A low-key twist on a classic.
As time goes on, we can’t help but innovate a little.
A world obsessed withsoft glamand OOTDs called for something even simpler.
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The Naked French manicure.
Keep reading to discover everything you gotta know about the understated nail art trend.
Plus, how to get the look yourself.
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The Trend
“The Naked French is a more subtle interpretation of the classic French.
Take Dakota Johnson, for example, whostepped out with the maniwhile promotingMadame Webin late January.
As is par for the course with this look, the nails absolutely didnottake center stage.
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Instead, they served as the perfect backdrop to build her look around.
And that’s that.
Its all about enhancing the natural beauty of your nails, hands, and skin tone.”
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Another standby of the trend?
Remember: these are simply your nails, just a little chicer.
“I often mix or layer to find the perfect base shade to compliment my clients skin tone.”
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Then, you’ll file your nails into your designated shape before cleaning their surfaces.
“Id thenapply a basecoatand one layer of a sheer natural shade,” says Rae.
(Essie’s Mademoiselle is a beloved option.)
