Barely-There Nails Are Back—Just Ask Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock
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Simple, barely-there nails are having a major moment both on and off the red carpet. Stars including Pamela Anderson , Maisie Williams and Kaia Gerber have all opted for neutral beige manicures in recent months, while Hailey Bieber , who's a regular when it comes to punchy hues and glazed effects , opted for an almost clear finish for a recent wedding-guest manicure.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock have followed suit: at the premiere of Practical Magic 2 in Los Angeles, the duo offset their bewitching black outfits with elegant, ultra-minimalist nails. Letting her Versace ensemble (with Manolo Blahnik shoes) take center stage, Kidman went with a natural, soft rose tone by Thuy Nguyen on neatly trimmed nail beds for a your-nails-but-better effect. Meanwhile, Bullock opted for a subtle French manicure with a flesh-toned base and square tips to complement her sharp Louis Vuitton dress.
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Gilbert Flores - Getty Images
"I love the look of immaculate, clean, and groomed nails because it speaks to understated elegance and attention to detail," manicurist Sabrina Gayle previously told Bazaar . "There is something so satisfying about a perfectly shaped nail, a clean cuticle line, and a flawless finish. It's minimal with an impact, allowing the natural beauty of the hands to shine through."
Gayle is a big fan of Kure Bazaar's French Rose , Rose Milk, and Rose Pearl for a pearlescent finish, while Manicurist's Glow range simply enhances the natural nails. According to her, nailing the minimalist look is all about spending time on the details. "[It requires] perfect nail prep, including buffing, cuticle removal, and smoothing ridges, and a focus on the nail shape. Choose elegant shapes such as almond, oval, or short squoval (square with rounded edges) to give a more graceful appearance to the fingers," she suggests.
Going back to basics with your nails has never felt so on-trend.
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