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The rainbow manicure trend has cured our seasonal depression

Just a delight to see, really

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / July 27 2020

Just a delight to see, really

If there’s one thing we’ve been loving during quarantine, it’s seeing everybody get creative with their at-home manicures. And one delightful little trend we’ve been having heart eyes over lately just so happens to also be one of the easiest to recreate.

Introducing the rainbow manicure: the nail trend that allows you to celebrate all of your favourite polish colours with wild abandon.

The trend has been popping off on Instagram, with Kourtney Kardashian even adopting the colourful style recently, opting for a rainbow French mani to match the neon monograms on her Louis Vuitton bag. Now that’s dedication to a look.

Pick a different colour for each nail on the days you’re feeling indecisive, a cohesive, muted palette for something more subdued, or perhaps a rainbow French tip-style for some classic (yet creative) minimalism.

No matter your predilection, this trend really does cater to everyone. Here’s some colourfully painted digits that we hope will whet your appetite for all things rainbow.

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#boycottboringnails ... that feeling when you're carrying around your own personal rainbow 🌈 2020 is off to a bright start! I linked the colors in stories today if you want your own personal rainbow too! I always do dip powder these days; it lasts for almost 4 weeks for me and my nails have seriously never been longer and healthier! 💅 have you guys ever done dip powder before?? * * * * #manicure #nailsofinstagram #nailinspo #rainbowmanicure #pastel #pastelvibes #2020feels #quayaustralia #sunglasses #january2020 #manicureideas #mani #sundayfunday #weekendvibes #colorstory #americanstyle #ltkbeauty #liketoknowitbeauty

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Reposting this design I created for @essie last year for Pride Month🌈 Under the new rule, this administration has erased health care protections for LGBTQ patients, during Pride Month nonetheless. This is odious. If you stand for equal rights and you want a government that doesn't discriminate humans because of their color of their skin, their sexual orientation, and/or gender identity VOTE. Vote for a government that chooses love not hate. #vote

It seems manicurists have kept their eyes firmly on the horizon when it comes to trend forecasting this year. How else do you explain this dreamy cloud manicure trend?

Main image credit:@mariliadiccini

Briar Clark

Briar is the Beauty Editor at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Refinery29, Girlfriend and beautyheaven.