Top Nail Trends for SS19

PRINTS CHARMING

Next season’s nail art is defined by limiting patterns to the tip of the nail, while keeping the base clear and clean. Bold recurring graphic prints have made a fashion comeback – just look at the resurgence of Fendi’s iconic print and the graphic clean lines at Kith’s S/S19 show where the models’ nails featured a stunning Greek key pattern on the tip of the nail. Paired against a clear nude base it looked surprisingly subtle and impossibly chic.

ANIMAL INSTINCT

Bold animal prints, usually reserved for their sartorial offerings, were chosen by designers Christian Siriano and Opening Ceremony as the nail art du choix for Fashion Week SS19. Backstage at Christian Siriano’s show, nails were given a ‘twisted zebra’ print – a modern take on animal print –designed to clash beautifully with the loud leopard print of the designer’s clothes. At Opening Ceremony, nails were painted matt gold before an intricate design of black, leopard-like spots, were hand-painted with an ultra-fine brush and glossy black polish. What makes this animal print modern and fresh is that it is metallic, rather than one-dimensional, making the finished look ultra-glam, uber-glossy and totally OTT – we’re obsessed already. Our top tip for trying this look on clients is to use a toothpick, instead of a brush, to nail the finer nail art detail. Have some fun and ask your nail technician to paint quirky animal styles onto nails for a more relaxed take on the trend.