Colorful, colorful manicures are not for everyone or for the whole year. It’s true that even the most classic at some point in the summer might want to try something new and brighten up with one of the trending nail polishes of the moment, but normally that’s not normal. who them color palette is usually always between pink, nude, beige and white they rarely go outside of this combination, but this doesn’t have to mean that the only design they can do is the French manicure as we know it. Not.

The manicure trends of this 2023, especially now in winter, have brought us great variety more minimalist designsa delicate and elegant option For those who want their nails to be unobtrusive in everyday life, but to accompany them discreetly. And watch out, whoever they are minimalist and “simple” manicures don’t have to mean they’re boring… Not at all! It simply indicates that neutral tones are the protagonists of the design, with small pops of color or sparkles if necessary to take the manicure to the next level.

Today we are going to make a compilation with some of the best minimalist manicures you can do this winter 2023, in case you need inspiration for your next visit to your trusted nail salon. Although that is the first to note of these tips to have strong and beautiful nails, the key to achieving a spectacular manicure is a good foundation on which to do it.

Best minimalist manicure winter 2023

baby boomers

This manicure, which we could classify as a modern take on the classic French manicure, has been popping up on social media in recent months. So much so that we have seen it recently, for example, Paula Echevarría. It is a “degraded” from Frenchalso known as French fadedwhich can be worn with both long and short nails and with all shapes (round, almond-shaped, square, stiletto…).

“The original nail idea baby boomers consists of fade the cut – so that it is inconspicuous and remains progressive – between the pink and white part so characteristic of the French manicure” explain the Essie experts, and while they may seem like the so-called ombrethis manicure differs because “the lower part of the nail is always kept in a natural color (pink or naked)”.

It’s practically impossible that you haven’t seen this manicure on Instagram or TikTok because since Hailey Bieber wore it, it’s become the manicure of the moment. While the technique varies depending on who’s doing it, the idea is the same with all of them: get iridescent and shiny nails, with that “glazed” effect that gives the manicure its name. Always starting from beige tones of course. Of course, as we can see in the video that Hailey Bieber uploaded herself (the beginning of the whole Glazed Donut Nails craze), they’re not exactly easy to achieve because you need multiple nail polishes. Note the exact combination of the model:

As they from OPI explained in a video, what you need to do this manicure at home is:

• basic enamel to protect the nail and allow the rest of the enamel to settle properly.
• beige enamel as the first layer.
• Glaze topcoat.
• iridescent or holographic nail polish, an important step to achieve that glaze effect that we so often look for. Or, failing that, chrome powder.

This manicure trend is not new, but it is so timeless that it is always good to remember, especially when it comes to minimalistic yet extremely elegant manicures. As they explain from Essie, the milky nails They are “enamel nails of the simple tones naked to milkier versionsin a tone that some call off-white”, the main characteristic of which is that touch transparent so own.

How do you do that? “Start painting the nail layer by layer to see the milky effect, be it one or several. The last trick for a really milky nail effect is to apply one or two layers of the nail. topcoat of glitter to achieve that translucent effect that is so characteristic of the nails milkythe Essie experts explain.

Created by one of the most sought-after manicurists in the world celebritiesZola Ganzorigt, nails”Vanilla French” arose as a result of the popularization on TikTok and other social networks of the concept of “vanilla girl”. A somewhat difficult concept to explain but that includes all those “clean” things and Stylish you could imagine meditating, keeping a journal, drinking coffee and matcha tea in pretty cups, flawless skin… You get the idea, right?

In reality it is nothing but a subtle adaptation of the french manicure of your life, in which the goal is to achieve a little more shine, but always hand in hand with the naturalness that so characterizes this type of nails. Do you want to do it at home? Choose a slightly glossy top coat to finish.

This manicure is perfect for those who are looking for a minimalistic manicure, but don’t want something monocolor, but something special. We just have to paint the base with a beige or pink shade according to our taste and play with the designs from there. Can make them all the same or change them according to the nailwe have full control over the design and this is exactly what gives this type of manicure such a magical touch.