Step Aside, Marble; These Nails Are Taking Over

Step Aside, Marble; These Nails Are Taking Over

Charmaine Kon by Charmaine Kon on Jul 10, 2017
Why you should care

Nail art takes another page from architecture.

Just when you’re getting cosy with the organic beauty of marble nails, fashionistas change it up by adopting the beautiful symmetry of…tile nails.

Tile nails, as in, nails resembling tiles. Think Moroccan tiles or symmetrical patterns that belong on a kitchen backsplash or an ornate plate.

Too afraid to try the trend? Then take a look at how you can try the trend in increasing expertise levels.

Beginners: Just a Hint of Tile

Dip your toes into the trend by picking a simple, repetitive pattern for the whole nail. Get creative with your base colour, or keep certain nails painted in solid colours to neutralise the pattern.

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Intermediate: Getting the Hang of Tile

Pick a colour theme and vary the shades to form your tile pattern. Since the colours bring the look together, vary the tile patterns on different nails so that they’re similar but not identical.

You could also choose to have one intricately painted nail, then leave the other 8 nails painted in a simple, matching design.

Experts: Tile is My Middle Name

Now that you’ve fully embraced the tile look, mix it up with colour! Go bold with really bright colours, just make sure to select a few colours and stick to them.

You can also add stickers, gold wire, or gold paint accents to really show off.

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Cover image from didolines-nails.com.

Why you should care

Nail art takes another page from architecture.

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