The seasons also shift and so do our moods towards colour and design. Fall geometric nails 2025 of this year are both precise and playful–they are perfectly polished, but never hard. It is all about surprise lines, ingenious contrast, palette that reacts to the cool air and warm layers of fall. Are nails just accessories? Or are they small canvases on which we can practice style as we can practice wardrobe? Time to go into what needs to be tried in this season.
Playful Abstract Geometry
Curves, waves and palette that feel like autumn leaves collide with modern art in the first look. Swathes of mustard, coral, navy, and black play on a nude ground, and glossy polish holds the action in place. My best part of this is that geometric does not necessarily imply sharp or hard-edged–as this design shows, it can be flowing, fun, and a bit surprising.
In order to re-create this, I would have Essies Playing Koi (burnt orange), OPI Midnight in Moscow (deep navy), and Mellow Yellow Sally Hansen in stock. Here a fine liner brush is necessary and desirable as it is all about control and at the same time the curves are supposed to remain natural. It is its shiny top layer that makes it pop, which should not be neglected.
The first step is nail preparation using a good base coat. Draw the curved lines next using a detail brush starting with the lighter lines then deeper colors to create contrast. Celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi keeps reminding us that negative space is as significant as color and it is precisely what contributes to the airiness in this look.
In my case, this design reminds me of autumn fetes and weekends at art fairs. It is both adventurous and easygoing–not too fancy and not too serious. Is it good enough to wear to a work week or is it a night-out item?
Monochrome with a Twist
Black and white will never become a thing of the past, but once you mix them with thin geometric lines, they become something strong and something that could be put on. This set is slanted to almond-shaped nails with glossy black ends and hard white diagonals and crisscrosses.
It would require the Alpine Snow of OPI, the Licorice of Essie and a striping brush to nail this look (pun intended). The striping tape will also save your life when your hand is not steady, which I have learned after numerous attempts to make sharp lines.
The best way to create this design is through overpainting: first base coat, then full-color coats, then precision striping. Nail artist Tom Bachik has repeatedly highlighted the fact that monochrome works best when very clean: The sharper the line, the more luxe the manicure. He’s absolutely right.
I can envision myself putting on this design to add a warm oversized knit to a pair of leather boots–casual yet still elevated. It is that ideal mix of street and runaway style, right?
Minimalist Fine Lines
Sometimes less truly is more. Here nude polish is used as a blank canvas and very fine lines of black paint cross against a feeling of peaceful order. It is geometrical, of course, but in a rather architectural way.
This may be replicated using sheer nude polish (think Essie Ballet Slippers) with a super-fine liner brush. It is a matter of confidence–you cannot do it in small steps, or you will not do it at all.
To me this appearance shouts class. It is the type of manicure that I would put on during a dinner or even during a presentation at work when I want something that is not very obvious but still something beautiful. It is evidence that nails do not always need to scream in order to be heard.
Blue Depths and Silver Sparks
In this case we can observe the rich navy colors in combination with naked parts intersected with black and silver glitter. It is melodramatic but elegant, a city skyline at night. The sparkle is added in such a way that it doesn’t seem excessive to attract the light and make it feel festive.
I would use OPI Russian Navy to do this, but a silver glitter liner polish such as Tiara by Orly. A detail brush is a must have, particularly to apply glitter decorations in thin layers on darker colours.
I have always loved the way that fall makes navy the new black, deep and dingy and smoother at the edges. Add glitter and it is cocktail-hour in a flash. I would use this in a fall wedding or any other evening party.
Earthy Geometry
The blue and green colors merge in an overlapping angular block. The colors immediately bring to mind fall leaves, warm-up scarves, and the chillier winds- it is very fall without being very obvious.
This appearance would require polishes such as Zoya, Sage, OPI, Beyond the Pale Blue, and a pale teal. The trick is in the tape–painters tape or specially made nail tape.
Production can be done at home: the lightest base must be laid on first, and then bits must be taped off and filled in step by step. One of the magazines that have emphasized the point that geometric nails are more about contrast than about color once stated that this design is especially shining because of that pattern.
On a personal level, this appearance resembles the grandest of warm-up sweater manicures, down-to-earth, but one that also looks fashionable enough to notice. Would it not be beautiful draped round a pumpkin spice latte?
Scarlet Angles
That is the final tribute to the spirit of fall in this design. A pale nude foundation preconditions rich scarlet triangles at the ends and the equilibrium of the minimalistic and statement-making. The geometry is clean and rejuvenating here: clean, but not too sharp, modern, without being too high-pitched. It is the type of manicure that reflects the transitioning leaves–reds of fire on cloudy skies.
To do this, I would leave the Big Apple Red of OPI next to it with a sheer neutral such as Bubble Bath on the bottom. With a striping tape or angled brush, it is much easier to create those sharp triangular tips. The contrast is locked in by a glossy top coat that gives the red the appearance of lacquered glass.
This begins with nails shaping and preparation and the base of the nails nude. After it is dry tape off the triangle ends and paint in the scarlet shade. Nail polish artiste and celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann has frequently told us that red nails are the lipstick to your hands and the geometrical twist is even more potent.
To me, this design reminds me of the first day of fall when I slip in my new wool coat. It is stylish but comfortable enough to be worn on a casual coffee date and even at a formal dinner. And is it not screaming confidence?
Pastel Geometry with a Metallic Edge
This set may not look like your standard fall nails at first, but that is what made them so special. Diagonal blocks of lavender and turquoise are separated by some thin silver lines, the texture seems as an innocent play with the autumn sunset and cold, frosty mornings. It is sunny, surprising, and evidence that fall geometric nails 2025 does not need to be dominated by dark and gloomy colors.
In this design, I would suggest Essie Lilacism, Can’t Find My Czechbook by OPI and a metallic striping polish, such as Silver Stilettos by Sally Hansen. Such shades are a perfect balance between sportive and elegant.
The trick here is one of overlapping. Begin with a naked base, cut off portions with a strip of thin nail tape and alternately apply the pastel colors in a diagonal manner. Complete with the metallic stripes to outline the blocks. Nail artist Mei Kawajiri has stated in interviews that color blocking is like wearing art and this design fits this description precisely, as it is something that can be worn but is clearly a work of art.
I feel like I am stealing some summer light into the fall when I am wearing pastels. It is surprising, of course, but is not that the delight of beauties? Think of how well this mani goes with a knit sweater–the contrast makes it so good.
Modernist Blocks
This manicure is more or less a love note to Piet Mondrian. Thin, sharp lines, hard rectangles, big primary colors on a naked background–it is simply geometric genius. It transforms nails into mini canvases which may not appear out of place in a museum.
This appearance takes time and accuracy to recreate. You will want polishes in primary colors, yellow, red, blue, and a good steady black liner. I would choose Coca-Cola Red, My Twin Mimmy (yellow) and Dating a Royal (blue) by OPI.
The most effective way to do it is to sketch striping tape blocks, paint the areas in, and then trace the outlines with black. Allure says that geometric manicures make sense when lines are straight and the edges are deliberate, which is more true than ever.
To me, this is a confidence look. It is very daring, nearly intellectual, and ideal in an individual who is not afraid to make his nails look like a statement accessory. Would you have the guts to put this on to the office? I know I would.
Golden Minimalism
This set is much more bare-boned, with soft beige nails cut through with golden crisscross lines. It is a less strident form of geometry, one that is elegant and nearly jewellery-like. The light is reflected through those slim metallic accents making nails an accessory.
I would begin with a matte nude polish such as Zoya Cho and apply a gold stripping polish, such as maybe Ciaté London. It is easy to achieve those sharp lines with thin nail tape.
The best thing about this design is that it can be worn daily, but with the golden details it can be taken to a higher level and used during an occasion. This style of nail art was once described by Vogue as the art that does not need to scream to be noticed, and this appearance can be taken as the embodiment of this philosophy.
This manicure personally reminds me of fall mornings when the sun is shining through a window and all is golden just a little. It is tender, gentle, and elegant–that beauty you see with a second look.
Chevron Elegance
The last design in this group is clean, modern and completely chic. Long naked nails are raised on sharp white chevron patterns, piled upon each other to produce the effect of volume and rhythm. It is simple, yet not dull–all the details are intentional.
To recreate, you are going to need a sheer pink-nude polish such as Essie, Mademoiselle, and a good white striping polish (CND Cream Puff is ideal). To maintain the chevrons a fine brush or stencil is necessary.
Apply nude base, then draw the chevrons beginning at the tip and upward on top of the base in thinner and finer lines toward the cuticle. Nail pro Julie Kandalec frequently repeats, that, with geometric patterns, everything is about symmetry, and this nail polish is evidence of that.
This is a design that I would prefer to use when I need a design that talks class, and not one that screams. It is the type of manicure that can be used during a working day just as well as it can be used during a formal dinner. And to be honest I believe it will be one of the most adaptable trends in the fall geometric nails 2025 line.
Wild Contrast Waves
The bright combination of orange, black and white on a sheer nude base immediately makes an impact with this design. The graphic but organic effect created by the irregular flowing stripes makes it feel more like a zebra print revisited in autumn. The burst of orange gives it all the necessary coziness, reminding of pumpkins, sunsets and warm scarfs. It is geometry on steroids, demonstrating that fall geometric nails 2025 do not necessarily need to remain inside those orderly, logical lines.
To achieve this appearance, I would turn to OPI A Roll in the Hague (vivid orange), Essie Blanc (white) and Licorice (black). A thin striping brush will be important here as well as a steady hand creating the wavy long lines. Glossy overcoat is necessary to bind the various tones together and appear purposeful as opposed to haphazard.
This begins with a smooth base of nude. Next, apply the lines in black and white with the striping brush leaving some room between the bold dots or blocks of orange. Nail artist Miss Pop frequently tells her fanbase that imperfection is the goal, and I adore that philosophy applies to this nail art the less stiff the lines, the more the action the nail art makes.
I would wear this on days that I want my nails to speak to me. Something is self-assured, even insurrectionary, about matching a comforting fall outfit with nails this bold. Wouldn’t you say that at times, the most welcome accessories are the surprise ones?
Neon Pop Geometry
This appearance is the one which seems as a burst of energy on shorter nails. The harsh diagonals of neon yellow, hot pink, turquoise, and orange are overlapped by thick black striping on a nude ground. The outcome is gregarious and lighthearted, such as fall nights out under neon lights. Although the shades are biased to bright, the geometry makes them down to earth, and the set appears more editorial than disordered.
You will desire very saturated colors such as the Orly Glowstick (neon yellow), the OPI Hotter Than You Pink, the Essie Butler Please (electric blue). The definition is produced by a thin black liner polish or striping brush.
Begin with an equalizing nude base. Then paint the color blocks diagonally with edges cleaned with striping tape as necessary. When dry, use thin black lines to outline markings in order to highlight them. Harper Bazaar says that color blocking is most effective when each color is intentional and harmonious and the key in this context is balancing the proportions.
This ensemble reminds me of the time between fall and winter when you feel like not letting summer go yet. It is entertaining, daring, and Instagram worthy. Frankly speaking I would wear it to a girls night out, you just cannot help but smile when you see these nails in the light.
Mocha Geometry Luxe
Here we pass to something softer and yet as striking, to creamy taupes, chocolates, and beige, broken through in fine lines of gold. It is warm, sophisticated and looks like fall sweaters made into nail art. It remains luxe through the gold detail, pushing the natural palette to something purposeful and adult.
I would mix Zoya Sailor (taupe), OPI, Taupe-less Beach and Essie Spin the Bottle (beige). A thin striping polish such as Ciaté London’s Gold Digga would work well with the gold.
The technique consists simply of adding warm neutral colours and cutting through them with golden lines. It is not a complex appearance but one that needs accuracy in the use of the striping brush as it will smudge. Olive and June founder, manicurist Sarah Gibson Tuttle regularly claims that jewelry on the nails is an instant mood-booster, and this set confirms her words.
These are my nails that I would put on every day during fall. They are playful, elegant and interminably cute in cozy knits, trench coats and boots. Wonder you cannot imagine that neutral colors can be so effective when used well, as bright colours?
Monochrome Edge
Here Black, white, and beige crash against each other in angular, sharp lines, with accents of silver glitter. The design is minimalistic and architectural and it almost resembles nails right out of a fashion magazine. It is an appearance worthy of note yet remains within a neutral and sleek palette.
To achieve this appearance, I would select OPI Black Onyx, Essie Marshmallow and a beige nude color such as Zoya Cho. That additional dimension will be given by a silver glitter liner without making the monochrome too splendid.
The trick is to mask out geometric areas with striping tape, fill them in with different colours and use glitter along the edges to make them sharp. Nail artist Betina Goldstein has repeatedly mentioned that it all comes down to clean contrast but I could not agree more.
Individually, this is a manicure I would save to wear at a fancy dinner party or at work when I want something noticeable but not over the top. It is permanent, beautiful, and somehow unexplained–mysterious, too, as fall evenings are.
Patchwork Chic
This collection resembles the quilted blanket of the autumnal shades: burnt orange, teal, burgundy, and peach in angular blocks. The sections are divided with golden lines and the look is sharp and polished. It is lighthearted, seasonal, and unreserved to the point of being over-the-top.
You would want a warm orange polish such as OPI Have Your Panettone and Eat It Too, a teal polish such as Essie Go Overboard, and a deep burgundy polish such as Zoya Blair. It is finished with gold striping tape or polish.
It is essential to recreate, paste a transparent skin base, tape small areas and fill them with warm colors in alternation. When the polish has dry, trace each block with lines of thin gold. Refinery29 recommends using geometric nails as they are most successful when color palettes are reflective of the season, which is exactly what these shades are.
I find this design to be more nostalgic since it reminds me of fall mornings in blankets, having a warm beverage. It is comfortable but a little daring, something I would use to add a splash of color to regular clothes. And how a strip of gold can so change a set, Which was easy to play with, into a set To make it high browed?
Terracotta Diamonds
This manicure radiates fall. Sharp golden diamond outlines are painted on the matte terracotta nails to give the set a luxe look. It is easy but the geometry brings depth to the picture and an earthly tone becomes something cool and worth making a statement. It is autumn leaves meeting high fashion.
I would use Essie playing koi in a rich burnt orange to achieve this appearance and a gold striping tape or polish such as Ciaté gold digga. The layer of matte top coat is what makes the terracotta really terracotta, without it, the polish would not have the velvety look.
And it is so simple: Two layers of the terracotta shade are applied, left to dry, and then the fine gold tape in the form of a diamond is placed on accent nails. It can be stampeded and then covered with a matte topcoat, and now you have wearable art.
Personally I love this as it is grounded but beautiful – such as wearing suede ankle boots with a silk blouse. It is ordinary autumn with a golden bend, and I ask myself: why do not we all lean into matte more frequently?
Sunset Marble Waves
Neon and pastel waves, lavender, coral, orange, pink, are intertwining in this design, creating the effect of the sunset sky reflected on the water. It is gentle and colorful, abstract and geometric in its motion. It is mesmerising how the colors make a curve and cross over each other on a transparent foundation.
In this regard, I would recommend Suzi Nails New Orleans (pink), Lilacism (lavender), and Glowstick (bright orange) by OPI, Essie, and Orly, respectively. Ribbons of color are thin and flowing and you need a fine detail brush to paint them.
This technique begins with a base that is neutral. Then, use a brush with each color and make thin, curving lines that interlace and overlap to create what appears to be flowing with clarity. Nail artist Natalie Minerva (who has done nail art in Euphoria) has said that it is the layering of color in unpredictable ways that makes nail art interesting, and that is precisely what this set does.
I would put this on when I feel like having something fun, I could be brunching or going out in the evening. It is the nail version of laughing with friends, and in the fall, it is such a good contrast to heavy knits and dull coats.
Cranberry & Mint Flow
In this case, the heavy cranberry colors are combined with light mint and light pink colors, and are all moved along in sweeping lines. It is graphic and soft and it is so much autumn–the burgundy is warm and full, and the mint prevents it from being too heavy. The geometric curves nearly resemble cloth wrinkles, and the nails have motion and feel.
The best way to take this off is to use OPI Malaga Wine on the burgundy, Essie Mint Candy Apple on the mint and Zoya Dot on the blush-pink base.
It has something to do with painting over curves with a fine brush, using light and dark colors in contrast to each other. NailPro Magazine says that designs made with sweeping curves are relaxing to the eye as they resemble natural shapes and I can definitely notice that in this case.
This appearance creates an association with fall dinners, warm-up sweaters and red wine glasses. It is fancy and yet casual–something I would wear when I want to look well-dressed but not too serious.
Mint & Black Minimalism
This is a design of pure contrast. Futuristic sharp edges are created by pale mint tips and sharply drawn black lines crossing diagonally across the nude nails. It is the type of manicure that is minimalistic and bold simultaneously, but not over the top in the fall.
To this end, I would recommend OPI Black Onyx and Wednesday (mint) by Zoya. It is here that stripping tape is your best friend in order to achieve those ultra-clean lines.
A base of nude color, and then paint in the mint diagonals at the ends, and apply black striping polish very carefully to them. Nail artist Tom Bachik has told us, geometric patterns work well when everything is balanced and that is certainly the case here- everything has to be sharp.
I would personally use this as a workweek manicure. It is business but still cool, the sort of presence that makes even a basic garment purposeful. Do you love that the nails are also accessories?
Soft Lines & Dots
There is beauty sometimes in simplicity. A light pink ground is raised in fine black lines and a few choice dots. It is simple, restrained, and contains enough geometry to be distinctive without being sickly sweet.
To make one like this, I would use Essie Ballet Slippers as the base and a thin black liner polish. Very important is accuracy here–thin lines and dots are placed very carefully.
It is the type of design that you can wear comfortably to work and be stylish enough to go out in the evening. Allure beauty editors tend to emphasise that the most minimal designs wear best, and I can not disagree.
This appearance is so soothing to me. It is the nail polish version of a favorite cashmere scarf: cozy yet luxurious and never out of fashion.
Colorful Geometric Mosaic
This masterpiece of a manicure is reminiscent of a contemporary mosaic–nude undercarings with bright spots of red, yellow, blue and teal, all framed by clean lines of black. The design is fun, but ordered, as though it were a piece of wearable art on the tip of every fingertip. It is lively enough to capture the energy of the season without being too heavy.
I would pull out OPI Dating in a Royal (blue), Essie Too Too Hot (red), Zoya Pippa (yellow) and Orly Green with Envy (teal) to achieve this appearance. A nude base polish makes the bold shades more balanced and is finished with a thin layer of black striping polish.
The method begins with cutting triangular or block shapes with striping tape, then color fills them and finally they are outlined with black. According to celebrity nail artist Hang Nguyen, geometric nails always have an advantage over the rest: contrast makes them. This construction is correct–the nude space in the middle of colorful space is what makes it jump.
It is a gaze that is reminiscent of a fall afternoon in an art gallery, when one is feeling inspired. It is daring, sure, but unexpectedly flexible–you can match it with a warm sweater almost as well as with a smooth blazer.
Olive Geometry
Smoother, subdued and graceful – in this manicure, the triangles of sage-green are applied on a light pink base with black lines to define them. The mixture of colors is very earthy and grounded, ideal during the fall. It has a still refined quality that makes it inexhaustible.
I would suggest Essie Sew Psyched in green, OPI Bubble bath in nude-pink base and a very specific striping polish in black. A shiny top coats the appearance, to make it have that glassy salon appearance.
To do this the nude base is applied, then a tape is applied to cover triangles where the nails are. Have them painted in with green, when dry, put a very thin line of black diagonally across the nails. Harper Bazaar says geometric nail art succeeds when angles are not accidental, and this set is 100 percent purposely specific.
This manicure to me is an autumn stroll in a park–muted greens, grey skies, and low and steady rhythm. It is the design I would select in case I needed something seasonal and not memorable.
Block Party Chic
This appearance is unashamedly audacious: long nails painted in colored blocks of pink, orange, blue, teal, burgundy, and white all framed by lines of the jet-black color. Very Mondrian-inspired, but fall friendly. The whole set is a statement piece as each nail is a small canvas.
In order to restock, primary and secondary colors: OPI My Chihuahua Doesn’t Bite Anymore (orange), Essie, Butler Please (blue), Zoya, Blair (burgundy), and OPI, Alpine Snow. There is no compromise when it comes to black liner polish or stripping tape.
The only trick to nailing this appearance is time–just paint each block, then dry it, then outline with black. Nail artist Tom Bachik has repeatedly stated that, in nail art, crisp lines define the difference between editorial and DIY, and this design makes the argument.
It is bold, to be sure, yet it is also very stylish. Put yourself into this at a fall music festival or even gallery opening it seems to be nails as fashion, and not beauty.
Golden Outlines
This ensemble is delicate yet raised: the nude-pink nails are made with thin golden frames that create geometric diamonds. It is gentle, romantic, and somewhat opulent–just right for a person who has a soft hearted chin. The glitter of the gold on the white foundation is not too glitzy.
To this end, I would apply the Dot of Zoya as the foundation and a gold striping tape across the lines. A slick top coating helps to improve the shininess and keeps everything closed and smooth.
It is easy: paint the naked bottom, dry all, glue gold tape in small figures of a diamond. Trim and top coat to fix it in place. Vogue once noted that gold in moderation would serve as nail jewelry and this manicure is precisely that.
This is my fall wedding or special dinner set, it is elegant, graceful, and classic. In some cases less is more.
Playful Abstract Geometry
Last but definitely not least, this manicure is a burst of gentle curves, strong accents in orange and mint and black outlines running through it. The design is also made artistic and modern by golden dots. It is geometrical, all right, but with a mad, capricious twist.
I would use Essie Mint Candy Apple, OPI Cajun Shrimp (orange) and a nice black liner polish to do this. A dotting tool is handy to use when decorating with accents of gold.
Use a nude base as the base and plot curvy areas in mint and orange. Draw them in with narrow black lines when they are dry and texture with metallic dots. Nail artist Betina Goldstein has claimed that details make designs feel considered and the accents of gold here are evidence.
There is something playfully nodding to the energy of the autumn in this look–it is playful, fresh, and impossible to ignore. I would wear it on weekends when I want to bring some happiness to my costume. You don’t think that nails of this kind put a smile on your face every time you see them?
Halloween Chic Geometry
This manicure is a crossover between style and season: bright blocks of orange, cream and black separated by smooth striping lines. The juxtaposition is crisp and up-to-date and it seems like a designer has somewhat illustrated Halloween-themed nails. This design does not embrace the kitsch, instead keeping everything simple and elegant to demonstrate that even fall nails can be a reason to celebrate the season.
To this end, Essie Tangerine Tease provides that punch of orange Bitter, OPI Alpine Snow serves as the creamy base, and Black Onyx provides that jet-black sharpness. A thin liner brush is used to keep the lines dividing it clean.
In this case, the most important trick is balance: alternating solid color and geometric combinations of nails to avoid that the set becomes overwhelming. Negative space is, according to nail professional Gina Edwards in InStyle, the best friend of a design, and this manicure employs it with the creamy nude areas to great effect.
I would wear the set in October and November–festive enough to tip the hat to Halloween but elegant enough to attend a dinner party. Do you see how this is an argument that seasonal nails need not be obvious to be strong?
Glittered Angles
This collection is diagonally and metallically based, and combines stripes in orange, gray, and white with silver foils. The nude base holds everything down and the glitzy accents help the nails shine in every angle. It is not over the top glamour but the right combination of understated and loud style.
I would apply Orly, Steel the Scene (metallic silver), OPI, It is a Pizza Cake (burnt orange) and Zoya, Dove (soft gray). Silver foil flakes or glitter polish pressed to tips provide that high shine finish.
It involves the application of superimposed layers: apply some nude foundation, apply some tape, fill in with alternating colours. Apply foil flakes with a dotting tool or sponge when polish is not dry, and then add glossy topcoat. Allure has mentioned before that the androids sound like jewelry, and I cannot but agree with this kind of design, it seems more like a set of rings implanted in your nails.
Personally, I find this ideal design when you are looking to add some glitz to your holiday get-together, yet you do not want all-out glitter nails. It is elegant and joyful, as is the shininess of a fall evening.
Black & White Precision
Even the most influential appearances are based on the least complex palettes. This manicure is done with matte black and white in alternating nails with fine geometric striping. The outcome is crisp, graphic and infinitely adaptable–it is the sort of design that is equally appropriate in a boardroom as it would be at a cocktail party.
Essie Licorice and Blanc are the basics to recreating this appearance, but the finish is elegant with a top coat such as OPI Matte Top Coat.
The technique of making this style is rather restrained: paint nails in black and white, then apply fine striping with a thin brush or tape. Less is more–two or three lines to the nail will do. Betina Goldstein once said that negative space and precision were the only two factors that made monochrome nails modern, and these set nails found the philosophy behind that quote perfectly.
I would wear this outfit whenever I was feeling like I didn’t need to go the extra mile and felt confident. It is daring and yet not extravagant, the type of manicure that suggests good taste and at the same time makes a statement.
Edgy Angles
This design is bold and sharp with nude-pink bases punctuated by huge black geometric forms. The impact is bold, near-architectural, with powerful triangular designs that seem to be high-fashion jewelry on your hands. The neutral base makes it edgy, without being unwearable.
In order to duplicate, OPI uses Bubble Bath to provide that pale pink base, and Black Onyx to provide the graphic shapes. Striping tape makes the lines clean, but freehanding with a fine brush can be more of an aesthetic.
The method is layering: base is a naked one, then make black triangles of various sizes which point in various ways over the nails. Wax with shiny coating. As Refinery29 says, fall nail trends are known to work well with bold contrasts and this is one such nail trend.
I feel like this set is reminiscent of the city nights during the fall with dark silhouettes, sharp lines, and underlying elegance. It is to those who care about nails that are also fashionable.
Minimalist Gridlines
This mani reduces all to bareness: a dry white foundation with delicate black gridlines and sparse X-shapes. It is harsh, graphic and absolutely geometrical, transforming nails into mini-canvases of clean design.
Base is best done in Essie Blanc, and the detailing is done with jet black liner polish. The trick to not having wobbly lines is to keep the hands steady or striping tape.
To make this, use a plain white base, and place vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines of black on each nail. Change the decorations–nails with cross, with parallel lines, with one stripe, etc.–then you have visual interest. Nail stylist Eunkyung Park has commented, minimal nails, not boring nails and this set proves him right.
This is the type of manicure I would have during a creative workweek. It is refined, exclusive and possesses that artistic touch but still professional. It is evidence that geometry does not have to be colored to be conspicuous.
