In London, Kate Middleton had made a remarkable appearance at the Garden-Party of the Buckingham Palace last May. The photos of the Princess of Wales circulated throughout the press and a detail captured the attention of beauty specialists.
Yellow midday dress, coordinated hat, smooth brushing. It is not surprising for Kate Middleton, each outing of which feeds trends. But that day, it was not his clothes that launched a new movement. They are his hands. More specifically, its nails.
Specialized platforms immediately spotted this beauty twist. We are talking here about a type of manicure that does not seek to be noticed, which favors the clean, short, healthy, neat and above all, which costs almost nothing. According to the expert in the matter Maria Mukaranda, “Adopting natural beauty is a strong trend this year, especially for nails.” She adds that “If you are looking for a minimalist manicure, all the nude shades are ideal for a simple and neat look.” She also specifies that this aesthetic joins the image “clean girl”, very present online, which values light routines, net skins, shiny hair and discreet nails.
The impact is immediate. More and more publications on social networks show impeccable hands: filing, hydration, cleaning. No special effect, no bright color, no extension. We are far from the XXL capsules and ultra-work-wired patterns. And it pleases. First for a question of practicality. No need for regular appointments or specific equipment. Then for an economic reason. An institute manicure costs between 30 and 70 euros. Doing almost nothing helps reduce this expenditure to zero.
This choice also seduces for aesthetic reasons. Natural nails easily integrate into any look. They do not fly the show to an outfit. They are not likely to swear with an accessory. They do not flake. And above all, they give an impression of hygiene and mastery. It is not an abandonment. It is a discreet interview. And in the current context, where the public image is analyzed to the millimeter, this mastery is perceived as a sign of confidence.
The natural manicure also joins a broader trend: that of return to basic. We see it in the Skincare routines, in light makeup, in the choice of timeless clothes. Less superfluous, more care. It is a way of consuming less. To slow down. A state of mind visibly adopted by Kate Middleton, because the latter pushed the minimalist trend to her climax, appearing with completely naked nails, colorless or varnish.
You will understand, the manicure of summer will not be orange fluorescent, neither chrome, nor inspired by cartoons. She will be like the hands of Kate Middleton and that is particularly good news!
