10 Manicures We’re Swooning Over

Your nails are a way to express yourself and your personal style. So for a little inspo, I’ve rounded up 10 of the most swoon-worthy manis from Instagram.

Presented by Fresh Salon & Spa What’s This? November 13, 2018

Tropical Nail

Love these pretty tropical flowers that are still soft and wearable thanks to the nude base coat. Can’t you just see yourself sipping on a piña colada with this manicure?

Classic Red

A classic red manicure never goes out of style, but I love stars and this single white one adds just enough to make the look special.

Ombre

Ombre isn’t just for hair! This pastel pink and blue manicure is bringing it back to 2016, when Pantone couldn’t decide on just one color of the year.

Everything Nails

What do I love about this one? Everything. Literally everything. The colors, the shape, the matte finish, the fact that it’s like a work of art on her hands. You could recreate this one exactly as is, or vary some of the elements, but either way you won’t go wrong.

Geometric

This geometric nail art feels inspired by mid-century modern architecture, but with a fresh color palette. If your home décor is reminiscent of a Frank Lloyd Wright design, this may be the manicure for you.

Pink Star

Did I mention I love stars? Maybe its because I have zero artistic ability and a star is about the most “artsy” thing I can draw, but I’m always drawn to them on clothes and nails. I love the contrast of this blush mani with the pop of black stars.

Midcentury

Here’s another detailed mani for the mid-century design enthusiast. This nail artist was inspired by terrazzo.

Leaf

This list wouldn’t be complete without a palm leaf mani. The trend has been everywhere from clothing to jewelry, to wallpaper, and I’m obsessed with the subtle gold details on the nails opposite those with the palms.

Black Heart

Since 90 percent of my wardrobe is black, I would be remiss to not include at least one dark manicure. I’m all about bright and light nails in the summer, but that doesn’t mean I’m afraid to rock a darker hue in the middle of July. This one’s the perfect combo of a little bit of sweet with a little bit of 90’s punk.

Unicorn Nails

Finally, whether you have a child, need to connect with your inner child or simply still believe in magic, how can you go wrong with unicorn nails? Search #unicornnails on Instagram and you will see some much wilder options, but these are a pretty way to jump on the trend without going too far out there.

I remember getting my nails done for the first time in high school. I think it was for homecoming, and every girl couldn’t wait to get the same thing…long, square, pink-and-white acrylics. No one wanted color, nail art was tacky (except for maybe a few strategically placed crystals), and it was all about finding the cheapest nail salon around. But I still felt so mature and glamorous!

I went through a few years with this style, before I gave it up and just started keeping my nails natural. I’m sure a lot of women were still getting professional manicures during that time, but it just really wasn’t a big “thing”.

Well, fast forward a few years, and in comes this new product called SHELLAC™. Now you can have polish that lasts up to two weeks on your natural nails. Ladies who don’t want the damage of acrylics or gel can have a manicure that isn’t going to look chipped and worn in only a few days, and suddenly we’ve started seeing manicures in every color of the rainbow as modern nail art enters the scene.

I can confidently say that nothing is off limits when it comes to your nails. Long, short, square, round, classic, wild—your nails are a way to express yourself and your personal style. So for a little inspo, I’ve rounded up 10 of the most swoon-worthy manis from Instagram. Take a look above!

Ashley Guttridge
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Fresh Salon & Spa
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