Nail trends to know, according to the professionals
Autumn is the season when nail designs come into their own, from warm colour palettes to Halloween motifs, the inspiration is endless. According to the professionals, this autumn calls upon burgundies, chocolate brown, burnt oranges and deep earth tones. For the more daring, 3D details and stiletto-pointed tips are trending again.
TheIndustry.beauty heard from celebrity manicurists about this season's must-have autumn manicures. From keeping it simple to going big with nail art, here are the trending manicures.
Black cherry
Plums, aubergines and burgundies have been trending this season – but this palette is certainly not confined to clothes. When it comes to nails, ‘black cherry’ seems to be reigning supreme this autumn.
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"Dark, gorgeous shades such as espresso, black cherry and deep moody greys are the colours du jour this season, direct from New York and London Fashion Weeks," said Robbie Tomkins, celebrity manicurist to the likes of Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Olivia Colman.
Black cherry treads a fine line between being deep but not too deep: a combination of burgundy with a touch of dark chocolate. Just as the name of the trend suggests, black cherry nails are inspired by the sweet fruit, and are a low-maintenance look to sport this season.
Moody auras
October is seeing aura nail back on our radars, thanks to the trend’s versatility and moody ambience.
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"Aura nails are back, and with the help of any eyeshadow palette and a matte topcoat, they can even be achieved with normal nail polish," said Tomkins.
According to Tomkins, the trend is perfect for those wanting to experiment at home without having to go to the salon.
"To achieve the look, just paint on a thin base coat, two coats of your favourite colour, and finish with a matte topcoat.
"Wait at least an hour for this to dry, then using a sponge applicator, gently apply a little of a contrasting colour of eye shadow to the centre of the nail, and finish with a glossy top coat."
Striking stilettos
When it comes to shape, the clean-girl, short and neat nails are out. For this autumn, the longer nails are back in. If you want to achieve long, strong nails without using acrylics, Tomkins recommends investing in at-home treatments.
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Tompkins added: "You can get the sharp look without a trip to the salon... Invest in a quality nail strengthening treatment, such as Protein Formula Strengthen Treatment.
"They have four different formulas altogether, each targeting specific nail issues, and the brand has created an online nail diagnostic quiz to tell you which one would suit you best."
3D jelly and embellishment
This season’s trends aren’t all smooth and simple however, for those wanting to make a statement, jelly-like details and embellishments are making waves online, especially when it comes to celebrity manicures.
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"It’s the perfect way to add personality and glamour to your nails for a special occasion," said Lily Collins’ nail tech at Paint Nails London, Angie Campbell.
"This is the trend for anyone who loves eye-catching nails that shift and change with the light."
The translucent nature of jelly nails feels fun and fresh, plus it is the perfect antidote to grey autumn days.
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