These are the Biggest Nail Trends for 2017
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You're already planning to replenish your spring wardrobe with stripes, florals, and nautical details. Now, it's time to think about updating your manicure, too. Here, your fingertip forecast straight from the runways.
The Trend: Modern Metallics
INSPIRED BY: Philip Lim Spring/Summer '17
WHY WE LOVE IT: When worn over a neutral lacquer, a rose-gold French, simple silver line, or textured 14-karat tip is a refined way to pull off a precious metal manicure. For the best transition from a winter white look, add a metallic overlay by brushing a platinum polish on top as seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim. The result: easy, elegant, and elevated.
Modern Metallics
A peachy pink polish with a rose gold tip.
Modern Metallics
A single metallic stripe can make all the difference.
Modern Metallics
Gold foil applied over a simple nude polish.
The Trend: Black Accents
INSPIRED BY: Vera Wang Spring/Summer '17
WHY WE LOVE IT: High-shine black polish is making its mark as 2017's best nail accessory. Whether vertically striped (as spotted at Vera Wang), curved around the cuticle, or painted at the tips—it's a simple but bold look that appears equally chic when painted over bare nails or alongside vibrant pops of color.
Black Accents
A fresher take on black and pink.
Black Accents
Mix a black shade with primary colors for the freshest color update.
Black Accents
Sometimes all it takes is a single black stripe.
The Trend: Color Blocking
INSPIRED BY: Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer '17
WHY WE LOVE IT: Bright-colored pieces were all over the runways and this year nails follow suit. The quickest way to get into spring mode is with dots, stripes, and geometric patterns in bold contrasting hues. Just take a look at Jeremy Scott's vibrant, poppy fingertips to get in the mood.
Color Blocking
Mix an earthy base shade with a pop of red.
Color Blocking
All you need is strips of tape to nail this geometric design.
Color Blocking
Retro, '70s-inspired stripes look just as cool on the whole nail as they do on just an accent.
The Trend: Graphic French
INSPIRED BY: Creatures of Comfort Spring/Summer '17
WHY WE LOVE IT: The French manicure continues to be completely reimagined for 2017. Multicolor tips on the Creatures of Comfort catwalk felt fresh and fun. Diagonally painted blue edges, bold black and white, and thin ribbons of red also prove how far this technique has come. One tip of utmost importance: be sure to coat the base of your nail with a sheer neutral and keep the length short and rounded.
Graphic French
Give a basic French manicure an upgrade by choosing two different tip shades and applying them at an angle.
Graphic French
A thin red tip can make just as big an impact.
Graphic French
Give your tips a retro twist with a black and white graphic design.
The Trend: Ladylike Neutrals
THE INSPIRATION: Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer '17
WHY WE LOVE IT: When cream and pearlescent neutrals are glossed over almond and oval-shaped nails there's an instant lengthening effect that leaves fingers looking soft and feminine. Natural hues appear classic when worn alone, but also make the perfect base for simple nail art in the form of pale stripes and white swipes.
Ladylike Neutrals
Baby pink looks decidedly more grown-up with stripes of a neutral rose shade.
Ladylike Neutrals
There's nothing more classic than a coat of a rosy nude polish.
Ladylike Neutrals
A classic mix of stark white and nude.
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