Nudes On Nails: Why One Nail Artist On Instagram Has Us In A Spin

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Updated on16th January 2021 at 7.29am

When you think nude nails you think of a low-key manicure, a slick or two of a pretty pale pink, a taupe or tan shade of polish, but nail artist extraordinaire Imarni (follow @imarninails on Instagram) has taken the trend a few steps further. The nail artist designs match a base shade of nail polish with intricate, beautiful nude illustrations. The designs are elegant, minimalist and good enough to frame. We're obsessed. Ordinarily we'd offer a few 'how to at home' strategies, but unless you're supremely gifted when it comes to artistry and illustration, and gifted enough at that to be able to achieve stellar results whilst drawing with your non-dominant hand, this sort of manicure is pretty much a pro-only job. That said, we have found a set of nail transfers that give you a flavour of this look (click here to order our favourite Etsy option for as little as £1.99) but if it's nudes you're after, try practising with a fine-tipped nail art brush or pen like NYC's Showtime Nail Art Number in Black Inc, £3.95. If that's a no-go, it's a case of waiting until we're out of Lockdown 3.0 and finding a nail salon and manicurist who's up for the job.

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Until then? Browse the best of @imarninails' 'nudes on nails' designs until you hit on the ultimate look for you. There's a whole host of different looks to choose from. Do you want a nude illustration on every nail? Maybe you want to reserve the nude illustrations for a few statement nails at the most. Do you want a nude nail base? Maybe you want a flush of rose and tan tones here and there to elevate the illustration, or you might want to flip the switch and go for a statement red nail base and have your nude illustration painted on in white. Whatever your preference, if you're as head over heels for these 'nudes on nails' designs as we are, there's sure to be a design out there for you. Now we just need to fast forward to the reopening of nail salons and we're good to go!