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7 Nail Trends You HAVE to Try

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.

Nothing quite says, “I have my life put together” like having a perfect manicure. Fashion trends come and go depending on the season, and nail trends do the same. Here are some of our favorite on-trend nail looks for every type of girl!

1. Metallic

Want to steal the spotlight at the next party? Rock a bright metallic shade across your nails, like silver or gold. This is sure to grab everyone’s attention!

2. Minimalistic

Need a cool way to paint your nails? Try barely any paint at all! Draw a few simple lines on each nail and cover with a clear topcoat. The minimal amount of polish will make your nails look clean and uniform without being too distracting.

3. Yellow

Yellow is the color of happiness and it is ~so~ on trend right now! Paint your nails a vibrant yellow to brighten up your look.

4. Black

Nothing says “girlboss” quite like a crisp black manicure. Try pairing a long pair of acrylics with a black polish to feel like you can conquer anything (and match anything!).

5. Matte

A matte finish is a completely new take on the classic manicure. All you need to do is swipe a matte top coat over any nail polish and you’re good to go!

6. Nude

Need something sweet and simple? Try a classic nude shade, ranging whites, greys, and browns. This gives a sleek look to your nails without overdoing it!

7. Classic Red

 

When all else fails, swipe on a firetruck red polish all over your nails! This is a classic nail polish color that will never go out of style.

 

Alexis DiZenzo is a motivated Connecticut native. She attends Fairfield University where she is majoring in digital journalism and minoring in marketing. She is currently co-campus corespondent of Fairfield's Her Campus chapter. Along with managing Her Campus Fairfield, Alexis has interned with The Secured Lender Magazine, and NBC Sports. She is a contributing writer for Elite Daily as well as Thought Catalog. In the early stages of her college career, Alexis has taken the initiative to reach far among the stars and achieve goals early on. She has a great sense of editing, writing, publishing, marketing and leadership as well as strong interpersonal skills. (And a fun-loving, outgoing personality!) Alexis' favorite book (and movie) is The Great Gatsby, she lives by the words of Carrie Bradshaw and you could definitely find her on a beach, soaking up the sun. Instagram @alexisdizenzo www.alexisfdizenzo.com