11 Minimalist Manicures To Get That Clean Girl Aesthetic

Inspired by off-duty model style, ‘the clean girl’ is stylish yet understated. She’s well-groomed, but not over the top— her makeup is dewy, lips are glossy, brows are fluffy and manicure is fresh. With beauty enthusiasts all over the internet recreating the ‘no-makeup’ makeup, ‘I woke up like this’ look— it didn’t take long for this trend to make its way to nails. Think sheer shades in milky white, baby pink and neutrals with minimal yet impactful nail art and flawless cuticles. Here are 11 such minimalist manicures you can bookmark to get that ‘clean girl’ look:

1. Milky White

 

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Loved Alia Bhatt’s wedding manicure? Recreate it with milky white nails in an elegant almond shape.

2. Clean Lines

 

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Keep it simple yet stunning with clean lines on a nude base.

3. Abstract Swirls

 

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Straight lines too structured for your taste? Opt for some delicate asymmetric swirls instead.

 4. Evil Eye French Tips

 

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Level up your classic french tips and protect yourself from negative energy with some trending evil eye motifs.

5. Gold Flakes

 

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Minimal doesn’t mean we’re ruling out the bling! Add some scattered gold flakes to your manicure for a touch of sparkle.

6. Hint Of Blue

 

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Even just a dot can make so much of a difference! Experiment with black and white dots if you’re not a fan of colour.

7. Crescent Moons

 

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Outline the opposite corners of your nails to create a unique rounded shape.

8. A Pop Of Colour

 

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Want to keep things minimal but don’t want to go down the neutrals-only route? Add a pop of colour with some fine french tips.

9. Queen Of Hearts

 

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Wear your heart on your nails with a statement accent nail motif while you keep the rest neutral.

10. Silver Cuffs

 

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Reverse french tips with a metallic finish are the perfect day-to-night manicure.

11. Pretty Pearls

 

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Match the pearls around your neck with some on your nails. Psst, it’s Kylie Jenner approved.

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