In recent years, trend cycles have been operating at a breakneck speeds, dropping inspiration, fueling debates, and receiving rebrands in mere day if not hours. For a better idea of how and why certain fashion and beauty trends get started and why others disappear from our For You pages entirely, it's always helpful to take a close look at the intersection between the world of fashion and beauty and pull out the standout ones we can't get enough of.
As you may have already guessed, WWW beauty editors spend a good bulk of our time monitoring the beauty trends Instagram's fashion people are embracing, and we have special intel as to which creative minds are bringing them to life. It should be no surprise that cute nails designs happen to be one of our favorite topics to enthuse over! Below, we're sharing fashion person–approved nail designs and a few of our favorite products to keep your new manicure looking fresh long after you leave the salon.
The Best Cute Nail Designs to Re-Create
1. Aperol Spritz
The only thing better than sipping on an ice-cold Aperol spritz during a hot day is wearing a manicure that draws from the refreshing drink's citrus color palette.
2. Pearl on Pearl
This classy nail design is created by using a milky white chrome base and adding eye-catching pearl and sequin details that will make your heart skip a beat.
3. Rhinestone Starburst
Speaking of sparkling nails… Try combining rhinestones with retro starburst art for a bold and unique take on a classic nail look that adds instant intrigue.
4. Twisted Tuxedo
For this nail look, we're taking cues from nail artist Iram Shelton and tapping into our love for monochrome designs and Frenchies for the best of both worlds.
5. A Touch of Burgundy
Burgundy has been largely popularized as a fall and winter shade, but we're here to argue that the timeless shade can be worn year-round without falling out of style.
6. Colorful French
If you're getting tired of the classic "pink base and white tips" combo for your French manicure, shake things up and try wearing all your favorite colors at once.
7. Minimalistic Waves
Some of the cutest nail designs we've come across incorporate little to no color or art, like this manicure featuring dainty, minimalistic waves by Julia Diogo.
8. Frosted Nude
If you loved the Hailey Bieber glazed donut trend that took over our social media feeds, then consider switching out your pinkish base for a whisper of brown.
9. Mermaid Chrome
Not turning into a mythical human-fish hybrid won't stop us from embracing our inner mermaid or siren by asking for this aquatic chrome manicure at the salon.
10. Pattern Play
Who said you have to stick with just one playful pattern for your nail design of choice? Combine a few of your favorite looks and re-create this creative manicure.
11. Mismatched Mani
In the same fashion, we're in love with this mismatched manicure that features one bright nail design on one hand and a neutral, minimalistic design on the other.
12. Farmers Market
Fashion people have also been posting nonstop with nail art drawing directly from nature scenes, like this farmers market–inspired manicure by Queenie Nguyen.
13. Artsy Flames
Hop on the flame nail art trend by re-creating this bold manicure by Paragon Nails that combines a chrome design with shades of white, yellow, and green.
14. Peach Ombré
You can never go wrong with a stylish peach ombré that perfectly complements your skin tone. Take your time picking out shades, and pay attention to your undertones.
15. Textured Snakeskin
This textured manicure created by London-based celeb nail artist Imarni was made by placing soapy suds on a lime-green chrome pigment and wiping them away.
16. Electric Orange With 3D Details
Graphic nail art has been everywhere on Instagram lately. This electric-orange manicure features 3D orange and chrome details on long almond nails.
17. Cashmere Combo
Follow Christiana Hooks's lead and try a manicure featuring five different shades of cashmere, ranging from a dusty white to eggplant purple, for a subtle ombré.
18. Blue Flames
If you're ready to hop on the flame nail art trend, give it a try by adding striking blue-and-white flames to the tips of your nails with a layer of chrome.
19. Chrome Crosses
There's no better way to do chrome than going all out, and this chrome manicure featuring 3D crosses on the ring and index fingers is as stylish as it gets.
20. Amber Tortoiseshell
As soon as fall begins, you can count on at least one of Who What Wear's beauty editors sporting tortoiseshell manicures like the one below by Betina Goldstein.
21. Burgundy and Navy-Blue Tips
Whether you're feeling extremely patriotic or just love a timeless navy-blue and burgundy combination, this charming French manicure is perfect every time.
22. Hand-Painted Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies are easily one of the most gorgeous winged insects, and we're loving how Goldstein features them as the centerpiece of this mystical manicure.
23. Extra Embellished
This iconic manicure by celebrity nail artist Holly Falcone for a PriscaVera campaign is proof that cute nail designs can never have too much embellishment.
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