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NAIL snaps
Discover nail styles & shades to note, with JESS WATTS’ edit of what’s trending in the nail world
The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Tortuga £17.95 + VAT
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HD Professional Nail Systems Design It! Metallic Gel in Gold £12.49 + VAT
www.hazeldixonnails.com Honey hands
Food-inspired nails have dominated social media feeds for some time, and the latest tasty-looking trend adds a bee-autiful touch to the sweet selection of styles. Honey nails are here, and they’re causing quite a buzz.
Sitting firmly in the same trendsphere as glazed donut nails and blueberry milk manicures, honey-inspired designs bring a warmer, richer energy that is perfect for summer. Liquid gold finishes, deep amber tones and a signature shine all help the trend feel like golden hour in fingertip form.
From moulded miniature bees and hand-painted beehives to drip details and nails coated in a single, sweet shade, the honey nail trend has a style to suit every client.
Andreia Professional Meowgic Cat Eye Effect Gel Polish in MC6 £5.99 + VAT
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Glitterbels Chrome Powder in Mermaid Hair £11.99 inc VAT
www.glitterbels.com Ocean opulence
Bring the wonders of the underwater world to fingertips with one of summer’s most popular nail trends, inspired by marine life.
Shimmering shoals of fish, stunning starfish and jewel-toned jellyfish are among the characters appearing on manicures – each rendered in extraordinary detail by nail artists bringing the ocean floor to life.
When it comes to the colour palette, think eye-catching coral, tropical turquoise and deep sea blue – with pearlescent chrome and dazzling cat eye finishes. Go all-in with an underwater scene or keep it simple with a single sea creature on a clean, coastal base.
Monthly mood board
United by a desire for escapism, August’s biggest nail trends draw inspiration from nature, travel and nostalgic summer memories. This mood board unveils the colours, textures and cultural influences shaping salon requests this month…
Halo Gel Polish in Serengeti £5.95 + VAT
www.purenails.co.uk
Gelish Blooming Gel £14.99 + VAT
www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk Safari chic
Pack your bags: it’s time to take talons on the trip of a lifetime. From delicate deer markings to the bold geometry of a giraffe’s coat, the patterns of the natural world are taking over nail designs – and the results are wild.
While some clients may embrace nature through subtle nods to textures and patterns, others may be keen to debut detailed wildlife portraits that stop people in their tracks.
For those looking to jump on the trend, blooming gel might be key. The handy product creates a tacky layer that causes gel polish placed on top to naturally diffuse outward, producing organic patterns. Think soft leopard spots, subtle snakeskin and blurred tiger stripes.
Hara Professional Gel Polish in Iris Jelly £7.40 + VAT
www.astonandfincher.co.uk Juicy jellies
Sheer nail looks have firmly established themselves as a beauty staple, and this summer, jelly nail products have reigned supreme with their translucent, glossy finishes.
Likely rooted in an ongoing love affair with nostalgia, the jelly nail trend evokes memories of ‘90s jelly shoes and colourful gummy sweets, tapping into a playful, feel-good aesthetic that is resonating with consumers.
Not only will jelly nails dominate throughout August; as we move into autumn, translucent amber and brown hues that echo the falling leaves, and sheer, earth-toned shades will rise in popularity.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Make ‘Em Jelly £8.50 + VAT
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