Manicure
The latest Manicure articles from Marie Claire
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I Turned My Back On Gel Manicures: These Glossy and Strengthening At-Home Builder Polishes Have Pulled Me Back
I may never return to the salon
By Katie Thomas
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The New Era of Clean Girl Manicures Is Here—and It’s All About Illuminators
Subtle, yet sophisticated
By Lottie Winter
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As Someone With Extremely Weak Nails, I Asked a Manicurist for the Best Nail Shape to Prevent Breakage
Yes, your shape of choice can make all the difference
By Amelia Yeomans
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Dua Lipa Inspired Me to Get a Halo Manicure—and My Hands Have Never Looked Cooler or More Elongated
The perfect nail art for minimalists
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Nail Trends Experts Say Will Be Everywhere in 2026
Save them for your next manicure appointment
By Jazzria Harris
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According to manicure experts, these are the best red nail polish looks this season
Everything from deep wine tones to bold apple reds, plus all the manicure inspo you need
By Lucy Abbersteen
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I’m Heading Straight to the Salon to Get Tartan Nails—This Christmas’s Most Elevated, Festive Manicure
Christmassy, but make it chic
By Nessa Humayun
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Years Of Damaging Gel Manis Made Me Turn To Polish Full Time—This Is The Longest-Lasting Formula I've Found
Has all the gel-like qualities
By Katie Thomas
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Your Definitive Edit of the Best Party-Season Nail Shades
Guaranteed to suit any party 'fit
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Manicurists Say These Are the Nail Trends Everyone Will Be Wearing This Winter
The shades to wear this season
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Meet the C-French: This Season’s Most Elegant Minimalist Nail Trend
A new take on a timeless classic
By Denise Primbet
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I Tried the ‘Oil’ Manicure Trend, and My Nails Look Like They've Just Had a Facial
It's basically skincare for nails
By Nessa Humayun
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Tortoiseshell Nails Are Trending, and They’re So Customisable—Here’s All the Inspo You Need for the Salon
From white tortoiseshell to French tips
By Nessa Humayun
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Black Is the New Nude: The Polished, Minimalist Nail Trend Taking Over 2025
A timeless shade that's surprisingly versatile
By Mica Ricketts
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Burgundy Nails Are The Elegant Look That Nail Insiders Always Come Back To For Autumn
Sophistication in a swipe
By Katie Thomas
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After Years of Gel Manicures, I’ve Restored My Thin, Brittle and Peeling Nails to Health—These 8 Products Were Transformative, and Under £18
Here's to long, strong nails
By Nessa Humayun
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Since I Mastered Cuticle Care, I’ve Nailed Clean, Salon-Worthy Manicures at Home—Here’s How to Do It
Expert advice ahead
By Nessa Humayun
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The Manicurist Behind the Milky Nail Trend Has Created a Brand That Perfectly Captures the Clean-Girl Aesthetic
The clean-girl manicure, bottled
By Lottie Winter
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Chocolate Brown Is Autumn’s Take on the Milky Nails Trend—Here Are the Best Polishes to Try
A delicious, autumnal alternative
By Lottie Winter
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Is Gel Polish Inherently Problematic? Inside Gel Polish’s Never-Ending Safety Scandals
From HEMA to TPO, nails can't catch a break
By Lottie Winter
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To Get the Perfect Manicure, You Need to Figure Out What Nail Length Really Suits Your Hands—Here’s How
And it's actually pretty simple...
By Nessa Humayun
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Clean, Plump and Healthy-Looking—This New K-Beauty Manicure Is Like Tinted Lip Gloss for Your Nails
Polished, with some added oomph
By Nessa Humayun
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I Gave Up On Gels Years Ago—The Nude Base Coat Is The Key To A Timeless And Elegant Manicure
Low-maintenance luxury
By Katie Thomas
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Looking For Your Next Manicure Idea? Soft Serve Nails Are The Dreamy Summer Take On The French Ombre
Clean, chic and (subtely) colourful
By Katie Thomas
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Bored of Summer Pastels? Molten Chrome Nails Are the Bold Refresh You Need
Yep, they're as cool as they sound
By Lucy Abbersteen
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Rosé Nails Are Officially This Summer's Chicest Accessory
I’ll take my nails ice-cold and sparkling
By Jazzria Harris
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Ever Felt Burning or Irritation After a Gel Mani? You Probably Need to Switch to HEMA-Free Polish—Here’s What an Expert Wants You to Know
Don't worry, you don't have to give up gels for good
By Amelia Yeomans


