And while this look aligns closely with other pared back manicures, its main source of inspiration (you might have guessed by the name) sets it apart. \u2018There is certainly no way to coin a term with the word \u201cprincess\u201d without the British Royal Family coming to mind,\u2019 confirms Julita. Think Princess Diana\u2019s pearly French tips, Kate Middleton<\/a>\u2018s neat polished nails or Meghan Markle<\/a>\u2018s glossy, pinky-white manicure.\u00a0\u2018Women of royalty typically wear short, uniform, barely-there nails \u2013 and it\u2019s once again becoming a go-to for the royal-at-heart everyday women of the world.\u2019<\/p>\n Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in episode 105 of With Love, Meghan. (Courtesy of Netflix \u00a9 2024)<\/p>\n But while the royals might be leading the trend, Julita lets us in on a little secret: \u2018Princess nails have seemingly grown in popularity only recently, but the truth is they have always been a statement within the nail industry. For many moons, and for many more to come, a clean and polished manicure will hold its rightful spot in the hearts of many. When in doubt, keep it simple.\u2019<\/p>\n How To Ask For Princess Nails In The Salon<\/p>\n The same mantra applies in the salon, says Julita. \u2018When requesting princess nails from your nail tech, \u201cmy nails but better\u201d is probably the easiest four words to give,\u2019 she says. \u2018Paired with a flawless nail preparation technique that leaves your cuticles clean and your skin polished, request the use of gel shades that are subtle and complimentary to your nail bed colour. The combination of the right nail prep and the right colour is all that you will need.\u2019<\/p>\n How To Recreate The Look At Home<\/p>\n If you\u2019re attempting the look at home, Julita recommends opting for a mixture of gel polish and builder gel. \u2018After deciding on your colour(s) of choice, apply one layer of your builder gel and cure for the recommended time,\u2019 she instructs. \u2018Follow this step with a layer of two of your favourite sheer gel polish to provide an added wash of colour to your nails. Finish with your top coat and voil\u00e0 \u2013 off to the ball you go!\u2019<\/p>\n What Next?<\/p>\n Being a mani that thrives on minimalism, we can\u2019t help but wonder how we might see it evolve over time. \u2018A seamless, plain manicure is a potential canvas for whatever one\u2019s heart desires,\u2019 notes Julita. \u2018And when it comes to the princess nails trend, I suspect that the evolution of the look will be fairly subtle \u2013 but not completely unnoticeable.<\/p>\n \u2018It will be your chosen top coat that will make all of the difference,\u2019 she adds. \u2018Want to elevate your princess manicure with ease? Swap your shiny top coat for a matte one instead. Want a slight bit of glimmer that won\u2019t out-sparkle Cinderella\u2019s glass slipper? Then try a chrome finish<\/a> that will amplify your manicure with ease and class.\u2019<\/p>\n Mani Inspiration: Princess Nails 2. Short & Sweet<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Squared Off<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Cream Gloss<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. Chrome Finish<\/strong><\/p>\n 6. Almond Nails<\/strong><\/p>\n 7. Mirror Glaze<\/strong><\/p>\n 8. Micro French<\/strong><\/p>\n 9. Sheer Cover<\/strong><\/p>\n 10. Pink Tones<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Meghan,](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/With_Love_Meghan_u_S1_E5_00_08_54_01R.jpg\")
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