Nail Trends 2011

Nails, Nails, Nails

Nails are a big thing at the moment. With gels, foils, an more nail art creations, there is so much choice! The leading industry magazine, Professional Beauty, has researched the top trends for 2011 and we've added our creations...

Adventurous Moons

In the last couple of years we have seen the half moons make a comeback. With Dita Von Teese sporting it regularly (painted by her nail technician, the fabulous Leighton Denny) it has been a glamorous twist from the French polish. 2011 will see things getting even more adventurous with diamond shaped moons and more! Have a look at our nail fashion images with Rachael showing off the new grey and nude colours from Leighton Denny with a coloured half moon and Katy demonstrating the diamond half moon in a glitzy blue!

Neutrals

Nude colours were big last year; the skin-toned manicure is creating a storm this spring. This time round will be nudes with metallic sheens and pearlised finishes. Light Grey is also going to be in demand.

Glitz and Glamour

Another big trend to watch out for is glitter, simmers and textures, seen on the catwalks this spring. Celebrity nail technician Lisa says her clients are making a strong shift towards textured designs "I'm seeing a lot of glitter and chunky glitter polishes," she says. "Minx is always popular but I now I may include layers or crystals."

Fabulous Funky Foils

That's lead us nicely on the Minx craze! Minx are foil wraps that give a high metallic shine that a polish couldn't achieve, there are also many interesting foil designs; such as brightly coloured flowers (right) and  polka dots. You may have seen them on many a celebrity in 2010 and I'm sure it will carry on through 2011!