{"id":897663,"date":"2025-10-03T20:58:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=897663"},"modified":"2025-10-03T20:58:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:58:34","slug":"frame-nails-make-your-manicure-worthy-of-the-louvre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=897663","title":{"rendered":"Frame Nails Make Your Manicure Worthy of the Louvre"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frame Nails Make Your Manicure Worthy of the Louvre<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Works of art deserve to be wrapped in gold.<\/div>\n
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By <\/span>Annie Blay-Tettey<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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I once stood in line for two hours to see the Mona Lisa.<\/em> Now, I\u2019m no art expert, but after waiting for what felt like forever in a crowded room at the Louvre, the painting held my attention for less than a minute. What did impress me, though, was its ornate gold frame.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes a frame is as interesting as the artwork itself. This sentiment is captured by the latest trend dominating social feeds: frame nails. They are, as the name suggests, nails that feature thin, gold- or silver-dusted lines painted along their perimeter. \u201cDainty,\u201d \u201csoft,\u201d and \u201crefined\u201d are a few words that Ploy, a New York City-based nail artist, uses to describe the design.<\/p>\n

Typically, only one or two accent nails are framed in a manicure, but you can, of course, outline all 10 if you prefer. Kathleen Tapanes, a New York City-based nail artist, prefers a simpler manicure that pairs wavy gold frames with soft neutrals, sheer pinks, or pastel polishes. \u201cOutlining clean, simple shades in gold or silver adds a sleek, jewel-like finish that transforms nails into elegant, mini works of art,\u201d she says. The simplicity of the design makes it versatile enough to wear with other nail art, including French tips, marble swirls, dainty flowers, watercolor textures, and aura fades.<\/p>\n

Like many of today\u2019s trends, this look isn\u2019t new. Ploy says she first saw it in Asia \u201cabout 10 years ago.\u201d Tapanes says its recent popularity is probably due to everyone\u2019s fixation on chrome and metallic finishes.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to re-create this look at home, you\u2019ll want to get your hands on a few things: gel nail polish, matte gel topcoat, non-wipe gel topcoat, and an LED lamp. (Ploy recommends using gel formulas for a crisper, longer-lasting result.) You\u2019ll also need chrome powder and a fine-line brush.<\/p>\n

Start your manicure by applying a base color, then add any nail art you’d like\u2014excluding the frame\u2014and cure between each layer. After that\u2019s done, apply a matte gel topcoat and cure. \u201cThis step helps isolate the chrome you\u2019ll rub into the frame design,\u201d says Tapanes.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s where your frame comes in: \u201cUse a fine nail art brush to draw an abstract squiggly oval over the nail with a thick non-wipe topcoat gel and cure for 30 seconds,\u201d Tapanes explains. This is where you can be as simple or as detailed as you want with the frame design. After the raised frame is cured, apply a chrome pigment to the frame and cure for an additional 30 seconds. Gently sweep away any excess pigment with a clean brush for sharp definition. Tapanes suggests applying a high-shine topcoat over the entire nail to \u201clock in the look and ensure durability\u201d and to give it a pretty, glossy finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If that sounds like a lot of work, consider making an appointment with your nail artist and bringing one of the below inspiration photos with you.<\/p>\n

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Frame nails inspiration<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Frame Nails Essentials<\/h2>\n
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Apr\u00e9s Non-Wipe Matte Top Gelcoat<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Vishine Top Coat<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Discover more nail art trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Cat-Eye Nails Are Trending Just In Time For Spooky Season<\/li>\n
  • Micro Fruit Nails Are Summer\u2019s Juiciest Trend<\/li>\n
  • The Biggest 2025 Nail Art Trends Are Miniature Works of Art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Now, watch Isabela Merced’s beauty routine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

    Source URL: https:\/\/www.allure.com\/story\/frame-nails-trend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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