The “clean girl” aesthetic is everywhere these days. The search term refers to a relaxed, natural look — like dewy, toned, fresh skin — and it has garnered 2.1 billion casual views on TikTok. From head to toe, we wholeheartedly embrace this minimalist, clean-cut look, and yes, that applies to our nails too.
“Your nails, but better” is the trending nail art sentiment right now, and everyone from Selena Gomez to Jennifer Lopez to Simone Ashley is loving it. Sheer nudes and nude pinks, not too different from the natural color of the nails, were used for a luxurious effect.
Manicurists are making their own interpretation of this trend. Whether it’s Faye Louise Dennis’s slim white French manicure style with long-wearing Bio Sculpture gel polish, or Iram Shelton’s delicate silver detailing on a sheer nude base, it’s the little things that make the difference.
Here are some of the best minimalist manicures to inspire your next look.
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