nails

Nail art really seems to be prominent online right now. From bright geometrical shapes to minimalist nude designs, you could spend hours picking a design and having it painstakingly applied. But I have to confess– I rarely get nail art. For me, I genuinely don’t think anything is better than a glossy, rich, all-over colour for a manicure and pedicure. I love to try the full spectrum of colours on my feet especially and by doing so I have without doubt found the best nail colours for dark skin. Melanin has the ability of making even the most marmite shades look brighter and richer so I tend to take advantage of that with rainbow-hued pedicures and when I don’t have to keep my nails nude for work, I’ll have fun with a colourful but classic manicure pick whether that’s a f...

With Hailey Bieber making them an integral part of her brand, one thing is for sure: Glazed doughnuts have crossed my mind more than ever lately. First, “glazed donut” skin took 2022 by storm thanks to the release of Bieber’s skincare line, Rhode, which is all about giving your skin a dewy, “glazed” finish. Now, there’s another sugar-inspired trend from Bieber that has the beauty world in a choke hold: “glazed donut” nails.  Glazed donut nails look exactly like you might imagine—this trend makes your fingertips look like they’re covered in a glossy, milky frosting. The overall effect is a pearly, moonlit-white manicure that absolutely no one can stop talking about (or trying to re-create themselves). You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are lookin...

Although England’s weather is known to be gloomy and unpredictable at times, the London nail forecast is looking extra sunny this year. “There are an array of bold brights and muted pastel colours during the summer months,” says London-based celebrity nail artist, Sabrina Gayle. “2022 has brought an amazing use of 3D embellishment and textured nails too.” And it doesn’t stop there. Artists are throwing it back and have a few nostalgic designs up their sleeves. “My favorite designs that I’ve seen are the more psychedelic and playful use of colors—where there is a mixture of trippy ’60s mushrooms and ’90s happy face rave designs. Nail artists are painting these free hand and/or with a blend of nail decals and optical illusion-style ...

As a new season arrives, and we’re getting pretty excited about trending autumn nail art right now. Sure, we have our dependable autumn nail colours that we return to time and again, and we’re well acquainted with the biggest nail trends of 2022. However, as we move into autumn, we were curious about which new nail art trends are going to dominate the new season, because we love to be one step ahead. Traditionally, autumn calls for muted and moodier shades. You can never knock a classic Bordeaux nail colour, while black and brown feature year after year on the fashion set. And while these classics will reappear each year, we’re starting to see some very cool nail art ideas trickle in to disrupt the status quo among the UK’s top nail technici...

As a new season arrives, and we’re getting pretty excited about trending autumn nail art right now. Sure, we have our dependable autumn nail colours that we return to time and time again, and we’re well acquainted with the biggest nail trends of 2022. However, as we move into autumn, we were curious about which new nail art trends were going to dominate the new season, because we love to be one step ahead. Traditionally, autumn calls for muted and moodier shades. You can never knock a classic bordeaux nail colour, while black and brown feature year after year on the fashion set. And while these classics will reappear each year, we’re starting to see some very cool nail art ideas trickle in to disrupt the status quo among the UK’s top nail technicians....

As a beauty editor, I see many brands launching all of the time. With a number of celebrity beauty lines cropping up and skincare lines popping up on what seems like almost every other day, it’s easy to feel a bit jaded by new products that look . One category that I see fewer launches about, however, is nails. Within the nail category, you tend to have the nail polish heavyweights that have dominated the market for years. Think high street nail brands such as Essie or Barry M, and professional brands that you may find in your local salon, such as OPI and CND. The there are the luxury nails brands such as Chanel, Hermes and Dior that are used by some of the top nail technicians on Instagram. However, there aren’t many new nail brands launching, or bringing something new or...

I don’t know about you, but I never get nail fatigue. In fact, as much as I love buying new makeup, switching up my skincare routine or trying something different with my hair, shifting my nail MO reigns supreme. Painting my nails has become my happy place, and while I absolutely love the boost a shiny new colour gives my mood and confidence, the actual process of painting my nails—or even going to the salon—is one of my favourite ways to wind down and turn the world off for a second. You know what I mean? I don’t typically buy into trends when it comes to my mani of choice (I’ll paint my nails any hue I damn well please, thank you very much), but that doesn’t mean I’m not interested in finding out which nail colours will pop more than others in...

However, deciding on a nail design to go for can prove tricky. So, we scoured the fingertips of the cool-girls, the fashion set and the industries top nail technicians to give you a dose of nail inspiration and find you the best trending nail looks to try. From minimalistic nail art to trending shades, we’ve searched high and low to find the trending nail looks that are about to blow up. Scroll on below for trending nail art designs and nail shade inspiration that will get you ahead for the season ahead. Let the “nice nails!” compliments roll in… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the p...

I’ve previously written about how I grew my nails, and trust me, I’ve tried so many products to get my thin, brittle nails to thrive. I tried supplements, nail strengthening polishes and… eating a lot of cheese. But the one thing that really did help was a product that I had previously overlooked—cuticle oil. In my job as a beauty editor, I continue to learn new hacks every day, if there’s one lesson I’m planning to never forget, it’s that a cuticle or nail oil is really essential for healthy nails and happy cuticles. In fact, every top nail tech I’ve spoken to would tell me that it is the single best thing you can do to keep your nails and cuticles in good condition. So, naturally I listened and decided to put some of the highly...

If you have a nail appointment coming up and are thinking about getting a gel manicure, you might be looking for some inspiration to see your nails through autumn. And you’ve come to the right place! With the turn of the season comes a whole dose of new shades and nail art designs to try. Plus, the pros of a gel manicure means that your nail design will last around two weeks, and will stay chip-free too. No more painting your nails every couple of days. At Who What Wear, when we look for gel nail designs, we typically turn to what the fashion set are wearing. After a little Instagram digging into the accounts of our favourite celebrities, editors and influencers, you can usually find the talented nail technicians behind their seriously cool nail designs. They are ...

Quite often, when you look at the names of nail polishes, they tend to fall in to two camps. They are either quite literal or tongue-in-cheek. OPI’s Bubble Bath nods to the glossy, clean-girl finish it leaves on the nails, and it’s hard to not laugh a little at the shade Tickle My France-y. Take Hermès, however, and you’ll spot that the brand steers clear of this—but what else would you expect of one of the chicest names in fashion? In fact, many of the shades nod to the signature Hermès silk scarves and iconic leather goods. In fact, several of the nail enamels are inspired by pieces from Hermès archives, and, in particular, the luxury heritage brand’s enamel bracelets. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we ...

With summer well underway, I’ve noticed a shift in the types of manicures I’ve been spotting on Instagram lately. Sure neutral, clean-girl nails are still doing the rounds, but there has been a major resurgence of cute nail art and pastel hues. As someone that always has a saved folder that’s bursting with nail designs, I have to say that I’m thrilled with this shift to embrace colour and pattern during the warmer months. That being said, I’m well aware that checkerboard nails and rainbow manis aren’t for everyone, which is why I’m so excited about this emerging nail trend, which I think even nail-art cynics will adore: the colourful French-tip manicure. Embracing all of the fundamentals of the timeless French mani (glossy ...