To recreate it I apply Essie Mademoiselle in the base and OPI Gold Digger in the tips. It is an ideal design in case you lack time yet you still wish to look classy.
Vogue has recently named gold as the new nude, and I could not agree with it more. This nail polish is like the adult form of glitter, elegant and radiant and can be worn all the time. Each time I do this one I can feel as though I were celebrating a little bit with my fingernails.
Neon Stud Pop
And on something bold and merry. Shiny bursts of pink, orange and yellow against a clean white ground, with golden studs in it–it is mischievous, bold and exudes confidence. A summer festival treat, vacation treat or when you are in a bad mood.
I smear Gelish Brights Collection to achieve that punchy color payoff and put any small metal studs in it with a wax pencil. Everything is smooth and shiny as a result of a thick top coat.
In one instance celebrity nail artist Britney Tokyo once added that nails are made to be fun, as long as they make you smile, then they are doing their job. This is just what this design does. It is raw power in your hands- a reminder that creativity is never supposed to be understated.
Modern Pearl French
This architecture is a quintessence of elegant refined style. An old-fashioned French manicure is enhanced with beautiful gold curves and embedded pearls in the style of a couture. It is conventional, yet with a surprise twist behind it, the type that has people do a second glance. The nails have a self-assured, high-fashion type of touch, ideal at a wedding, gala or any special evening, because of its squared and long shape.
In order to get this appearance, I apply Essie Ballet Slippers to create the nude base and Gelish Arctic Freeze to the crisp white tips. Metallic nail tape or Born Pretty gold liner gel can be used to draw the accents on gold. Complete with half pearls using nail glue to give it that touch of elegance in 3D.
Nail artist Tom Bachik frequently says that Texture is luxury and this manicure makes him right. The combination of glitter, metal and pearls creates the impression of jewellery to be worn- soft and yet statement-making. I have used it once when I had a dinner out, and I won’t say that my nails did not do most of the talking.
Golden Star Magic
Something heavenly about this design, white nails with golden stars and one glittering accent nail, which shines like champagne light. It is festive, yet still classy, as the kind of thing that you would wear to celebrate the New Year or simply to glam up an average day.
I tend to begin with OPI Funny Bunny because I am in need of that ideal milky white shade and gold star decals by Daily Charme. Zoya Astrid has the most beautiful metallic finish as far as the glitter accent is concerned.
Harper Bazaar believes that in 2026 cosmic inspired nail art will be a huge trend and they have my support. This image will always make me think that beauty is somehow mysterious. There is that silent happiness of looking down and seeing there are a point of starlight on your fingertips.
Emerald Accent Charm
One gets the impression of a jewelry advertisement with this design soft blush colors combined with the emerald-green leaves and the tiny ruby gems. It is romantic and elegant, the type of manicure that does not seem like an effort but still appears to be done deliberately.
In order to make it, I use CND Romantique as the foundation. I paint deep green leaves with Essie Off Tropic, and put little rhinestones in frames with gold, to have the gemstone appearance, with a fine brush.
Celebrity manicurist Chaun Legend has stated that nails are the best accessory and this nail actually feels like fine art. I have always envied the subtle details that I could not help admiring whenever I tried it, the perfect combination of the soft femininity and the luxe design.
Crimson Poinsettia Bloom
Floral art is an art form that never goes out of fashion-but this one is the best way to bring winter life. Bright red poinsettias are in a naked background with some touches of gold and green leaves. It is celebratory, feminine and lively keeping up with the modern touch on holiday beauty without being corny.
Since in this design I would make use of OPI Bare My Soul as a base and a detail brush to draw in the petals with the Essie Really Red. Add metallic gold dots in centers of the flowers using Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Game of Chromes.
It is one of such looks, which immediately improves your mood. According to Vogue, once an outfit is a great manicure one can feel its confidence. This is what this gives me: a confidence in a color.
Vivid Petal Dreams
This is the design to use in case you wish your nails to feel as soft watercolor paintings. On a neutral ground, there are brushstrokes of purple, blue, and orange splendid petals which appear to be living. It is light and dreamy, and it is ideal in spring or summer.
In order to accomplish it, I paint the flowers using Oil Painting It Neutral as the base and blending Gelish Once Upon a Manicure shades. Those blended, petal-like edges are made with the aid of a fine liner brush or even a dotting tool.
One nail stylist, Betina Goldstein, has said that imperfection is beautiful and I think that idea is beautiful in this case. It is not the exact brushy of the petals that are required, but only that they flow. And each time I put this on it seems to be carrying a small work of art which transforms as the light changes.
Soft Floral Whispers
Simple is a matter of some serene beauty and this manicure is the epitome of that. There is a clear nude bottom that has been covered with an intricate pattern of hand-drawn flowers, the petals of soft pink colour, and the leaves of a gentle green which waves over the almond-shaped nails. It is feminine and not delicate, romantic and wearable. Such designs are classical, and still, they are somehow new with every season.
I would begin with a very slim clear beige gel polish, which would be either OPI, Bubble Bath, or Essie, Ballet Slippers. With the petals, the small nail brush art tool and the soft acrylic paints of rose and coral colours come to the rescue. The final finishes and touches that keep that dew-fresh finish is a glossy top.
My best thing about this design is the ease with which the designers can change season with it. It is lightweight, yet it can be worn in spring but combined with a warm sweater, it will be appropriate even in January. One time celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein said that a nail design that works well should speak in whispers and not shouts, and this one does just that.
Lavender Glow Hearts
Lilac and white gradients are currently trending, but once they are topped with a hint of some heart-shaped shimmer, it is hard to resist. The nature of this manicure is the slightest ombré of pale purple fading into creamy white, and accent nails are covered with glittering heart decals, which play with the light perfectly. It is sweet, contemporary, and pure like a love letter in polish.
I would apply a sponge of makeup to mix the two colors such as the Essie Lilacism and Blanc to reach that ideal gradient. The pieces of the chrome heart can be slightly pressed down on sticky gel polish, and then sealed using a no-wipe top coat. The secret of celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik–“Balance big with small. Even a scintilla of glitz is more classy when combined with a low profile base.
Frankly, I have been wearing such shades in late winter, and I am always smiling. They make me remember that despite the gray days a bit of shimmer can make your whole mood different.
Crystal Dewdrops
This is a crystal-studded manicure that is minimalistic and glam. A bare nude foundation is sprinkled with glittering rhinestones which resemble the dewdrops of morning. Its stiletto shape makes it modern with a bit of an edgy feel to it, but the manner in which the gems are set makes it not too flashy. It is one of those glances which mean that you are well-bred and at the same time, not old-fashioned.
To do this, I would have used a builder gel in a milky pink colour, cure it and then apply crystals by carefully placing them with the dotting tool dipped in clear top coat. Such brands as Swarovski or Daily Charme have beautiful micro-stones, which are light reflecting and not heavy.
