{"id":1696551,"date":"2026-01-06T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1696551"},"modified":"2026-01-06T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:00:00","slug":"18-simple-january-nail-art-ideas-for-an-inspired-fresh-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1696551","title":{"rendered":"18 Simple January Nail Art Ideas for an Inspired Fresh Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<p id=\"mm-trx-disclosure_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-disclosure\"> If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.\n<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">18 Simple January Nail Art Ideas for an Inspired Fresh Start<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><br \/>\nTaylor Augustin Littlejohn\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 06, 2026 08:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with white, black, and pink abstract design\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with white, black, and pink abstract design\" title=\"imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is officially here, and one of the best ways to jumpstart the new year is with a fresh set of nails. For the new beginnings of 2026, it&#8217;s time to step outside your manicure comfort zone and venture into the unexpected\u2014and that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to opt for an overly complicated design. An inspired color combo or thoughtfully placed pattern can totally revamp your look while being easy to achieve at home. If this low-effort, high-reward approach sounds up your alley, too, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Ahead, <strong>we gathered 18 simple nail art ideas for January<\/strong>, sure to attract plenty of excitement (and compliments) as we start 2026.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fresh Gilded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is a prime time to manifest a fresh start with plenty of prosperity\u2014and this manicure possesses both qualities in equal measure. The milky base keeps things overall simple, while a thin gold French tip is subtly luxurious.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Studded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This studded French manicure is an easy nail art idea that&#8217;s well worth trying out this January. Swap classic white tips for black and add a few round silver studs to each nail for an edgy update to a traditional look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Primary Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a modern art gallery feel (a prime January activity, if you ask us), paint a base of alternating red, yellow, and blue shades, then add a single contrasting dot (using one of the other shades) in the middle of each. The contrast of rich burgundy with pastels make a classic combo feel of-the-moment.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tied with a Bow <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@tinybrushes \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another way to add a little something extra to a French manicure? Wrap it up in bows. Paint white French tips onto one hand and black onto the other, then use the opposite color and a fine-lining brush to add the bows. You can also make it easier on yourself with nail stickers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Polka Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nothing says &#8220;Happy New Year&#8221; quite like gold accents. After laying down two coats of your favorite sheer pink hue, add tiny gold nail stickers or use gold chrome polish to get a polka dot effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are majorly trending, and zebra is one of the easier patterns to recreate thanks to its squiggly lines. This one keeps the design to the tips with a thin red border, creating an effortless balance of bold and sophisticated.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butter Yellow and Brown Swirls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to stick with neutrals, switch things up with a less-expected brown and butter yellow combo. It brings an added warmth without making things too complex.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Lines <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ombr\u00e9 manis are a forever classic for many reasons, not least of all because they&#8217;re so easy to create: Just use the sponge technique. Dress things up by adding delicate white stripes with a fine-lining nail art brush.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pearly Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pearly chrome nails are another luxe yet easy mani to rock this January. Paint on a coat of white nail polish, top it off with chrome powder, and lock it in with a glossy top coat. Add a few pearls or rhinestones while the top coat is still a little tacky.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Something about the new year feels ideal for black and white. To recreate this simple yet elegant mani, paint black French tips on one hand and white on the other. Then, using the opposite color, draw a straight line down the center of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Stars <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start the year on a positive note by giving yourself a gold star (or several). While you can hand-paint them with gold chrome polish and plenty of patience, popping on nail stickers will make the process considerably simpler.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metals <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Why choose between gold and silver when you can have both? Take inspiration from this mixed metal mani and combine the two in a swirly pattern.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Elevated French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continuing with the mixed metal vibes, this elevated French manicure reimagines the hues in a totally different way. Paint small dots onto creamy tips using your favorite metallic shades\u2014be it gold, silver, copper, or a statement chrome.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cobalt Aura <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> On the hunt for nail art that&#8217;s not super in your face? You can&#8217;t go wrong with aura nails. You can create them in any color, but we especially love blue for January. After painting on a base of vivid cobalt, sponge on a lighter baby blue shade in the center of the nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Golden Energy <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Chrome swirls feel futuristic, which is very fitting for the new year. To copy this set, start with a sheer pink base coat, then lock it in with a matte top coat before adding your gold chrome swirls. For extra credit, use builder gel or rhinestone glue for a 3D effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Groovy Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Brighten up your winter with a swirly rainbow French mani. After painting on the classic white tips, grab a few of your favorite colors and add thin swirls to the mix.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Subtle Abstraction <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re going for a subtle and subdued vibe this January, but still want to add a little something, try this darling square-shaped manicure. After painting on the base coat of your choosing, add ultra-thin black lines in the corner of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pop of Pink <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To emulate this fun set, paint on two coats of your favorite cream or ballerina pink shade. Then, use black and hot pink to draw on your geometric shapes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"recirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"card-list-1_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list-1 card-list mntl-block l-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"card-list__item_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Hand with pink striped nails and gold rings holding a black fabric\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-27.webp\" title=\"febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-27.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hand with pink striped nails and gold rings holding a black fabric\" title=\"febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-27\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">32 Gel Nail Ideas for February That Will Steal Your Heart<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_2-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of neutral blush manicure\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-27.webp\" title=\"imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-27.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of neutral blush manicure\" title=\"imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-27\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">21 Short Nail Ideas for February Full of Simple, Sweet Romance<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_3-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of hand with berry ombre chrome manicure\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_471212752_18066947578814029_6728065959298003642_n-319ac5eb318544c299dc5b72b9a923ad-17.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_471212752_18066947578814029_6728065959298003642_n-319ac5eb318544c299dc5b72b9a923ad-17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_471212752_18066947578814029_6728065959298003642_n-319ac5eb318544c299dc5b72b9a923ad-17.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of hand with berry ombre chrome manicure\" title=\"imgi_2_471212752_18066947578814029_6728065959298003642_n-319ac5eb318544c299dc5b72b9a923ad-17\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">23 January Chrome Nail Ideas to Kick Off the Year With Sparkle<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_4-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with baby pink cat eye effect\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-10.webp\" title=\"imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-10.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with baby pink cat eye effect\" title=\"imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-10\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">17 Pink Cat Eye Nail Ideas for a Sweetly Mesmerizing Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_5-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sienna wine velvet polish and glossy finish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-27.webp\" title=\"imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-27.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sienna wine velvet polish and glossy finish\" title=\"imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-27\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">22 Velvet Nail Ideas for February That Bring Cozy Romance to Your Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_6-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A baby chrome pearlescent manicure.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-27.webp\" title=\"babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-27.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A baby chrome pearlescent manicure.\" title=\"babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-27\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">18 \u201cBaby Chrome\u201d Manicures for a Subtly Glazed Nail Look<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_7-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"deep berry nails\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/berrynailideas-4ff26ab6781043d3903aada6c42a37fa-13.webp\" title=\"berrynailideas-4ff26ab6781043d3903aada6c42a37fa-13\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/berrynailideas-4ff26ab6781043d3903aada6c42a37fa-13.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"deep berry nails\" title=\"berrynailideas-4ff26ab6781043d3903aada6c42a37fa-13\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">20 Berry Nail Ideas for the Sweetest Winter Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_8-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer gray base and black stockings-inspired designs\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-15.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-15\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-15.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer gray base and black stockings-inspired designs\" title=\"imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-15\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The Sheer Stockings Nail Trend Mimics Your Favorite Tights<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"card-list-2_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list-2 card-list mntl-block l-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"card-list__item_9-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with pink shimmery BIAB polish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-11.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-11.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with pink shimmery BIAB polish\" title=\"imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-11\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">BIAB Is the Key to Your Strongest, Most Resilient Manicure Yet<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_10-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Hand showing almondshaped manicured nails with a shiny finish adorned with a ring\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-17.webp\" title=\"almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-17.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hand showing almondshaped manicured nails with a shiny finish adorned with a ring\" title=\"almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-17\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">20 Almond Nail Ideas for January to Start the Year in Style<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_11-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer black base and red gothic floral design\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-4.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-4.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer black base and red gothic floral design\" title=\"imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Gothic Floral Nails Are the Elegantly Dark Manicure Trend You Didn\u2019t See Coming<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_12-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Manicured hand shown with short nails featuring a pink gel polish finish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-27.webp\" title=\"feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-27.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Manicured hand shown with short nails featuring a pink gel polish finish\" title=\"feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-27\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">21 February Nail Ideas to Channel Your Inner Romantic <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_13-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of black and gray cat eye manicure\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-15.webp\" title=\"imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-15\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-15.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of black and gray cat eye manicure\" title=\"imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-15\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">46 Cat Eye Nail Ideas That Add Mesmerizing Sparkle to Your Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_14-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-2.webp\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-2.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">2026&#8217;s Top 8 Manicure Trends Are Bringing Chic Chaos to Your Nails<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A hand with painted nails and jewelry showing varied nail designs and wearing rings\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-25.webp\" title=\"febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-25\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-25.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand with painted nails and jewelry showing varied nail designs and wearing rings\" title=\"febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-25\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">8 Nail Polish Colors to Try This February, From Cool Gray to Deep Plum<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A hand displaying manicured nails with a checkered and French tip design\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jannails6-1167f0c0d95347f5bebd14f99384bd17-14.webp\" title=\"jannails6-1167f0c0d95347f5bebd14f99384bd17-14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/jannails6-1167f0c0d95347f5bebd14f99384bd17-14.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand displaying manicured nails with a checkered and French tip design\" title=\"jannails6-1167f0c0d95347f5bebd14f99384bd17-14\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">25 Gel Nail Ideas for January, From Wintry Whites to Glamorous Glitter<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<p id=\"mm-trx-disclosure_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-disclosure\"> If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.\n<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">18 Simple January Nail Art Ideas for an Inspired Fresh Start<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><br \/>\nTaylor Augustin Littlejohn\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 06, 2026 08:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with white, black, and pink abstract design\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with white, black, and pink abstract design\" title=\"imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is officially here, and one of the best ways to jumpstart the new year is with a fresh set of nails. For the new beginnings of 2026, it&#8217;s time to step outside your manicure comfort zone and venture into the unexpected\u2014and that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to opt for an overly complicated design. An inspired color combo or thoughtfully placed pattern can totally revamp your look while being easy to achieve at home. If this low-effort, high-reward approach sounds up your alley, too, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Ahead, <strong>we gathered 18 simple nail art ideas for January<\/strong>, sure to attract plenty of excitement (and compliments) as we start 2026.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fresh Gilded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is a prime time to manifest a fresh start with plenty of prosperity\u2014and this manicure possesses both qualities in equal measure. The milky base keeps things overall simple, while a thin gold French tip is subtly luxurious.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Studded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This studded French manicure is an easy nail art idea that&#8217;s well worth trying out this January. Swap classic white tips for black and add a few round silver studs to each nail for an edgy update to a traditional look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Primary Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a modern art gallery feel (a prime January activity, if you ask us), paint a base of alternating red, yellow, and blue shades, then add a single contrasting dot (using one of the other shades) in the middle of each. The contrast of rich burgundy with pastels make a classic combo feel of-the-moment.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tied with a Bow <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@tinybrushes \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another way to add a little something extra to a French manicure? Wrap it up in bows. Paint white French tips onto one hand and black onto the other, then use the opposite color and a fine-lining brush to add the bows. You can also make it easier on yourself with nail stickers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Polka Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nothing says &#8220;Happy New Year&#8221; quite like gold accents. After laying down two coats of your favorite sheer pink hue, add tiny gold nail stickers or use gold chrome polish to get a polka dot effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are majorly trending, and zebra is one of the easier patterns to recreate thanks to its squiggly lines. This one keeps the design to the tips with a thin red border, creating an effortless balance of bold and sophisticated.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butter Yellow and Brown Swirls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to stick with neutrals, switch things up with a less-expected brown and butter yellow combo. It brings an added warmth without making things too complex.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Lines <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ombr\u00e9 manis are a forever classic for many reasons, not least of all because they&#8217;re so easy to create: Just use the sponge technique. Dress things up by adding delicate white stripes with a fine-lining nail art brush.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pearly Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pearly chrome nails are another luxe yet easy mani to rock this January. Paint on a coat of white nail polish, top it off with chrome powder, and lock it in with a glossy top coat. Add a few pearls or rhinestones while the top coat is still a little tacky.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Something about the new year feels ideal for black and white. To recreate this simple yet elegant mani, paint black French tips on one hand and white on the other. Then, using the opposite color, draw a straight line down the center of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Stars <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start the year on a positive note by giving yourself a gold star (or several). While you can hand-paint them with gold chrome polish and plenty of patience, popping on nail stickers will make the process considerably simpler.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metals <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Why choose between gold and silver when you can have both? Take inspiration from this mixed metal mani and combine the two in a swirly pattern.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Elevated French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continuing with the mixed metal vibes, this elevated French manicure reimagines the hues in a totally different way. Paint small dots onto creamy tips using your favorite metallic shades\u2014be it gold, silver, copper, or a statement chrome.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cobalt Aura <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> On the hunt for nail art that&#8217;s not super in your face? You can&#8217;t go wrong with aura nails. You can create them in any color, but we especially love blue for January. After painting on a base of vivid cobalt, sponge on a lighter baby blue shade in the center of the nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Golden Energy <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Chrome swirls feel futuristic, which is very fitting for the new year. To copy this set, start with a sheer pink base coat, then lock it in with a matte top coat before adding your gold chrome swirls. For extra credit, use builder gel or rhinestone glue for a 3D effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Groovy Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Brighten up your winter with a swirly rainbow French mani. After painting on the classic white tips, grab a few of your favorite colors and add thin swirls to the mix.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Subtle Abstraction <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re going for a subtle and subdued vibe this January, but still want to add a little something, try this darling square-shaped manicure. After painting on the base coat of your choosing, add ultra-thin black lines in the corner of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pop of Pink <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To emulate this fun set, paint on two coats of your favorite cream or ballerina pink shade. Then, use black and hot pink to draw on your geometric shapes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with white, black, and pink abstract design\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with white, black, and pink abstract design\" title=\"imgi_1_469688432_562916763115548_3776063597222004245_n-ad30705a5526431abe53ea1f12f12a42-9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is officially here, and one of the best ways to jumpstart the new year is with a fresh set of nails. For the new beginnings of 2026, it&#8217;s time to step outside your manicure comfort zone and venture into the unexpected\u2014and that doesn&#8217;t mean you have to opt for an overly complicated design. An inspired color combo or thoughtfully placed pattern can totally revamp your look while being easy to achieve at home. If this low-effort, high-reward approach sounds up your alley, too, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Ahead, <strong>we gathered 18 simple nail art ideas for January<\/strong>, sure to attract plenty of excitement (and compliments) as we start 2026.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fresh Gilded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is a prime time to manifest a fresh start with plenty of prosperity\u2014and this manicure possesses both qualities in equal measure. The milky base keeps things overall simple, while a thin gold French tip is subtly luxurious.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Studded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This studded French manicure is an easy nail art idea that&#8217;s well worth trying out this January. Swap classic white tips for black and add a few round silver studs to each nail for an edgy update to a traditional look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Primary Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a modern art gallery feel (a prime January activity, if you ask us), paint a base of alternating red, yellow, and blue shades, then add a single contrasting dot (using one of the other shades) in the middle of each. The contrast of rich burgundy with pastels make a classic combo feel of-the-moment.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tied with a Bow <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@tinybrushes \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another way to add a little something extra to a French manicure? Wrap it up in bows. Paint white French tips onto one hand and black onto the other, then use the opposite color and a fine-lining brush to add the bows. You can also make it easier on yourself with nail stickers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Polka Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nothing says &#8220;Happy New Year&#8221; quite like gold accents. After laying down two coats of your favorite sheer pink hue, add tiny gold nail stickers or use gold chrome polish to get a polka dot effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are majorly trending, and zebra is one of the easier patterns to recreate thanks to its squiggly lines. This one keeps the design to the tips with a thin red border, creating an effortless balance of bold and sophisticated.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butter Yellow and Brown Swirls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to stick with neutrals, switch things up with a less-expected brown and butter yellow combo. It brings an added warmth without making things too complex.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Lines <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ombr\u00e9 manis are a forever classic for many reasons, not least of all because they&#8217;re so easy to create: Just use the sponge technique. Dress things up by adding delicate white stripes with a fine-lining nail art brush.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pearly Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pearly chrome nails are another luxe yet easy mani to rock this January. Paint on a coat of white nail polish, top it off with chrome powder, and lock it in with a glossy top coat. Add a few pearls or rhinestones while the top coat is still a little tacky.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Something about the new year feels ideal for black and white. To recreate this simple yet elegant mani, paint black French tips on one hand and white on the other. Then, using the opposite color, draw a straight line down the center of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Stars <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start the year on a positive note by giving yourself a gold star (or several). While you can hand-paint them with gold chrome polish and plenty of patience, popping on nail stickers will make the process considerably simpler.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metals <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Why choose between gold and silver when you can have both? Take inspiration from this mixed metal mani and combine the two in a swirly pattern.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Elevated French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continuing with the mixed metal vibes, this elevated French manicure reimagines the hues in a totally different way. Paint small dots onto creamy tips using your favorite metallic shades\u2014be it gold, silver, copper, or a statement chrome.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cobalt Aura <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> On the hunt for nail art that&#8217;s not super in your face? You can&#8217;t go wrong with aura nails. You can create them in any color, but we especially love blue for January. After painting on a base of vivid cobalt, sponge on a lighter baby blue shade in the center of the nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Golden Energy <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Chrome swirls feel futuristic, which is very fitting for the new year. To copy this set, start with a sheer pink base coat, then lock it in with a matte top coat before adding your gold chrome swirls. For extra credit, use builder gel or rhinestone glue for a 3D effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Groovy Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Brighten up your winter with a swirly rainbow French mani. After painting on the classic white tips, grab a few of your favorite colors and add thin swirls to the mix.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Subtle Abstraction <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re going for a subtle and subdued vibe this January, but still want to add a little something, try this darling square-shaped manicure. After painting on the base coat of your choosing, add ultra-thin black lines in the corner of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pop of Pink <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To emulate this fun set, paint on two coats of your favorite cream or ballerina pink shade. Then, use black and hot pink to draw on your geometric shapes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fresh Gilded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with milky neutral base and thin gold French tip\" title=\"imgi_42_503920951_18093222550612426_3585172710305852035_n-48e8a30663aa49b2ad4bef52d68bc98c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> January is a prime time to manifest a fresh start with plenty of prosperity\u2014and this manicure possesses both qualities in equal measure. The milky base keeps things overall simple, while a thin gold French tip is subtly luxurious.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Studded French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black french tips and silver rhinestones\" title=\"minimalistfrenchy-3920a177c5b44cbdb4bb6613d07d352e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This studded French manicure is an easy nail art idea that&#8217;s well worth trying out this January. Swap classic white tips for black and add a few round silver studs to each nail for an edgy update to a traditional look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Primary Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with red, yellow, and blue alternating nails with single contrasting dot in the middle of each\" title=\"imgi_44_528550531_758801443514336_7026349172736953555_n-9a84f321e2b64ae8b84a52ffe5c12f33\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a modern art gallery feel (a prime January activity, if you ask us), paint a base of alternating red, yellow, and blue shades, then add a single contrasting dot (using one of the other shades) in the middle of each. The contrast of rich burgundy with pastels make a classic combo feel of-the-moment.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tied with a Bow <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white french tips and mini bows\" title=\"putabowonit-3a8f62f2a36d4730927f1b30a403eb58\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@tinybrushes \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another way to add a little something extra to a French manicure? Wrap it up in bows. Paint white French tips onto one hand and black onto the other, then use the opposite color and a fine-lining brush to add the bows. You can also make it easier on yourself with nail stickers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Polka Dots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and gold polka dots\" title=\"polkadots-0802a92ab8214012bbcb40422d3cf4d1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nothing says &#8220;Happy New Year&#8221; quite like gold accents. After laying down two coats of your favorite sheer pink hue, add tiny gold nail stickers or use gold chrome polish to get a polka dot effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1499\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with zebra print French tips lined in red\" title=\"imgi_36_457651635_856806049731137_5465576434874636238_n-a82c62eb7daa48af9b9120011beb18be\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are majorly trending, and zebra is one of the easier patterns to recreate thanks to its squiggly lines. This one keeps the design to the tips with a thin red border, creating an effortless balance of bold and sophisticated.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Butter Yellow and Brown Swirls <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with butter yellow and milky brown swirls\" title=\"swirls-4f4b19dcf5364202811b6174cb730da4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you tend to stick with neutrals, switch things up with a less-expected brown and butter yellow combo. It brings an added warmth without making things too complex.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Simple Lines <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with milky ombre base and thin white lines on tips\" title=\"simplelines-bb89110e098e405c86744502b66b42c0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ombr\u00e9 manis are a forever classic for many reasons, not least of all because they&#8217;re so easy to create: Just use the sponge technique. Dress things up by adding delicate white stripes with a fine-lining nail art brush.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pearly Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with chrome french manicure with pearls and rhinestones\" title=\"pearlychrome-d24411461d7d4fada395898adfab4e59\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pearly chrome nails are another luxe yet easy mani to rock this January. Paint on a coat of white nail polish, top it off with chrome powder, and lock it in with a glossy top coat. Add a few pearls or rhinestones while the top coat is still a little tacky.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with black and white French manicures with lines going down center of each nail\" title=\"blackandwhite-7c5969c20c8545e1928cb39af8168c11\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Something about the new year feels ideal for black and white. To recreate this simple yet elegant mani, paint black French tips on one hand and white on the other. Then, using the opposite color, draw a straight line down the center of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gold Stars <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude base and large gold chrome stars\" title=\"goldstars-3c9a1e5b919342688eb757198bd0a72a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start the year on a positive note by giving yourself a gold star (or several). While you can hand-paint them with gold chrome polish and plenty of patience, popping on nail stickers will make the process considerably simpler.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metals <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with silver, white, and gold swirls\" title=\"mixedmetals-14d9cd019837454691d5401721ec111a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Why choose between gold and silver when you can have both? Take inspiration from this mixed metal mani and combine the two in a swirly pattern.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Elevated French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white french tips and silver and gold polka dots on tips\" title=\"elevatedfrench-0306b18439d943fe99f8c86fe1488711\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@bhambnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Continuing with the mixed metal vibes, this elevated French manicure reimagines the hues in a totally different way. Paint small dots onto creamy tips using your favorite metallic shades\u2014be it gold, silver, copper, or a statement chrome.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cobalt Aura <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with blue aura nails\" title=\"auranails-bb375dd13c764c36bfedc5469b03796e\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> On the hunt for nail art that&#8217;s not super in your face? You can&#8217;t go wrong with aura nails. You can create them in any color, but we especially love blue for January. After painting on a base of vivid cobalt, sponge on a lighter baby blue shade in the center of the nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Golden Energy <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with nude matte base and thin gold chrome swirl lines\" title=\"golden-2d18ccf0c7e640429d6796a063581782\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Chrome swirls feel futuristic, which is very fitting for the new year. To copy this set, start with a sheer pink base coat, then lock it in with a matte top coat before adding your gold chrome swirls. For extra credit, use builder gel or rhinestone glue for a 3D effect.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Groovy Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with rainbow french tips\" title=\"groovytips-ca269e12f7e94ce1b82aa17004ab8e7c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@digitzbydev \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Brighten up your winter with a swirly rainbow French mani. After painting on the classic white tips, grab a few of your favorite colors and add thin swirls to the mix.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Subtle Abstraction <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with pink base and thin black tips\" title=\"subtle-6d7ea3030b2a4a7c8aef9e90ee7474f8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbysuman \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re going for a subtle and subdued vibe this January, but still want to add a little something, try this darling square-shaped manicure. After painting on the base coat of your choosing, add ultra-thin black lines in the corner of each nail.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 18<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Pop of Pink <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"close up of manicure nails with white, pink, and black\" title=\"popofpink-8d33084cf26a4501978608f127ef206d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To emulate this fun set, paint on two coats of your favorite cream or ballerina pink shade. Then, use black and hot pink to draw on your geometric shapes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/easy-nail-art-ideas-for-january-11879337<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. 18 Simple January Nail Art Ideas for an Inspired Fresh Start By Taylor Augustin Littlejohn Published on January 06, 2026 08:00AM @lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram January is officially here, and one of the best ways to jumpstart the new year is with a fresh set [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1696555,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[83,226],"class_list":["post-1696551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-byrdie-com","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1696551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1696551"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1696551\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1696555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1696551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1696551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1696551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}