Fall nail trend: A nude shade and new shape
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Hot nude nails
Hot nudes
It’s time to ditch the high-maintenance nail art and give your fingers a more sophisticated makeover. Take a cue from Adele’s elegant Oscar look and opt for feminine nudes and luxurious textures. “Try a combo of matte and shiny finishes or tactile glitters,” says Rita Remark, lead nail artist for Essie. For a subtle yet chic look, she recommends decorating just the tips of nails with a bit of glimmer. For a more dramatic look, we love the new almond shape —unless you’ve got shorter nail beds, in which case a sofft, square shape will suit you better.
Sweet thing
A feminine neutral with a satiny finish is our style standby.
Essie nail lacquer in eternal optimist, $9.
Metalhead
This shimmery polish gives off a cool holographic effect.
Maybelline New York colors show holographic nail lacquer in bold gold, $4.
Subtle shimmer
Dress up nude nails with a coat of this glimmery polish.
Essie Luxeffects nail lacquer in as gold as it gets, $9.
Cool classic
A softu001d tone makes every outfit look effortlessly sophisticated.
L'Oréal Paris colour riche nail colour in walk on the beach, $6.
Stick 'em up
Brighten up your digits with these pretty, easy-to-apply tips.
Essiesleek stick nail appliqués in over the moon, $10.
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