Twirly, swirly, oh-so whirly! This nail art trend was big last year and continues to be popular this year too. Greens especially, are extremely popular at the moment – think olive, seafoam, leaf green, mint, matcha and more, in solids and funky nail art and even in French mani form. Earthy tones were spotted across runways, in apparel, makeup and nails. Earthy tonesĪfter the initial hype around the Pantone Colour of 2022 – Veri Peri – has died down, it’s earthy shades like greens and browns that have come into the spotlight. “The style is relatively low-maintenance especially when the nails grow out, preventing them from chipping at the corners or getting caught in your hair,” says Sana. Sana reiterates that the squoval shape has been the most requested this season, and that this hybrid style looks great on long nails and even fairly shorter nails. “Squoval is a fun take on a basic oval or square and has been requested more regularly,” says Disha.

It brings together the neatness of a square, with the softness of an oval. Yes, it’s now a word! We’re talking about the nail shape that everyone’s loving these days. People don’t just want one colour like a solid blue or green, they want to explore more and mix many colours together or even have all different coloured nails.” 3. “Neon colours like hot pink, cobalt blue, and lime are super trendy, especially as an accent element on a neutral base.”ĭisha Basumata, store manager at Havana, a tropical-themed salon in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar, adds, “Colours that pop seems to be requested more than ever. Sana points out that influences from fashion like the hot pink from Valentino’s 2022 Autumn/ Winter show by Pierpaolo Piccioli that took the runway and red carpets by the storm have created a domino effect in the beauty space. She adds, “Metallic tips have been incorporated to glamourise the classic French tip.” You can also opt for a bright colour to suit your mood, cool pastels, add a hint of florals, or go with the traditional white but a V- or slanted-shaped French mani instead – the options are endless! 2. “In 2022, we’ve seen a surge of clients coming in for the elevated French manicure,” says Sana Dhanani, founder of Bandra’s well-known The White Door India. The simple, elegant French manicure has had a makeover and can be spotted in pastel, pop, and even metallic. The French manicure never goes out of style, does it? But this year we’re taking it up a notch. So if you’re keen to catch up on the latest nail trends, read on for some ideas you can try… 1. But it’s time to look beyond what you think is your everyday look to experiment with something new. Some like it slightly dramatic while others prefer to keep it lowkey, especially when it comes to our nails. When it comes to hair and nails, we all have our go-to styles.

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