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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm a 54-year-old beauty expert, here's how you can get a miracle 3-week manicure... and the £22 Kure Bazaar anti-ageing colour of the summer
Dare to take your eye off the ball nail-tech-wise and you run the risk of being unfashionably left behind. For, all of a sudden, everybody's talking about the miraculous three-week manicure courtesy of Bio Sculpture.
Refinery29
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
11 Fresh Ways To Wear White Nails This Summer
Summer is finally here and with it comes an inevitable surge of nail inspiration flooding our feeds. From pretty princess nails to playful beach manicures, there's an abundance of fresh trends emerging already, but there's always one shade that reappears every summer without fail: white. Timeless, clean and effortlessly cool, white nails are synonymous with summer and always look impeccable. This season, though, there's a twist: White nails are enjoying a soft-focus upgrade. Say goodbye to the stark, bright whites of the past; this summer's take is more about milky, sheer and chiffon-inspired whites. Think creamy undertones, hints of pink and nude and cloudy textures. The result is modern, elevated and made for sunshine season. Soap Shine View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melanie Graves (@overglowedit) At first glance, this practically perfect white manicure by nail content creator Melanie Graves looks clean and simple. But look again, and you'll spot a subtly pink, pearlescent hue that mirrors the iridescence of a sudsy bubble bath. Recreate it at home with Essie Gel Couture in Pre-Show Jitters,£10.99. Soft Seafoam View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saskia Fenwick (@saskiafenwick) Manicurist Saskia Fenwick has declared it 'seafoam season' with these elegantly pared-back nails. A popular choice among professional nail artists, Bio Sculpture's Seafoam, £15.50, is a gorgeous milky white that feels fresh and modern. Summer Croc View this post on Instagram A post shared by C H A N E L | The Glow Expert (@buymechanel) Animal print nails have been enjoying a comeback for 2025, and croc print is going to be a huge trend for summer. This look created by nail artist Anh Nguyen for digital creator @buymechanel is so fun. Beach Shimmer View this post on Instagram A post shared by pretty dainty by kristine (@prettydaintybykristine) Beach nails are a huge trend for summer and while lots of manicurists use an abundance of colours, textures and embellishments, this pearly shell manicure by @prettydaintybykristine proves it works just as well in monochrome. Bright White View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Diogo (@paintedbyjools) Proving it's a classic summer nail look for a reason, manicurist Julia Diogo uses a classic, bright white to create this bold colourblock manicure. Try OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow, £15.60, to recreate it at home. White On White French View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙝 (@ The humble French manicure is always reinventing itself and this summer sees manicurists like @ switching the classic pink-nude base for a milky white hue. Paired with crisp white tips it's an incredibly chic way to wear white nails for the season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carmelina (@hicarmelina) Flipping her classic iced French manicure on its head, bridal manicurist Carmelina pairs a pearlescent base with a micro strip of bright white colour at the base of the nail for an utterly cool manicure. Barely Beige View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paulina Juśkiewicz (@nailsbypaulin) If a stark white manicure isn't your thing, try seeking out warm beiges and soft chiffons for a more wearable, buttery manicure. Recreate this one by manicurist Paulina Juśkiewicz using Essie Nail Polish in Allure, £8.99. Half Moon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaz (@paintbyjaz) Strictly speaking, this pretty half-moon manicure by Jaz does use a soft pink base, but it's the striking linen-coloured accents at the tip and base of the nail that make this a decidedly modern take on a white manicure. Vanilla Chrome View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗥𝗛𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗔 | 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 (@beautybyrhianna_j) This creamy combination by nail artist Rhianna was created using The Gel Bottle's delicious off-white, Piña Colada, finished with a white chrome top coat. While you'll get the best results in a salon for this, World's Your Oyster Babe, £11, captures a similar oyster iridescent sheen. White Blooms View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jadyn | Ontario Nail Tech & Artist 🌿 (@_thejadeaesthetic) Floral nail art is always a popular choice for spring and summer, and blooming gel in particular has really taken off this year. This design by nail artist Jadyn looks so pretty thanks to the soft white hue and touches of gold shimmer.
Refinery29
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Summer's 9 Hottest Pedicure Colours Are Surprisingly Versatile
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Year in and year out, the most popular summer nail colours have one thing in common — they're bold. I get it. The arrival of sunshine season means that from our mood to our outfit choices, everything tends to get a whole lot brighter. And here in the UK especially, where the chances to get our toes out are few and far between, it makes sense to opt for a pedicure colour that's pleasingly vibrant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milly Mason (@millymason_) But for summer 2025, it seems like the tides are turning. Sure, there are still some eye-catching brights and more unexpected tones that are set to prove popular for the season ahead, but the dominating feel is a whole lot more subtle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milly Mason (@millymason_) From milky finishes to barely-there blushes, all of the nail experts that I spoke to seemed to point to a preference for calm, clean and quiet shades that make for a pleasingly versatile base for both glamorous beach getaways and chilled summer afternoons in the city. Pastel French View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harriet Westmoreland (@harrietwestmoreland) A fresh and playful twist on the classic French, pedicure master Milly Mason predicts that switching white tips for pastel hues will be huge this summer. 'It's so fun but chic at the same time,' says Mason. Opt for shades like mint, lilac and baby blue like Mason's sorbet-inspired pedicure here. Almond Milk View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danae Gooch (@danaegooch_) Creamy whites and translucent neutrals — think almond milk — are dominating for summer. 'Milky pedicures are my go-to and I'm seeing them everywhere on my feed for summer '25,' explains global manicurist and Bio Sculpture nail technician Julia Diogo. To recreate something like this polished pedi by Elim UK, Diogo suggests seeking out a 'sheer, creamy white as opposed to a harsh one', like Bio Sculpture's Seafoam Polish, £15.50. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒𝐱𝐁𝐘𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐀 🧚 Nail Artist Cyprus (@nailsxbymilena) Pastels are definitely reigning supreme ahead of summer, but this delicate and dreamy shade of purple is going to be especially popular. 'Soft shades like lavender always complement sun-kissed skin and really capture the fresh, playful energy of the season while still looking contemporary,' says session manicurist Ami Streets. This glazed pedi by manicurist @nailsxbymilena is the perfect example. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glaize | The Cure to the Manicure (@ Much like the white T-shirt of pedicure colours, a soft pink is effortless and looks good on everyone. 'Something like Essie Ballet Slippers, £8.99, is so soft and elegant and works perfectly for those who like a minimalist look,' says nail artist Iram Shelton. Aqua Splash View this post on Instagram A post shared by the nail atelier (@ Consider this the wild card colour for summer. While matcha and pistachio greens have been huge for spring, things are getting punchier for the season ahead. Aquamarine, cyan blue and turquoise will be making a splash on toes, like this statement pedi by The Nail Atelier. Black Gloss View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milly Mason (@millymason_) Black might sound like an unexpected choice for summer, but trust me, it's the coolest pedicure of the season. 'An ultra-glossy black pedicure pairs perfectly with a colourful sandal and is a year-round favourite of mine,' says Mason. Recreate her stylish colour block pedicure at home using OPI Infinite Shine Lady In Black Nail Polish, £18. Fiery Red View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bombnailz Bay Area (@b0mbnailz) 'You can't escape summer without a vibrant red on your toes,' says Shelton, and tomato red is the shade of the season. 'It's bold, fiery and looks incredible against sun-kissed skin.' Recreate this crimson pedi by Bombnailz Bay Area at home using a high-shine shade like Essie Gel Couture in Rock The Runway, £10.99. Iridescent Glow View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camilla Ellinor (@ Soft shimmers, opalescent finishes and pearly chromes are having a moment for summer — and we can't get enough. 'They give a luminous, barely-there glow that catches the light beautifully and makes a great choice for those who prefer a more low-key pedicure,' explains Streets. Manucurist Active Plump, £16, adds a pearlescent sheen to nails while hydrating and plumping. Butter Yellow View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nails journal | (@ Light, bright and instantly cheerful, butter yellow is like sunshine in a bottle. If you want to dip your toe into a colourful pedi, but aren't a fan of summer neons, then this makes a great alternative. Try Gucci Nail Polish in 218 Cecilia Ivory, £27, to recreate the subtle golden warmth of this pedicure by
Telegraph
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
How to wear a French manicure (without looking like a Noughties WAG)
A natural base with a white tip, the classic French manicure, is one of the most popular nail trends of all time. Originally designed in the 1970s by Jeff Pink, the founder of nail-care brand Orly, the French manicure – which confusingly isn't French, since Pink was American – was designed to be the sort of nonchalant, go-with-anything manicure that looked effortlessly Parisian and très chic. Indeed it did, but for a long time, in my mind at least, the French manicure felt extremely… noughties, or in fact, exceedingly 2006. It was the go-to manicure for the England WAGs for the World Cup tournament. Along with a fake tan and big sunglasses, the French manicure was key to the WAG aesthetic, sported by Victoria Beckham, Coleen Rooney and Cheryl Cole. The manicure had morphed to include an unnatural shade of bubblegum pink as the base colour, and a long tip painted in a thick coating of Tippex-white polish. My boyishly short nails – sometimes painted but most often not – did not fit the bill. However, the nouveau French nail of 2025 is my new obsession. It's a 'neat and tidy' nail, focusing more on the nails looking natural to your skin tone, extremely healthy with a soft-white tip that looks elegant – no long nails required. A micro French is the newest iteration of the classic, whereby a thin stripe of a milky white polish is applied to the tips, so it works even on short nails. There's no-more thick coverage, either. Over the past five years there has been a boom in the demand for manicures (and, in particular, gel manicures) that resemble the natural nail but better. The technology in nail varnish is so much better nowadays, too: whereas 20 years ago gel nails were thick and fake-looking, modern-day gels are thin and flexible with excellent lasting power. My go-to manicure brand is Bio Sculpture, a gel that keeps my nails healthy underneath with a manicure looking glossy and fresh for up to three weeks. 'I recommend looking for a colour that elevates the shade of your natural nail plate,' says Julia Diogo, an expert nail technician for Bio Sculpture. She's a fan of the French manicure as a flattering choice for women of all ages and skin tones. For fair or light skin, a rose-based shade like Bio Sculpture's Ghost Rose (£15) looks flawless, whereas Lyrics of a Lily (£12) offers the perfect nude for those with darker skin tones and Spun Out of Dreams (£12) looks chic on those with olive undertones. 'There isn't a one-size-fits-all but I find that all of these look amazing as a French base or on their own for an effortlessly fresh look,' Diogo adds. If you want something a little more interesting, she has been painting colourful micro French tips recently (it's surprising how pretty a thin stroke of cherry red can look on the tips of short, manicured nails). Of course, the key to a good manicure is having nails that look as natural and healthy as possible to begin with. This is where well-maintained cuticles come in. A good manicurist spends almost as much time tending to the cuticles as the colour applied on the nails. There is plenty we can do from home, too. Regular care, such as gently pushing back your cuticles and keeping them moisturised, ensures healthy nail growth and a more professional finish. In what is probably a bit of a full circle moment for the original WAG Victoria Beckham, at her fashion show in Paris earlier this month the models backstage had beautiful manicures by on-demand beauty service Ruuby. The look? 'A treatment-led manicure designed to prioritise nail strength, hydration and long-term health – a new go-to nail ritual for achieving that ultimate nude nail goal.' A nouveau French even for Posh, it would seem. Natural nail must-haves Hand & Cuticle Serum, £15.95, Navy A good cuticle oil is a must and a few drops of this has become my go-to. 'From an aesthetic perspective, well-maintained cuticles give a polished and tidy appearance to the nails, enhancing the overall look of your manicure,' explains Rebecca Crawforth, founder of Navy Professional. Cuticle sticks, £1, superdrug Keep a couple of these handy to gently push back your cuticles. But be careful if cutting cuticles yourself: 'It can damage the nail,' warns Crawforth.
