{"id":291860,"date":"2025-07-25T23:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T23:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/291860\/"},"modified":"2025-07-25T23:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T23:55:17","slug":"the-middleton-manicure-is-taking-over-gel-nails-for-2025-and-kate-is-way-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/291860\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018Middleton manicure\u2019 is taking over gel nails for 2025 – and Kate is way ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nail trends\u00a0<\/a>come and go, exactly like fashion fads. From lengthy talons to uber-short and\u00a0reverse French<\/a>, how you ‘wear’ your nails says a lot about you.<\/p>\n

One thing the world of beauty has been witnessing in 2025 is the rise of the natural. Thanks to the ongoing ‘Clean Girl’ aesthetic<\/a>, it’s now cool to embrace what nature gave you… with a little fine-tuning.<\/p>\n

Nails are a big part of this notion, and now more than ever before, beauty experts are seeing people shunning expensive nail treatments and bold colours in favour of short, clean, fuss-free nails. For 2025, it’s all about nail health, and the search for the ‘Minimalistic Manicure’ has risen profusely.<\/p>\n

\"Kate\u00a9 Getty ImagesKate has been a longtime fan of the natural manicure<\/p>\n

But who sported this look first? The Princess of Wales<\/a>. Kate has rarely been seen with colour on her nails.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The\u00a9 GettyThe Princess of Wales sported clear nails in her engagement photos<\/p>\n

Yes, she has sported a flash of red before and, of course, famously wore milky white on her nails for her wedding day, but as a whole, her nails are perfectly manicured yet bare.<\/p>\n

\"Kate's\u00a9 @princeandprincessofwalesKate’s ‘naked nails’ are a major 2025 manicure trend
\nGet Kate’s look at home<\/p>\n

Manicurist to the stars,\u00a0Lucy Tucker,<\/a> whose A-list client list includes Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson and Venus Williams to name but a few, agrees with the newfound natural.<\/p>\n

“The ‘Kate Middleton manicure’ is all about healthy, natural elegance; it’s timeless, effortless, and incredibly chic,” the talented professional tells HELLO!.<\/p>\n

“We’re seeing more people move away from gels and heavy enhancements, choosing instead to embrace clean, well-groomed natural nails. It\u2019s a look that\u2019s not only beautiful but also sustainable and kind to your nail health.”<\/p>\n

\"essieLucy loves Essie’s ‘Ballet Slippers’<\/p>\n

Giving us all the lowdown on achieving this look at home, Lucy recommends keeping nails short and softly rounded. She explains: “Gently buff the surface for a natural shine. Apply a sheer nude or pink polish (like Essie’s ‘Ballet Slippers<\/a>‘ or OPI’s ‘Bubble Bath’<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"OPIOPI ‘Bubble Bath’<\/p>\n

Finish with cuticle oil and hand cream for a polished, royal-worthy finish.”<\/p>\n

Isabel Blake<\/a>, nail influencer and Biosculpture professional manicurist, agrees. “The new ‘Princess Nails’ trend has become so popular recently due to its timeless elegance. More and more people are going for a natural look these days, and I think that\u2019s nails included.”<\/p>\n

Isabel, who has a huge following on Instagram, adds: “That being said, a soft pink really complements the hands and looks effortlessly put together. Although I use Biosculpture gel on my clients, which is an amazing product that promotes nail health and gives a really natural finish, not everyone has the time or the budget to have their nails done professionally.”<\/p>\n

The beauty expert explains: “To achieve Kate’s look at home, I would recommend filing your nails into a soft square shape, keeping them fairly short. Give your cuticles a gentle push back and then apply a base coat, followed by a pale pink such as Bio Sculpture\u2019s ‘French Rose’ Gemini polish<\/a>, and finish with a top coat to give them that professional manicured look.”<\/p>\n

A beauty editor’s verdict<\/p>\n

As a self-confessed gel nails addict (I used to get my nails done every two weeks without fail), I have been embracing Kate’s look for a few months now, and I have to say, I’m converted. Although I still love getting a gel manicure for special occasions, there is something super chic about having manicured nails, sans the polish. Not only is it really low maintenance, but I think it looks so understated, yet fresh.<\/p>\n

\"bareBare Biology Collagen helps strengthen nails<\/p>\n

I still look after my nails with various products, and the growth has been formidable. I take\u00a0Bare Biology collagen<\/a> every day in my coffee, which is known to aid nail health, and I use the Mario Badescu ‘Cuticle Cream’\u00a0<\/a>each evening, as well as the\u00a0Aesop ‘Hand Balm’.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

\"BeautyBeauty Editor’s picks: A great topcoat, cuticle and hand cream are vital<\/p>\n

My finishing touch is the\u00a0Margaret Dabbs London ‘LED Hand Mitts’<\/a>, which improve elasticity and firm the skin, resulting in longer nails and softer skin. A great nail treatment is key, and the ‘Nail Strengthening Treatment’ by Margaret Dabbs\u00a0<\/a>stops my nails from appearing dry and brittle.<\/p>\n

\"MargaretMargaret Dabbs LED Hand Mitts<\/p>\n

My nails feel hard when I tap them on a table, and we all know that’s the ultimate test!<\/p>\n