‘Vanilla Glass Nails’ Are Destined to Be on Everyone’s Fall Mood Boards

As for how you wear vanilla glass nails? First and foremost, do the prep work. “The trend toward minimal, clean manicures will continue,” says Westmoreland Glamor United Kingdom. “But in a very qualitative way, with well-groomed nails. You need to take care of the skin around the nail to create that ‘natural nails but better quality’ look.”

Also important: match the shade of your vanilla nail polish to the natural undertone of your skin for a decidedly modern finish. And remember to keep things simple. “You can’t go wrong with a minimal French manicure,” adds Westmoreland.

Step by Step: How to Get “Vanilla Glass Nails”

Follow Westmoreland’s step-by-step guide to getting vanilla glass nails:

Step 1: Use a hand scrub

“Rubbing your hands every other day will soften the cuticles, meaning they won’t get flooded when applying polish. I use this as a base for my manicure technique.”

Step 2: file the nail

“Be very careful when filing and always work in the same direction. Do not file too much as this can weaken the nails.”

Step 3: Apply Base Coat

“Use a good base coat and be gentle, making sure the product applies evenly to the nail.”

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Nail treatment and base coat Chanel Le Base Camélia

Step 4: Choose Nail Polish

Step 5: Set the Polish with a Top Coat

This will help the color last longer.

Step 6: Apply Cuticle Oil

I do this day and night and it makes a huge difference. Treat your hands and nails with care, just like your face or hair. This may seem excessive, but it makes a world of difference to the overall appearance and ensures that your manicures last much longer.

Step 7: Apply Skin Care

I actually prefer using body products over traditional hand creams because they are more concentrated and contain ingredients that will hydrate the skin.

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