September is the in-between month for nails: summer brights are fading, full autumn drama has not quite landed, and the prettiest manicures borrow from both. Think burnt orange, mustard, cocoa and sage, softened with nude bases, tiny leaf sprigs, late sunflowers and the last butterflies of the year. Here are 50 September nail designs to…
No flower has inspired more nail art than the rose. It can be painted tiny and delicate on a sheer nude base, shaded like stained glass, outlined in white on mint, or scattered across every nail like vintage wallpaper — and each version feels completely different. Here are 50 rose nail designs to take to…
Gel polish was made for September: the days are busy, the weather cannot decide what it is doing, and a manicure that genuinely lasts for weeks is worth its weight in gold. Rich ambers, olive greens, burgundies and caramels all look even better under that plump, glassy gel shine. Here are 50 September gel nail…
Dark cherry red is the red that never dates: deeper than scarlet, softer than burgundy, and glossy enough to look expensive on every nail shape. It works plain on a short oval, and it also holds its own under cherry art, gold foil, chrome and full gothic detail. Here are 48 dark cherry red nail…
Nothing makes an autumn manicure feel finished like a sharp stiletto point. The long, tapered shape turns rich fall colour — burnt orange, tortoise, burgundy and gold — into something dramatic, and gives detailed art like plaid, paisley and hand-painted pumpkins the canvas it deserves. Here are 50 fall stiletto nail designs to take to…
September is the sweet spot between summer brightness and full autumn drama, and the almond nail is its perfect canvas — long enough for leaf art and ombre fades, soft enough to keep every colour wearable. This is the month for copper shimmer, maple reds, mustard yellows and olive greens, all in that in-between light….
Of all Santa’s helpers, the reindeer make the best nail art: a pair of antlers, a round red nose and two kind eyes are instantly recognisable at any size, from a full portrait on one feature nail to a silhouette no bigger than a snowflake. Painted over red, white, gold or even midnight blue, they…
Red and white is Christmas at its crispest: candy canes, Santa suits, snowflakes on a scarlet background. The pairing is bold but clean, and it flatters every nail length from short and practical to full-length coffins. Here are 50 red and white Christmas nail designs to take to your next appointment, from a giant Rudolph…
The French manicure is a clean, classic look — which makes it the perfect canvas for a little Independence Day mischief. Keep the sheer pink base and the tidy tips, then let red, white and blue do the celebrating: painted stars, waving flag stripes, glitter fades and ribbon swirls, all scaled down to the size…
Red and green is the original Christmas colour pairing — holly berries against pine branches, ribbons against wrapping paper — and it translates to nails better than any other festive combination. From deep emerald glitter to glossy pillar-box red, the two shades give you endless ways to mix sparkle, pattern and hand-painted art. Here are…