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Clean girl nails are trending: Here are 15 minimalist manicures to try now

Selena and co are also fans
Clean girl nails are trending Here are 15 minimalist manicures to try now
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The “clean girl” aesthetic is everywhere right now. Meet the newest trend–clean girl nails.

A search term that refers to an effortless, natural look – think dewy, make-up free, fresh-looking skin – it has garnered a casual 2.1 billion views on TikTok. From our heads to our toes, we’re wholeheartedly embracing this minimalist, squeaky-clean look – and, yes, that applies to our nails.

“Your nails, but better” is the biggest manicure mood right now – and everyone from Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez to Simone Ashley is loving clean girl nails. Sheer nudes and naked pinks, not too dissimilar from the nail’s natural colour, are being deployed to a luxurious effect.

Manicurists are putting their own spin on the trend. Whether that means a slim white tip – French manicure-style – from Faye Louise Dennis using long-wearing Bio Sculpture gel polish, or Iram Shelton’s intricate silver detailing atop a transparent nude base, the devil is in the detail.

Below, are some of the best minimalist manicures to inspire your next look.

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This article first appeared on vogue.co.uk

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