Colorful, wild nails and spectacular nail art are back in a big way. Just when you were settling into your earth tone nails routine, comes a big shake-up in nail trends. It seems like everything is in style this season, as long as it’s slightly (or considerably) out of the box as far as creativity goes. From graphic contrasting colors and stripes to cat eye nails, it’s time to stock up on colors and nail art accessories and get ready to play.
Your latest nail inspo comes from a likely style source: Kourtney Kardashian. Although she’s usually known for her more down-to-Earth style when compared to Kim and Khloe, the eldest Kardashian sister posted a pic of gorgeous red hourglass nail art that will both give you retro vibes and make you feel like you’ve found your new favorite, thoroughly modern style.
What Are Hourglass Nails?
Hourglass nails were created by celebrity nail artist Kim Truong and, despite requiring some skill and a steady hand to execute, actually look like a slightly more maximalist take on traditional French nails. Picture a thin swipe of color over the tips of nails and a wavy pattern along the side that resembles — you guessed it — an hourglass.
Although Kardashian is largely being credited for inspiring these pretty new nails, some credit should also go to Euphoria, and more specially, hourglass nails sported by Maddy on the popular TV series (and, going even further back, the design has roots in late designer Thierry Mugler’s fashions). In Maddy’s case, her nail had black swirls and gems that perfectly complemented the cut-outs in a sexy black dress.
There are so many options when it comes to personalizing hourglass nails. You can choose earth tones, romantic reds ala Karashian, black, glitter, and nail gems galore. Think of them as classy nails with a twist.
