For her own wedding, nail artist Bari Elizabeth created this look with elements of her gown in mind. “I chose this soft, matte look to complement the white lace of my dress and added the dots,” she says. She encourages brides to go for a solid color with a simple design.
Elizabeth is partial to using cuticle oil on her clients. “Whenever I do a bride’s nails, I always send them with a bottle of oil for the big day, and strict instructions to apply it while they’re getting ready that morning along with hand lotion. It makes a world of difference when their photographer takes those memorable hand/ring photos.”
Pale pink
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Manicurist Stephanie Staunton doesn’t shy away from sending off her clients with a little bling. For this particular look, she used “real diamonds sourced from Hatton Garden in London for some extra-special sparkle.” To bling on a budget, try crystal nail stickers.
To maintain healthy nail beds for those crystal details, keep this simple trick in mind: “The best nail hack is to use cuticle oil,” says Staunton. “It covers a multitude of sins and keeps your nails nice.” For proper nail prep at home, we suggest using Naturally London’s Hydrating Cuticle Oil, a Best of Beauty-winning product, for nail nourishment and shine.
A little lace
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