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The newest take on naked nails.

What Are Soap Nails?

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Okay, so what are soap nails, anyway?

The name calls to mind a soft white Dove or a glamorous shell pink Chanel No.

No glitter, no microshimmer, no pink tint.

Selena Gomez’s soap nails

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Just natural nails, but a little bit better.

Well probably be seeing plenty more of the look as awards season continues this spring.

To make soap nails look their best, you gotta do the pre-work for the pristine-looking payoff.

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Like our skin or hair, naturally beautiful, healthy nails require some TLC.

One thing that does in fact make this look easy to maintain is the nail length: short!

The idea is for it to look flawless, yet unfussed.

Felicity Jones' soap nails

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Polish-wise, the subtler, the better.

Remark likes EssiesGel Couture Fairy Tailor,Gel Couture Sheer Fantasy, and the belovedMademoiselle.

Sheer polishes are super forgiving and easy to apply, says Remark.

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However, if you have ridges in your nails, the finish can look streaky, she says.

So fresh and so clean.

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