrome Christmas nail designs to…
Red is the colour of Christmas, and on short nails it looks especially sharp — bold, glossy and practical enough for wrapping presents, baking and everything else December throws at you. Add snowflakes, candy cane stripes or a tiny Santa and a simple red manicure becomes instantly festive. Here are 50 short red Christmas nail…