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    Lipgloss nails are set to takeover this summer—and they go with everything

    They are just dreamy

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    By Grace Lindsay
    Published 23 June 2023 In Features

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    It's no secret that Hailey Bieber's glazed donut nails have been one of the biggest nail trends of the year, but there's a new trend in town that is set to take over this summer.

    Enter, the lipgloss manicure. We know what you're thinking, not another complicated design to take to your salon. Turns out, it's a lot more low maintenance than you think, and you can easily recreate it at home.

    Keep on scrolling for everything you need to know about lipgloss nails, and for more inspiration, don't forget to check out our guides to mermaid nails, chrome nails and neon nails. That's right, we've got you fully covered.

    What are lipgloss nails?

    We like to think of lipgloss nails as the grown-up version of glazed donut nails, and the clue really is in the name. Just as lipgloss adds a high-shine finish to your lips, this manicure makes your nails look super shiny and healthy.

    If you're looking for a more natural, sophisticated nail trend to try out this summer, then this is definitely the one for you. All you need is a sheer pink or milky white colour with a slight shine to it, and you can also add a a high-shine top coat for even more impact.

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    The best bit about this manicure is that it is so easy to do, so you won't be spending hours of your summer in the salon trying to recreate intricate nail art or brightly-coloured designs.

    Lipgloss nail inspiration:

    Pearlescent lipgloss nails

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    This is easily one of the prettiest manicures we have ever seen.

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    Chrome lipgloss nails

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    We love this subtle take on chrome nails for a more natural finish.

    Natural lipgloss nails

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    Think your nails, but better.

    Milky lipgloss nails

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    Perfection if you ask us.

    Pink lipgloss nails

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    Townhouse can do no wrong.

    Nude lipgloss nails

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    A manicure that you can wear with any outfit? Sign us up.

    The best nail polishes for lipgloss nails:

    OPI Infinite Shine - Bubble Bath - lipgloss nails

    OPI Infinite Shine - Bubble Bath
    £16.90 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    essie Gel Couture Long Lasting High Shine Gel Nail Polish - 502 Lace is More - lipgloss nails

    essie Gel Couture Long Lasting High Shine Gel Nail Polish - 502 Lace is More
    £9.99 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel - 01 Rose Porcelaine - lipgloss nails

    Hermès Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel - 01 Rose Porcelaine
    £45 AT JOHN LEWIS

    Rimmel 60 Seconds Super-Shine Nail Polish - Sea Nymph - lipgloss nails

    Rimmel 60 Seconds Super-Shine Nail Polish - Sea Nymph
    £3.99 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour - 111 Ballerina - lipgloss nails

    Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour - 111 Ballerina
    £29 AT JOHN LEWIS

    OPI Brilliant High-Shine Top Coat - lipgloss nails

    OPI Brilliant High-Shine Top Coat
    £16.90 AT JOHN LEWIS

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    Grace Lindsay is currently Junior Beauty Editor at Who What Wear UK and previously was Marie Claire UK's E-Commerce Writer. With over three years of experience in the fashion and beauty industry, she covers everything from the best make-up and skincare deals to how to shop the stand out trends of the season. When she's not typing away at her laptop, Grace can be found shopping her favourite vintage markets IRL, or catching up on her never-ending list of books to read.

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