It’s like your nails but better.

Ahead, were detailing what the naked manicure is and teaching you how to get the look at home.

What Are Naked Nails?

Young woman’s hands with simple modern nail manicure with gray background _ Woman hands with nail polish

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Naked nails arent truly bare.

Rather, theyre like a your nails, but better approach to a manicure.

Its called naked because it gives the illusion of bare nailsjust healthier, shinier, and more refined.

Its clean, minimal, and quietly elegant.

Its a chic way to maintain polished nails while embracing a minimalist aesthetic.

(Its as important as perfecting a glowing, light base when doing no makeup makeup!)

Trim and file your nailsthey should all be the same length and nail shape.

Whatever the case, keep it sheer.

Step 3: Seal With a Glossy Topcoat

Seal your naked manicure with a glossy topcoat.

Step 4: Hydrate Your Cuticles

All naked manicures benefit from healthy, happy, hydrated cuticles.