Getting your nails done (or even doing them yourself) is just one of those small acts of self-care that can make you feel like a human—instead of just a mom. Every time you look down, you feel just a little more put together. Here are some of the tips and trends the moms of The Local Moms Network are loving:
Minimal Nail Art
A subtle heart, flower, whisp of ribbon or other refined adornment are trending and perfect for moms who want a fun but not over-the-top mani. (Photo credit: @matejanova)
Pinky Nude Nails
Sheer white nails and transparent pink manis are here to stay due in part to Pantone’s grayish white Cloud Dancer Color of the Year. (Photo credit: @thenailroommanchester) Want the look at home? Try the Soap Nails Gel Mani System from Olive and June. We love that this trend doesn’t show chips easily—perfect for hands that never slow down.
Deer Print Nails
Animal prints and particularly deer prints are having a major moment. We love this version by Queenie Nyugen (photo credit: @nailartbyqueenie).
Brown Nails As a New Neutral
Chocolate has popular for awhile on runways and on store shelves, and it’s only natural that it’s trickled down to nails. An easy neutral, a hot cocoa nail is hot for winter. (Photo credit: @polishedby.chloe). Other “new neutrals” are denim blue and glossy black.
Square Nail Shapes
This easy-to-wear trend is perfect for moms since it strengthens nails and can last through (particularly if kept short), well, all that your poor hands go through in a day of motherhood. (Photo credit: @blushingonhunter)