Nail Art Trends And Colour Ideas 2019

I Tried Instagram's Coolest Nail Trends IRL

by Jenny Brownlees

Top Manicurists Talk Us Through 2019's Coolest Nail Trends

Jacqueline Kilikita

The Best Base Coats That Will Actually Help Your Manicur...

Without a colour-sealing, shine-enhancing topcoat, chipping is all but guaranteed the second you tear open a package from Free People or snap open a can

by Megan Decker

"Cow Nails" Are Trending — & Kendall Jenner Is On Board

When Kendall Jenner does anything — wears green eyeliner, contemplates a fringe, lends her face to a controversial campaign — it trends on Twitter

by Megan Decker

10 Cute Heart Nail-Art Ideas Inspired By Valentine's Day

Not to spook you into making any kind of impulse decision, but considering Valentine's Day is just over a week away, the next nail-polish colour you

by Megan Decker

Tie-Dye Nails: The Bold New Manicure Trend Taking Over Instagram

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Park Eunkyung (@nail_unistella) on Jan 30, 2019 at 5:44am PST From tortoiseshell and ombré

by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Understated Ombré Nail Trend You’ll Want To Wear All Winter

Pulling off the tiny nail-art look at home is inherently daunting — no matter how much you want trendy tortoise shell-print on your fingers, you know

by Megan Decker

The 7 Top Coats Nail Pros Actually Use To Make Polish Last & Last

A single swipe of translucent top coat instantly makes any manicure or pedicure (or naked nails, for that matter) smoother, shinier, and

by Megan Decker

A Nail Polish Remover Cream Exists — & It Really Works

We’ve been locked in a toxic relationship with nail polish remover for longer than we care to remember. It's hard to pinpoint just how many times we've

by Erika Stalder

Marble Nail Art Is The Chic & Understated Trend To Try This Winter

Like polished Calacatta countertops and rose quartz lamps, a marbled manicure is inherently chic. But unlike the home decor in your Pinterest-designed,

by Megan Decker

29 High Street Beauty Products Actually Used By Experts

When experts recommend products they love, it's never long before they fly off the shelves. Who doesn’t want skin as bouncy as a dermatologist, hair as

by Jacqueline Kilikita

11 Valentine's Day Nail Art Ideas That Are Chic, Not Cheesy

As one of the breakout nail trends of 2019, tiny red or pink hearts make for a fun manicure any time of year (not just around the second week of

by Megan Decker

How To Nail The Perfect At-Home Manicure, With Tips From An Expert

View this post on Instagram A post shared by AMI STREETS (@amistreets) on Feb 16, 2018 at 5:12am PST Whether you prefer French tips, a gel

by Jacqueline Kilikita

The Cool French-Manicure Trend You'll Want To Wear All Winter

Long before we had textured nails and powder dip nails made to look like tortoise shells, the most ubiquitous form of nail art was the humble French tip.

by Megan Decker

The Biggest Nail Trends Of 2018

Nail trends by the seasons are pretty predictable: soft watercolours for spring (groundbreaking), candy-hued brights for summer, and moodier reds, blues,

by Megan Decker

How To Remove Gel Nail Polish Without Wrecking Your Nails

You'll never hear us complain about the shine and fantastic staying power of a gel or dip powder manicure. But transitioning from an old polish job to a

by Erika Stalder

9 Glitter Polishes To Bring The Party Season To Your Fingernails

Imagine your dream New Year's Eve party outfit. Maybe it's a velvet dress or a tailored suit. Now that you're standing out in a sea of jewel tones, you

by Megan Decker

Powder Dip Nails: The New Manicure Technique Taking Over From Gels

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tee (@thenailguarantee) on Dec 19, 2018 at 12:02pm PST From jelly nails to tortoiseshell nails,

by Jacqueline Kilikita

A Pro's Guide To Finding Your Signature Nail Shape

Genuine question: Would Cardi B be Cardi B without her ultra-long, ultra-bedazzled stiletto nails? Or, how would Kylie Jenner's vibe shift if extended,

by Erika Stalder

How Long Do These High Street Gel Nail Polishes Actually Last?

We've all heard the lofty beauty product claims: foundations that last 18 hours, serums that contain wrinkle-erasing magic crystals, and, of course, nail

by Mi-Anne Chan

The Delicate Nail Art Trend We're Seeing Everywhere...

When it comes to nail art, it can be hard to find the perfect spot between French tips and over-the-top glitter. Classic tips can feel generic and

by Megan Decker

12 Festive (& Very Chic) Holiday Manicures To Copy This Season

You've just stepped through the door of a swanky Christmas party and you're wearing a variation of your dream outfit — a velvet dress, glitzy rhinestone

by Megan Decker

Dear Daniela: How Can I Make My Nails Strong & My Cuticles Less S...

Dear Daniela Whatever I do, my cuticles are always ragged and untidy. A manicurist once asked if it was my first manicure because they're so bad. (It

by Daniela Morosini

14 Boundary-Pushing Nail Artists To Follow On Instagram

As with most major beauty trends, the 'nail art bubble' hit fast and hard, followed by years of armchair analysis about when the trend would be declared

by Erika Stalder

Everything You Need To Know Before Getting Gel Nail Extensions

Back in the day, when we wanted lengthy claws, acrylics felt like our only option. We'd sit in our local nail salon for over an hour getting our fingers

by aimee simeon

30 Instagram-Worthy Nail Looks To Try In November

If your beauty routine was a relationship, hair and makeup would be holding hands while nails... well, they'd be the unfortunate third wheel. Face it:

by Samantha Sasso

Celebrity Beauty

How I Turned My Side Hustle Into A Steady Gig As Rihanna's N...

Nail artistry wasn't a lifelong passion for Maria Salandra, who has been Rihanna's go-to manicurist for the last five years. Her story can't be written as

by Thatiana Diaz

Leopard Print Nail Art Is A Fashion Girl Favourite For Autumn

Even if your workday uniform is more classic than colourful — like dark raw-hemmed jeans, a white t-shirt, and black leather booties — you've probably

by Megan Decker

How Acrylic Nails Helped Me Overcome A Skin-Picking Disorder

When you ask, 'What's your worst habit?' even someone as polished as Kate Middleton can give you answer. It's normal to have something in your life you

by Thatiana Diaz

Manicure Inspo For Anyone With Short Nails

Raise your hand if you've apologised to your manicurist for your super-short nails? Now why do we do that? Long, bedazzled, Cardi B-inspired claws might

by Megan Decker

Orbit Nails: The Nail Art Trend We Spotted At New York Fashion Week

At the Jeremy Scott show during New York Fashion Week, the nail art was just as innovative, colourful, and exciting as the fashion. Catching up backstage

by Rachel Lubitz

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From trying out nail polish design and colour trends to interviewing pioneering manicurists and experts, we’re hot on the pulse of all things nail art at Refinery29. It’s all covered, whether you’re interested in recreating the latest looks at home or want to know more about gels and acrylics.