There’s good news for fans of the ‘clean girl aesthetic’: the TikTok beauty craze centred around a fresh, glowing and natural appearance.
Soap nails, the ‘clean’ and classy manicure trend, has been spotted on some famous fingers and is here to stay in 2024.
Selena Gomez’s go-to tech, Tom Bachik, tended to the singer & actress’ nails, creating what he called ‘barely there, glossy soap nails’. “The key to this mani? Perfectly prepped, buffed smooth, and filed nails,” wrote the celebrity nail stylist.
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The soap nail trend is all about sporting an effortless and understated squeaky clean style: so clean that it looks as if it’s just emerged from a bubbly bath.
Get the look
Thorough cuticle and nail prep is key, as always, for a polished and smooth appearance. Nails can be kept bare, or enhanced with a natural-looking, sheer nude/pink nail colour or milky hue. Following this, the application of an ultra glossy top coat creates a wet-look finish. If desired, subtle nail art can be added.
Soap nails on social media personality, Charli D’Amelio, created by @nails_of_la.
Skin should also receive the same treatment, with exfoliation and a moisturising cream, to mirror the polished look of soap nails. To maintain that fresh manicure feel, cuticle oil and hand cream are must-have aftercare products.
Check out nail inspiration for the soap nail trend below…