![]() It’s better to take a slow approach with nail art, and if you slip up, use an old lip brush dipped in acetone to tidy up and remove any smudges. “A lot of people worry about making a mistake, but don’t panic. Decant your polish again, then use a dotting tool to place the dot onto your nail – it's almost impossible to go wrong.” – Georgia Don’t Worry About Mistakes ![]() Once you’re happy, use your brush to gently drag the polish down from either dot to form the point which sits at the bottom of your heart shape. Play around with the dot size on the palette first to ensure they aren’t too big. These will form the top two curves of your heart. ![]() To do a heart, decant a little of your polish onto a palette, dip your dotting tool into the polish and place the two dots directly next to one another onto the nail. A super fine nail brush is key – like Bio Sculpture’s Upper Arch Brush – as is a dotting tool, but you could use a pencil or a bobby pin. The heart is a very easy detail to add on – you just need the right tools. “Believe it or not, some of these minimalist nail trends are easier than they look to replicate. Instagram is a great place to find inspiration, with many nail artists sharing designs you can ask your manicurist to replicate.” – Georgia Rae, Professional Nail Artist If you’re not doing it yourself and are after something more intricate, there are plenty of other options. It’s a chic trend that’s entirely mouldable to your personal style. ![]() Each one is very versatile and they work in every colour. The most-requested designs are the minimalist French, the cuticle dot and tiny hearts. “Whether you’re having minimalist nail art done by a professional or doing it yourself, there are some key looks worth trying. It’s essential to ensure the application is even, smooth and neat as this will be the canvas for your artwork, so you want it to look as clean as possible.” – Harriet Westmoreland, Celebrity Nail Artist Know What Works Well It’s also key that you never rush when applying your base colour. Even if just one fingertip has a wonky edge, it will really stand out, and make any nail art look messy, so make sure you’re filing and clipping them to perfection – file on one side of the nail first using the full range of motion, moving to the other side in one swift stroke. ![]()
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