Use These Hot Nail Art Design Hacks This Summer!

Nail art design seems to get constantly more and more elaborate.

But, as we’ve made our way through 2017 the hottest trends have become a little simpler.

The Hottest Nail Art Design Hacks of 2017

This can probably be attributed to the DIY era, but we only reap the benefit!  These are some of the chicest nail art designs that you can do right at home.

Chrome Nails

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Chrome nails are the new fetish going around the internet, and are fairly simple to do at home.  For chrome nails, however; you need some specific supplies.  The end result is totally worth it, these nails are mesmerizing.

Supplies:

• Gel Polish, any color will work
• Top Coat
• Base Coat
• UV lamp (for drying the gel nails)
• Chrome pigment powder, in your color choice

Instructions:

Step 1

Apply primer and then let dry, then apply your base coat

Step 2

Cure your nails with a UV or LED lamp, following their specific instructions, then repeat the process again

Step 3

Apply the Chrome pigment to your nails, the pigment should come with some kind of applicator

Step 4

Apply a top coat of gel polish and cure your nails

Textured Polish

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Textured polish is a really easy way to keep your fingers looking trendy.  They are a little harder to perform intricate patterns with, but the end result is stunning.  You can get the textured look by simply buying textured polish, or you can try something more adventurous like rhinestones or small charms.

Geometric French

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French manicures will never go out of style, but they can always be spiced up.  Since geometric designs are so popular lately, you might consider incorporating them into your next french! They are relatively easy to create, and go with any look.

Materials:

• Two different polish colors
• A clear top coat
• Tape

Instructions:

Step 1

Paint your bottom coat and wait for it to dry, When it is dry apply your top coat, this will keep the base coat from being damaged when putting on your details

Step 2

After your top coat has dried, place your tape to make your triangles, you can make them however big or small

Step 3

Allow the triangles to dry and remove the tape, then put on another top coat

Geometric nails

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Minimalist nails are really hot right now and with less work, where can you go wrong? You just need a couple of strategically placed lines in order to take plain nail polish to the next level.  This simple look is easy to create.

Materials:

• White Nail polish
• Clear top coat
• Black Nail pen
• Tape

Instructions:

Step 1

Put on white base coat and let dry

Step 2

Apply clear top coat and let dry

Step 3

Align tape so that you can create the straight lines that are crucial to this design

Step 4

Make your lines with the nail pen and let dry

Step 5

Apply top coat

Holographic Triangles

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Holographic everything is running rampant in the beauty industry. This style is a cute trendy way to incorporate holo into your routine.

Materials:

• Holographic polish
• Black polish
• Tape
• Clear top coat

Instructions:

Step 1

Apply your holographic base coat and let dry

Step 2

Apply a clear top coat

Step 3

After the top coat is dry, you can cut to tape to make whatever kind of triangles that you would like

Step 4

Place your triangles on your nails and apply the second color

Step 5

Let the polish dry and remove tape, apply top coat