It’s the trend that’s set to last the test of time: neutral nails. Constantly popping up under different names, you’ll find the same gloriously glossy, nude nail colours gracing the fingertips of all the ‘It girls’. So, no matter if you want to call them ‘lip gloss nails‘, ‘blush nails‘ or if you’re happy to call them what they are, ‘neutral nails‘, the nail trend has totally been co-signed by TikTok.
With thousands of posts on TikTok alone, glossy nude nails are the colour of the decade (yep, we’re calling it). Sure, there’s the classic takes of a sheer ‘glazed donut’ look (thanks Hailey Bieber) that give the look a little something extra. But at the end of the day, no matter if you’re looking to elevate your natural nails, or are hoping to bend a few school rules (we swear they won’t notice these), glossy neutral nails are for everyone.
So, ICYMI: here’s all the neutral nail inspo you could ever need, and of course, all the best polish picks to help recreate the look at home…
Neutral Nails Inspo
Glossy, Natural Nail Polishes
GLAMRDiP in ‘Good Morning’
From $15 at GLAMRDiP
If you’re looking to make a nail commitment, then look no further than GLAMRDiP. The SNS-like application technique has been brought to you in a way more nourishing at-home version. Best of all? You can still nail the natural look.
Key features:
- At-home kit format
- Provides a strengthened layer
- Gives off the ‘acrylic’ vibe
Available at:
- $15 from GLAMRDiP
Essie in ‘Ballet Slippers’
From $15.99 at Myer
Hailed as one of the queens of glossy, neutral nails, this pink sheer polish is one you need to have in your nail kit.
Key features:
- 8-free formula
- Classic celeb-loved shade
- Sheer, glossy finish
Available at:
- $15.99 from Myer
- $15.99 from Adore Beauty
- $7.99 (usually $15.99) from Priceline
OPI in ‘Bubble Bath’
From $21.95 at Myer
If you’ve ever had French tips or have tried to copy the ‘glazed’ look, you’ve probably already seen the glossy works of ‘Bubble Bath’. Sink in and enjoy the warm-fuzzies this colour brings.
Key features:
- Cult-classic colour
- Chip-resistant formula
- High-shine
Available at:
- $21.95 from Myer
- $21.95 from Adore Beauty
- $21.95 from The Iconic
Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure Demi-Matte Nail Polish in ‘Butter’
From $16.95 at Chemist Warehouse
If you’re a big fan of the ‘your nails but better’ look, but don’t love all that gloss, then a demi-matte polish is the perfect pick for you. You’ll still get the same neutral tones but without all that shine.
Key features:
- Enriched with nourishing marine algae
- Works to protect your nails
- 10-free formula
Available at:
- $4 (usually $16.95) from Chemist Warehouse
Kester Black Nail Polish in ‘Babe’
From $22 at Kester Black
‘Buildable-yet-sheer’ perked our ears up, and we’re ready to layer our tips with a glossy, easy-to-apply layer of ‘Babe’. Plus, it’s vegan, ethical and Aussie, we don’t need to say anymore.
Key features:
- ‘French tip brush’ makes application easy
- Sheer glossy formula
- Buildable colour
Available at:
- $22 from Kester Black
Pax Polish in ‘117 Wangari Neutral Taupe Transparent’
From $31 at Sephora
If you’re looking for nourishing to go with your natural, then this treatment infused polish is what you need. With a blend of nourishing natural ingredients mixed in with this sheer, taupe-y-toned polish, your nails will love it just as much as you do.
Key features:
- Treatment and colour in one
- 82 per cent sustainably plant-based sourced
- Enriched with nail nourishing actives
Available at:
- $31 from Sephora
Dior Vernis in ‘Nude Look’
From $44 at Sephora
It’s a little bit boujee, but this exxy pick gives gel-effect in a bottle at home. And damn, its formula even works to strengthen your nails while you enjoy the glossy shine. Basically, we’re putting it in the ‘worth the money’ category.
Key features:
- Gel-effect polish
- Strengthening formula
- Techno-Polymer creates a glass-like shine
Available at:
- $44 from Sephora
- $47 from Dior
- $47 from David Jones
Cuticle care is key
So, you know when you’re looking at all those totally perf manis? They all look so incredibly glossy, but how do you get your nails to look that level of flawless at home? Cuticle care. Yep, it’s less chic, sure, but prepping your nails (think: pushing back cuticles and keeping them hydrated) is the key to keeping things on point. So, be sure to grab a bottle of nourishing cuticle oil — Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil $17.99 at Myer is GOAT — to get your nails looking perfectly glossy.
Main Image Credit: kyliejenner
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