At any time when superstar nail technician Harriet Westmoreland posts a brand new manicure on Instagram, we take word. Her newest design? Fombré nails, which mix two of the preferred nail trends of 2024 so far: the French manicure and ombré.
“I’ve always loved an ombré manicure but sometimes the more traditional style isn’t popular with my clients, so I created a more subtle, flattering version: fombré nails,” Westmoreland says. “I’ve taken the best bits of both manicures and paired them together.”
The hybrid manicure is extremely flattering, Westmoreland says. “It’s so glowing and glossy. Because of the blend of colors it catches the light, giving off this super gloss reflection, which is what my clients love.”
She thinks the fombré can be enormous this summer time as a result of it makes use of shade whereas nonetheless being delicate and sheer, permitting you to nonetheless see by to the pure nail mattress. “It really is a manicure that shows your nails, but better.”
Which shades must you select for a fombré? Westmoreland factors to milky whites, peaches and pinks, however provides, “remember to keep them sheer!” The nail artist likes to make use of builder gel from The Gel Bottle, because it makes utility simpler and the outcomes extra aesthetically pleasing – her go-to shades are Bella, BIAB 17 and Cutie BIAB.
The look works on all nail lengths and shapes, however Westmoreland’s desire is for a fombré manicure painted onto medium size, sq. nails. She knew it was a future hit the second she posted her photographs, she says. “I’ve never had such a big response on socials to a manicure, ever!”
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