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The latest nails articles from Marie Claire
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I was in a rut until I discovered micro nail art—it's elegant, dainty, and so personalisable
Plus, all the inspiration you need...
By Nessa Humayun
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Every beauty editor I know is obsessed with the naked manicure—it's clean, precise and *expensive-looking*
Fresh and clean for spring
By Nessa Humayun
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Hailey Bieber’s nail shape of choice is elongating, chic and practical—I'll never get mine done another way
Plus, it suits a variety of colours
By Rebecca Fearn
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You heard it here first—this unconventional spring manicure colour is about to be everywhere
It's not what you'd expect...
By Nessa Humayun
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After years of gel manicures, my nails are dry, brittle and flaky—here’s what top techs advise for a total reset
A saviour after too many trips to the salon...
By Rebecca Fearn
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Sorry, the colourful tip is dead—all the *cool girls* are asking for this twist on the French manicure
I hate to break it to you...
By Nessa Humayun
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I’m calling time on brown nails—trust me when I say this expensive-looking shade is the next big trend
So clean, so fresh...
By Nessa Humayun
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I've just found the perfect low-maintenance Valentine's Day mani—and it will cost you less than £17
Elegant press-ons that last for two weeks? Yes please
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m a complete novice when it comes to nails—but this product has convinced me to ditch the salon entirely
And it's way better for my naiils
By Jazzria Harris
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For healthy, weather-proof nailbeds, these are the 6 best cuticles according to a nail tech
An unassuming essential product
By Tori Crowther
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We're calling it: marble nails are the end of summer trend that you need to know about
Get blooming gel on your next manicure inspo
By Tori Crowther
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This is the Rolls-Royce of manicures—and every beauty insider swears by it for a perfect, glossy finish
It really is *that* good
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Stuck for inspiration? Here are the 38 chicest nail art ideas I've ever seen
There's something to suit everyone
By Tori Crowther
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Nudes don't have a monopoly on summer 2024 manis—the up-and-coming tomato nails trend proves it
The red of the season has arrived
By Rebecca Fearn
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Dip powder nails are having a 2024 renaissance—as a nail tech, here's what I want you to know
The gel manicure alternative
By Tori Crowther
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The 'no-manicure manicure' is set for a Spring hard launch—here's why fans of 'boring' manis will love it
Here's what each shade looks like
By Tori Crowther
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Here's exactly how to get your feet sandal-ready in 6 simple steps, according to a nail tech
These are the products I rely on
By Tori Crowther
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I have it on good authority—these are the GelBottle colours everyone's asking for in salons right now
If you're looking for nail inspiration, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm calling it, lavender chrome nails are going to be everywhere this year
Chrome manicures are far from over in 2024
By Rebecca Fearn
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I just tried a Ukrainian manicure and it delivered some of the most impressive results I've ever seen
A week later and it still looks perfect
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Terrible at doing your own nails? I just tried a paint-free, long-lasting technique that's proving very popular
I'm impressed!
By Tori Crowther
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Syrup nails are the Korean manicure trend taking over the internet—and I want in
K-Beauty can do no wrong in my eyes
By Dionne Brighton
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I'm a beauty editor known for her love of nail art—here are the designs my followers have saved most
Here’s exactly what to ask for if you want to recreate any
By Rebecca Fearn
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If your nails aren't looking their best, it might be time to try a different type of manicure—here's what to know
Go to the salon armed with all the knowledge you need of the different types of manicures
By Tori Crowther
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What are polygel nails? A guide to the lengthening alternative to BIAB
How to do polygel nails at home like a pro
By Dionne Brighton
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Are gel manicures ever safe to do at home? Here's the definitive answer
Plus, what you need to know about onycholysis
By Tori Crowther
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So, are gel nails *really* that bad for your skin? We asked the experts
There's a lot to unpack
By Grace Lindsay