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Naomi Jamieson

BIZARRE: 9 chic and minimalistic manicure designs to accentuate your natural nails - What They Never Told You

On the left, a hand pictured with a sheer, pink manicure by nail artist @matejanova/Mateja Novakovic and on the right, a hand with natural nails topped with a clear coat and white French tips by nail artist @gel.bymegan/ in a cream and beige template.

While classic reds and long almond talons will always have their place, natural nails are finally getting a look in with barely-there tints and designs. Aimed at highlighting rather than masking their features, these looks are gaining momentum this season.

As far as summer 2024 nail trends go, the likes of bright coral nails and zingy lemon hues have been popular picks. But so too have subtle bubble bath nails and sheer French manicures, which, when we cast our minds back to the trending looks of the year so far, does not come as a surprise. After all, we've noticed a shift towards more understated nail shapes – like squoval nails – and styles for some time now, with many seemingly seeking to accentuate their nails (with half-moons and tips, for example) rather than concealing them with vibrant and opaque shades.

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