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Move over French manicure! Nail art is sticking around for fall and winter.  Nail art is one of the most popular trends we’ve seen on celebrities and everyday people this year. This easy-to-execute fashion trend is one of the best ways to add a splash of color to your every day look. With an endless array of shades and so many brands to choose from,  fingertips have quickly become the canvas for many an artistic vision. Though, it’s not just nail polish that’s adding to the trendy look of everyone’s talons. Glitter, sparkles, stickers, and anything short of a living creature that can be glued in place has been, or can be, tried.

It started with celebrities like Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Zooey Deschanel, all known for being glamorous A-list stars with signature styles that more often than not challenged the conventional limits of the everyday look. Zooey famously used Twitter as a platform to Tweet a photo of her tuxedo style nails at the 2012 Golden Globes. Since then, every day girls all over the country have visited her site, Hello Giggles, to send in photos of their best nail designs. In a world of fashion, where everything has a price, and more often than not a high one, it’s easy and affordable option to try nail art. Rather than stick to the usual accessories to complete an outfit, women around the world have opened themselves up to this artistic outlet to showcase their fashionable taste right on their fingertips.

If you’re wondering how to get started, or if you’ve already tried and had less than successful results attempting it yourself, you don’t have to worry. Even the shakiest of hands can participate without a trip to the salon. Sally Hansen, a leading distributor of beauty products, has created a revolutionary product called Salon Effects, which comes with a set of different size adhesive strips that feature stunning designs that can be placed over the nails and filed to the perfect fit with an emery board. Made from real polish, they go on smooth and dry to a hard finish. Some of the most eye-catching patterns feature tattoo graphics, python print, leopard spots, black lace, and black and white checkers. In addition, there are a number of blogs and websites dedicated to nail art. They showcase easy-to-follow instructions from the most basic to advanced designs, so anyone can take part in this popular new trend. It's time to let your hands do some of the talking!

Here are some nail art ideas to take you into Fall!

Embellished

Update typical black nail polish with this hot embellished look that is perfect for the fall and winter months!Via

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Magnetic

Who said fancy nails had to be hard? Try Sally Hansen's magnetic polish for an easy-to-do chic look!

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Playful Prints

Have some fun for Fall with abstract prints and patterns. There's no better way to beat the gloom and excess of black clothing than with playful patterns!

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Glitter

Glitter is the perfect way to liven up any look, any season. We love this gorgeous, luxurious dark green multi-colored polish.

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Foiled Metallics

Metallics never really go out of style — they just evolve and get more awesome. "This season’s new power metallic is emblazoned with foiling and glitter," says Arnold. "Heighten sophistication by contrasting a gold chrome nail with black edging, or doing a peachy nude nail with a slim silver perimeter, as seen on the runways at Norman Ambrose and The Blonds." To get the look, Arnold recommends picking up some gold leafing at your local craft store, applying it to wet polish with some tweezers, and sealing your million dollar mani with a top coat to protect it. 

 Freehand Ombré

Gone are the days of airbrushed ombré — the new incarnation is messy and imperfect, like this punchy design created by Creme at Yigal Azrouel's Cut25. "This is a loose, messy, hand-painted version of a usually softly gradated nail look done by airbrushing," she says. "It's incredibly easy to do — the messier the better! It's almost woven, very fabric-like." 

Futuristic Lucite

Your tips will get sci-fi this spring with lucite finishes and illuminated top coats. "Transcend the nude nail craze by rocking clear tips with texture," says Arnold. We love this deceptively simple look from Alexandre Herchcovitch: Attach clear tips to your nails, then layer on an opalescent glitter polish to give your digits an out-of-this-world glow.  

Duo Tones

Two-tone manis are nothing new, but both Lippmann and Weiss-Fischmann say we're going to see new iterations in 2014. "Painting nails with different shades is a big trend," says Lippmann. "The idea is to mix and match, and never worry about what you’re wearing." Adds Weiss-Fischmann, "Two-toned manicures with different but complementary hues will also continue to be popular." We love this posh purple look from Prabal Gurung. Working with Sally Hansen, Jin Soon Choi painted nails with a shimmery lilac hue, then layered on a deep purple polish just above the nail bed, to create a chic silhouette effect. 

 Punk-Rock Pretty

If you're looking for a more dramatic nail look, the punk-inspired patterns and bold colors of this trend are right up your alley. "Debbie Harry meets Rihanna in this rock-star nail trend of nearly-neon shades in daring, psychedelic designs," says Arnold. "Bold checkerboards, dangerous ombres, and electric halo nails are energized with flashes of bright pink and primary reds, greens, and midnight blues." To score this cool checkerboard effect seen at Nicole Miller, Arnold says to paint two coats of bright pink polish over the entire nail. Dip a detailing brush in navy blue polish and create a cross in the center of the nail, then fill in the opposing squares with blue polish. Finish with a shimmery top coat to add a bit of depth to the look. 

Remember when black nail polish was just a one-day-a-year Halloween treat? Or perhaps, an every-day-of-the-year staple during your goth phase? (No judgment.) Luckily, anything goes these days, and black has become almost as classic as cherry red or pale pink, albeit an edgier classic. If you’ve been longing to give it a try, fall is the perfect time — it’ll fit right in with the season’s hues.

Don’t think black tips are really “you?” Let us convince you otherwise: We’ve rounded up 10 options for 10 types of people — and we think at least one them is the noir pick for you. Click to see the darkest color in a new light.  Via

If you love leather...
Why not match your manicure to your black leather jacket? Named after Alexa Chung, this polish dries to a leather-like, matte texture, which — as long as you don’t think about it as wearing skin on your nails (shudder) — looks pretty damn cool.

Nails Inc. Alexa Leather Polish, $15, available at Nails Inc..

There Really Is A Black Nail Polish For Everyone

If you’re environmentally conscious...
This opaque option is cruelty-free, vegan, and made without toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, or camphor — five potentially toxic ingredients used in other polishes.

Priti NYC Nail Polish in Nigra, $15, available at Priti NYC.

 

If you’re a total klutz...
The best way to fake a gel manicure, this life-proof polish lets you wear deep, shiny, chip-free black for as long as you want — not for as long as you manage to go without messing up your nails (which in our case is about 20 minutes).

CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Black Pool, $9.94, available at Walgreens.

If you believe in fairies...
Unlike most glittery polishes, this “pixie dust” formula features matte sparkles. The effect is more sugary than shiny — and totally magical, of course.

Zoya Dahlia PixieDust, $10, available at Zoya.

If you love the smell of coffee in the morning...
It may look like a typical black polish, but every time you put your hand near your nose, you'll get a whiff of coffee beans.

Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel in Espresso, $6.49 $3.89, available at Ulta.

The much-awaited Navratri festival is around the corner. And while you are busy putting your sexy cholis and make up together, why should your nails be ignored? Dress up perfect from head to toe this Navratri as Nail Spa Experience shares with us top 8 nail trends for the festive season. Take a look.Via