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Simplicity and natural beauty are trending across every style aspect, including nails. This spring, short and well-groomed manicures are the go-to look. If you're ready to embrace this chic trend, we've gathered 14 elegant and minimalist nail designs that will leave your hands looking flawless all season long.

Mixing matte and gloss finishes can provide dimension without overwhelming the nail, explains Gerstein. This chic looks keeps the gloss minimal, with a slight shimmer polish along the cuticle.

In fashion, taking your style to the next level goes beyond experimenting with prints or colors — it’s all about playing with texture. And nail trends are taking notes. Enter: 3D nails, aka multidimensional textured designs that will (literally) make your manicure stand out.

Spring brings a flurry of soft, romantic colors full of freshness, and lavender is leading the way this year. This dreamy shade, which falls between the softest lilac and the most vibrant violet, has become the go-to nail color of the season, both on social media and in the top salons.

I get manicures once a month, so I've tried different techniques like press-ons, structured gel, and Japanese gel to try to find the best one.

Take the astrological route for your next manicure. The creative sharpness of lipstick nails pairs perfectly with spiritual decals like the third eye. You can even add a charm of your sun sign to personalize your nails.

Nail trends come and go as fast as our TikTok algorithms can swipe them in – think: soap nails, glazed donut manis and even the return of pearlescent chrome polish. But while we love to switch up colours and finishes with the season, one thing that rarely gets the spotlight it deserves is nail shape.

Kylie Jenner's latest manicure. On Sunday, April 27, Jenner posted a close-up of her left hand on her Instagram Stories with the text, “love my studded nailssss,” and frankly, I do tooooo. They feel fresh and elegant without being stuffy or excessive,

Almond-shaped nails are, and always will be, classic. Here, a manicurist shares 18 almond-shaped nail designs as inspiration with pro tips for your next mani.