Harriet Westmoreland He is the editor and co-founder of Who What Wear UK Westmoreland Cosmetics. She is one of the most sought-after manicurists, having worked on the hands of celebrity clients like Zendaya and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Her signature minimalist and luxurious manicures have made her in demand around the world, and she is one of the leading tastemakers in nail trends.
As a celebrity manicurist, I see a lot of demand for micro nail art, especially this time of year. My clients often ask for this in the spring, as it’s a beautiful and cute way to have a little fun with your usual manicure and capitalize on seasonal nail trends. My clients and I wanted to find a way to have some fun with our manicure while still keeping it elegant and timeless, and micro florals are a great way to do that.
Personally, I like to do floral nail art on a milky nail base and choose an accent nail for the art. At first glance, it looks exactly like a milky manicure. It’s only when you look at the nail art on the thumb that you see little glimpses of color and flower, and I think that’s part of the appeal of milky nail art.
My nail art style is definitely minimalist, so I like micro nail art to be very small and detailed. I love working with intricate details because you get that classic finish in a manicure, and nail art is very wearable. That little speck of color catches the light and is really a joy every time you look at it.
Below, I’m sharing my tips and tricks to help you create a “Milky Floral” nail art design, along with my favorite products to get the look.
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How to Do “Milky Floral” Nail Art
for one Milky Manicure, Once you’ve prepared your nails, begin applying Westmoreland Cosmetics glass base coat (£20), onwards glass gel (£25) in shade 1 or 2, which suits all complexions. shadow 1 is a little milky, and shadow 2 Has a touch of pink, but still milky. They both have that beautiful sheer finish.
For the nail art, I would paint the different leaves of the flower one by one using a small nail-art brush. Then, I will place a dotting tool in the center of the leaves to create a small heart of the flower. I do this intuitively, so I’ll look at the shape and size of the nail and then create the design around that. I only make one small flower unless the customer asks for more; I like to have just one so it looks balanced rather than overcrowded.
The biggest technical challenge is getting the petals just the right distance apart, but once you’ve put the dots on top, it’ll all pull together and look neat, so trust the process! If you have short nails, a small flower in the middle of the nail will work perfectly if you don’t have much space for nail art. Don’t worry if they aren’t perfect; They may be a bit messy, and the petals may be different sizes.
I personally think simple flowers always look good. I usually make cute, cartoon-esque flowers because I think they’re so cute, and all my customers love them. We will usually do it in pastel colors; Yellow, green, blue and pink all look great for floral nail art.
To complete the manicure, you’ll need to lock it in with a top coat. After healing, you can clean with soap and a nail brush. It cleans the nail, helps smooth the surrounding skin and is a super-easy way to elevate your manicure and care for your nails for a polished, luxurious finish.
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