10 Gorgeous Nail Looks for Minimalists

These stripped-down nail art lack all the frills, but not the flair.

You’re going to want to take a break from stick-on jewels and intricately painted nail art once you see how beautiful these almost-bare looks are.

The queen of nail trends, Park Eunkyung of Unistella, can do no wrong. The subtle curve design drawn in thin, precise lines, plus the colour combo makes for stylish, minimalistic nails.

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If not paint, how about stick-on letters to spell out your nickname? *wink.

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The powdery blue plus tiny gold accent make for a pretty look that’s even office-friendly.

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This stitch in time saves not nine, but ten fingers!

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Graphic squiggly lines that will look great in any colour.

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Here’s an idea: keep your nail colour nude and have the underside painted in bright colours.

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We’re in love with how simple this one is. The colour on one hand is the negative of the other, and the irregularity of the lines means that you can DIY this!

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Take a cue from these looks and play around with different geometric shapes in low contrast or neutral colours.

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Cover image from nailtitmag.com.