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Tortoiseshell nail art is having a revival, here are 11 ideas for your next manicure
7 months ago
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The animal print is having a revival for autumn. Here are the best tortoiseshell nail inspo to save for your next manicure.
There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to autumnal nail art. There are the obvious Halloween-inspired themes and the more unusual, like the marble trend or the pretty bows we’ve been seeing around a lot lately. However, the biggest trend taking over our social media feeds is one we’ve seen before, so it adds a bit of nostalgia. We’re talking about tortoiseshell nail art.
Yes, the animal print is back and it’s better and more autumnal than ever. If you’re looking to stray from the traditional animal-inspired look, there have been a few upgrades, like the neon tortoiseshell twist or adding a gold embellishment or two. Even tortoiseshell French manicures are proving a modern take on a classic really does jazz things up.
If you’re ready to walk on the wild side, here are the best tortoiseshell nail art designs to save for your next manicure appointment.
Best tortoiseshell nail art inspiration
French tortoiseshell
A twist on a classic, this will give you an elongated look to the nail we all know and love with the boldness of the animal print.
Neon tortoiseshell
Brighten up the chocolatey tones with a hint of neon.
Red tortoiseshell
Don’t want to stray from your classic red nails? You don’t have to.
Mix and match tortoiseshell
If a full tortoiseshell nail set feels too much, add a trendy chocolate nail into the mix to space things out.
Cat eye tortoiseshell
Add some bling to your mani. This tortoiseshell number with a cat eye base will add a hint of sparkle.
Amber tortoiseshell
If the classic tortoiseshell feels too dark and gloomy, add more amber tones into the mix to lighten up your nails.
Striped tortoiseshell
We know this animal print is more about blobs but adding some stripes into the mix can provide a minimalist approach to the trend.
Freestyle tortoiseshell
Who said every nail has to look the same? Add shapes and colours into the mix for a real statement look.
Golden tortie
Because golden embellishments make everything better.
Safari tortoiseshell
Match the bold animal print with nudes, golds and deep browns to embrace all the earthy tones.
Liquid tortie
So glossy and so smooth, this tortie design features bigger blobs that make it look liquid in texture.
Images: Michelle Humphrey
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