Want summer-ready glazed-donut nails? Choose a pearly chrome powder with pink, blue, and purple shimmer. "Mermaidcore" energy comes from its sunlight radiance.
I did pastel French tips for the Brandon Maxwell SS2023 runway. Instead of pastels over your entire nail bed, which can look spring-y, paint a tiny French line over a sheer, neutral nail polish.”
If you've seen the classic Jean Paul Gaultier outfit that inspired these nails, you're a real one—and you won't be surprised to see the inspo on your nails too. The summery appearance is vibrant and stylish.
Maximalist nails can be sparse. Adds sheer-blush tones will be popular because they show off healthy nails.
Pink nails are trendy due to the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, and the Barbie movie. To replicate at home, paint a pink base color then lightly brush on a silver chrome powder.
French manicures will never go out of style, but each season brings fresh variations to improve them. “I expect cool color choices and French line shapes in French manicures. Try it with any hue, from neutral to vivid like above.
Have you bought a long denim skirt and wide-leg jeans recently? Thought so. Gray-blue polish can resemble tattered blue jeans for summer 2023. Add a matte top coat for a more realistic denim look.
The Cosmo team has been discussing the lavender spring beauty trend for months, from eyeliners to summer and spring hair colors to nails. Two to three layers of light-purple nail polish create an opaque, non-streaky finish.
A tropical-floral design like the one above will help me generate a beach vacation this summer. Airbrushed flowers will give a stronger Y2k vibe, however I might try painted flowers if I have time and courage.