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2018 nail trends

We spoke with some of the best technicians at area nail salons to give you the tips you need to get summer ready.

By Editorial April 19, 2018 at 7:11 am

Photo courtesy of Mint Nail Lounge

Shape

• Stiletto shape
• Coffin shape
• Sport length
• Ballerina
• Almond shape

Nail Art

• 3-D design
• Ombre
• Minimal (dots, lines and gold foil)
• Florals (little or big)
• Chrome
• Shattered glass
• Greenery (banana leaves)
• Negative space

Color

• Pantone colors (violet, lavender, purples)
• Bright colors
• Nudes
• Mauve and taupe grays

(May 2018)

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