Spring 2013 Nails: New Textures And Finishes
LEATHER-LOOK polishes, magnetic crocodile designs and liquid sand textures - a whole host of new formulas and finishes for nails are on offer this spring. At Rodarte's spring/summer 2013 show the models sported basket-woven nails, whilst Alexa Chung caused a social media frenzy by tweeting about her Nails Inc leather nails at the British Fashion Awards back in November. And now, intriguing new nail options are becoming available across the board. But whilst Ciaté's Colourfoil nails and those much-discussed Nails Inc leather polishes are true head-turners, there's plenty for minimalists too. Butter London's new collection comprises three shades designed to perfectly match your skin tone - giving the illusion of long, elegant fingers - whilst Dior's Nail Glow is a super sheer pink which miraculously makes the tips of your nails even whiter, creating a pretty French manicure effect. Just click through the images to see the most exciting new nail innovations for 2013.
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These new, limited-edition polishes mimic the speckled finish of a bird's egg - so very pretty, and like nothing we've seen before.
Illamasqua Speckled Nail Varnish in (from left to right) Freckle, Speckle, Mottle, Fragile and Scarce. £14.50 each, available at www.illamasqua.com.
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Ever since Alexa Chung tweeted about her Nails Inc. leather manicure at the 2012 British Fashion Awards, the clever product has been flying from the shelves. Giving nails a matte leather-look finish, the pack also includes silver skull embellishments, for a real rock ‘n' roll edge.
Nails Inc. Bling It On Leather & Skulls in Black. £19, available at www.nailsinc.com.
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Most glitter nail polishes require several coats to achieve all-over shimmer, but OPI’s new Liquid Sand technology means the glitter is evenly and heavily distributed, and features a matte, rough-textured finish – just as the name suggests.
OPI Liquid Sand Nail Lacquer in (from left to right) Get Your Number, Stay The Night and The Impossible. £11.50 each, available at www.lenawhite.co.uk.
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Retro chic at its best - Topshop has launched Peel-Off Nails in delicious bright pink and blue shades. The solvent-free formula is easy to apply and even easier to remove - perfect!
Topshop Peel-Off Nails in (from left to right) What's Up and On The Blink. £6 each, available at www.topshop.com.
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Dior’s latest nail innovation is this super sheer pink Nail Glow. An all-in-one nailcare, varnish and glow, it gives nails a pretty petal hue whilst somehow managing to make the tips of your nails even whiter - creating a subtle French manicure effect (see, we told you it was a trend).
Dior Nail Glow in Chérie Bow edition. £18, available at www.selfridges.com.
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We’ve seen magnetic polishes before, but these clever Essie versions really do create a reptile design on your nails – all you have to do is sweep the magnet (provided) over two coats of the polish, and watch as the scale-like look develops.
Essie Repstyle Collection in (from left to right) Crocadilly, Repstyle and Sssssexy. £9.99 each, available in Boots and Superdrug stores nationwide.
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This season, Butter London has recognised the importance of finding the perfect nude nails and has created three shades to suit different skin tones. The idea is to wear the exact shade of your skin, elongating the fingers in the same way nude shoes elongate the legs. Clever.
Butter London Starkers Lacquer Collection in (from left to right) Shandy, Crumpet and Tea & Toast. £12 each, available at www.butterlondon.com.
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They’ve given us caviar nails and velvet nails and now Ciaté is introducing the Very Colourfoil Manicure set, which creates a metallic, graffiti-like effect when foil sheets are applied over glue and ripped off. It’s easy to use, and the effects are striking.
Ciaté Very Colourfoil Manicure in Wonderland. £18, available at www.selfridges.com.
