20 minimal nail art designs to inspire your next manicure

Publish date: 2024-05-24

Nail artist Betina Goldstein is the reigning queen of cool designs. Here, minimalist meets maximalist in style.

These graphic lines on a pale base are a reminder of how well black and gold play together.

Here, an MVK artist demonstrates the power of a single statement nail.

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A-list nail tech Tom Bachik is a must-follow for glam mani ideas.

You don't get much cuter than this design. If painting these seem an impossible feat, cheat with nail stickers.

Another MVK knockout; these metallic broken lines are a subtle statement.

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London's renowned hair and nail salon DryBy does the chicest minimal nail art. These half-moon evil eyes are a perfect example of the artists' creative talent.

Townhouse is another of London's manicure hot spots. This delicate design amplifies nude nails no end.

This molten gold-on-nude is the handiwork of nail artist Donna Cao.

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While we love glitter tips, glitzy half-moons read even cooler.

The modern French manicure can be executed in endless ways; this silver tip design by nail artist Amy Rickaby is ultra subtle.

Star designs are timeless, and can be as sheer or twinkly as the wearer wants.

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And if you do want twinkly, look no further than this fine example created using jewel stickers.

Manicure-meets-morse code with this monochrome design via MVK.

Another of our favourites is this from Goldstein: a bare base with gold accents which makes jewels of your nails.

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Part nude, party party; these half-silver foil nails courtesy of Paint Box in New York deserve a double-take.

Luxe, yet laidback; this gold foil on a colourless base courtesy of Nails & Brows Mayfair is simply stunning.

Minimal manis with a touch of luxe are DryBy's speciality, as this design further demonstrates.

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Muted negative space nail art looks effortlessly cool, as mobile nail salon Le Salon can deliver.

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