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I have a well-documented fetish for nail polish. In my collection, you may find colors for every season: bright neons in the summer, shimmering metallics in the winter, cheery pastels in the spring, and dark, brooding tones in the fall. But let’s be honest: I’m no expert, even if I like to think of myself as a connoisseur of lacquers throughout the color and pricing spectrums. Luckily, I have a few professionals saved in my phone, and I make it a point to get in touch with them each season to find out what’s hot, what’s not, and what I can pull off in my own space.
About new nail trends for the next season, I am particularly intrigued. In light of this, I interviewed Brittney Boyce, a famous manicurist, Olivia Van Iderstine, an expert on the newest manicure trends for Olive and June, and Ann McFerran and Paulina Galoostian, the creators of the product, to find out what the best autumn nail painting trends are for beginners like myself.
Be ready to purchase their favorites once you’ve read their unique takes on the season’s hottest hues, tools, and methods. I’m telling you, with these autumn nail art methods, your nails will never look better.
Inspiration
June and olive: seasonal reset
As “fall usually seems both new and nostalgic” and “we’re always in that back-to-school mood when autumn comes around,” according said Van Iderstine, “it’s one of our favorite seasons.” “We were discussing how great it is to buy new warm clothes and school supplies at the beginning of the season and decided to apply the same sentiment to our nails. Each of the six tones alludes to a different aspect of autumn’s coziness and enthusiasm, from well-loved basics to warm lattes to chunky knitwear.”
Boyce, who started the company Nails of LA, says, “I’ve got a line that we worked on together, and Sara Tan, the Gloss LA podcast’s beauty director and co-host, is a partner on it.” “With Orly’s Builder in a Bottle, we fashioned this abstract, modernist pattern of thin, aggressive curves on a French glass tip. It went viral on Instagram and is now often referred to as “the Sara Tan.” Several nail artists have also tagged me in photos of their own takes on the pattern.”
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‘My sister, Sabrina, and I were incredibly inspired by what we saw on both the fall/winter fashion shows and the newest trends on red carpets,’ says Galoostian, co-founder of Tella Nails. “Since we base our press-on sets on current trends, we like to think of ourselves as a fashion accessory. The many metallic looks we witnessed during fashion week—from Chanel to Louis Vuitton—served as inspiration for our chrome design.”
Essential components of design
The chemistry between olive and june: june and olive
Described by Van Iderstine as having a “little bit of a vintage twist on them,” Olive and June’s autumn collection has “cool-toned deeper colors and the coziest neutrals available.” “The abundance of thick sweaters this time of year served as inspiration for the neutral tones. We love how they make us feel like we’re back in school again.”
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McFerran claims that it’s all the rage right now to have a different pattern on each of your fingernails. In addition to the Pantone colors, black, teal, and purple are other essential hues. Brains, castles, and bats are also popular motifs. Also, you can wear animal print all year long.
Boyce claims that this season’s tendency for bright, hyper-saturated hues will carry over into the fall. She elaborates, “Very vivid blues, sage greens, warm berry and plum tones, and approachable oranges are dominating the color palette right now.” It’s not quite the bright, tropical orange we saw in the summer, but it’s a nice change from the grays and browns of winter.
According to Boyce, the runway’s decorations and hardware are inspiring a lot of golden nail art this season. She says, “I adore this French drip that looks like gold trickling down the nails,” referring to nail art that employs gold foil as an accent.
Boyce’s favorite nail design is a gold half-moon, which is perfect for the upcoming autumn season.
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“At Tella Nails, we wanted to provide a modern touch on the traditional French manicure that’s appropriate for autumn fashion with our set Model on Duty,” says Galoostian, who is pleased to see French manicures (with a twist) making a comeback. She also likes shiny shades like baby pink.
How-to guides
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Nail art is something everyone can accomplish, according to Van Iderstine. She suggests doing a dry run on scrap paper first to get the hang of the movements and then moving on to the real thing. She advises those with shorter nails to “do the best they can” and then use the Clean Up Brush to “tidy up” anywhere lacquer goes outside the lines.
The polish needs time to dry before you can clean up. Nobody will ever know you messed up!
Practicing at home will help you become an expert at nail art. Washi tape may be used as simple guidelines to explore what occurs when you start small. If you mess it up, Boyce says to just use some acetone-based nail polish remover and a dry brush to fix it.
Boyce enjoys looking at nail art instructions online as much as the next person. Just keep in mind that not all “hacks” are effective, she warns. Not all of them, but some do, like the silicone-stamper technique for making a flawless French tip.
Press-on nail set by tella nails; design by picas-so adorable by tella nails
During the epidemic, Galoostian and her sister founded Tella Nails. As they found it difficult to manicure their nails at home, they made it a habit to get them done at the salon at least twice a month. Nail artist Galoostian recommends using either prefabricated nail art sets or solid-color sets as a canvas for your own ideas. These lovely press-ons come in a variety of styles, making them both attractive and interesting conversation starters.
Product recommendations
June and olive introductory mani system: june and olive
Van Iderstine claims that the Olive and June Mani Method is the secret to a flawless manicure. She says that they made it with “everything you need and nothing you don’t.”
All it takes is a bit of preparation (and some drying time).
Boyce claims that nail tools are essential to the success of any do-it-yourself design project. I use a striper brush for much of my freehand nail art,” she says. “The pressure you use will determine the thickness of the accent line you create,” Boyce recommends adding an Orly dry brush, a detailer brush, and a Thumb Palette to your arsenal.
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Don’t be afraid to press on if this is your first time doing so. Tella Nails streamlines the process into just three basic actions.
To begin, Galoostian suggests wiping each nail with an alcohol swab to remove any extra oils. In doing so, we increase the adhesive’s durability.
Second, she advocates the brush-on nail adhesive from Tella Nails for those who aren’t skilled at doing their own nails. Galoostian says, “It’s really easy to apply, exactly like nail paint; it is mess-free and helps you apply the nails faster.” It’s compact enough to stow away in your purse in case of a nail emergency.
Lastly, try to get the press-on nails right up to the cuticle. As a result, the nails will have a more natural appearance.
Styles we love this autumn
June and olive direct and gleaming: june and olive
“Right now, we’re very into graphic and geometric nail art,” says Van Iderstine. With stickers or a little creativity, things may be done quickly and easily at home.
To create lines, swirls, and incredibly charming, contemporary floral patterns, the Olive and June team claims that anything may be a nail art instrument (toothpicks, bobby pins, etc.).
DIY-ing a diagonal severance is just as simple. “It has a contemporary, geometric, and uncluttered appearance,” says Boyce. Washi tape may be used to make an outline, and then other colors can be used to make something unique.
Boyce suggests half circles and swirls for those who struggle with precision because they don’t need to be exact to look attractive.
Boyce, finally, enjoys French tips all year round. She uses a silicone nail stamper to produce a nice marble look and enjoys experimenting with numerous variants of the basic pattern.
Nails by tella strawberries & creme
I’m not very good at nail painting, so I’m just going to use my pre-designed Strawberries, and Créme set, says Galoostian. So don’t fret if you’re the do-it-yourself kind. The ladies at Tella Nails are huge fans of the trend of wearing contrasting but complementary manicure colors on each finger, which they dub “Skittle nails.” She recommends choosing nail polishes from the same family and applying them in a contrasting order, with the darkest on the pinky and moving to the lightest on the thumb. You can easily get this style with the help of the Core Collection and the Luxe short bundle.
The trendy French manicure is another simple style to do using press-ons. Put on a jelly silicone nail stamper and any shade of nail paint from your Tella Nails collection. Just press the nail into the stamper, and you’ll have a flawless French manicure.