With a new season approaching, the undeniable desire for reinvention, or simply an adjustment, is completely normal. However, transitioning from summer to autumn should be simple and come naturally to you. Forcing change will feel unnatural and resemble that time you put your hair up to attend a wedding because everyone wears their hair up for such a big, special day. Trends are there to give your ideas and direct your inspiration. The creative part is marrying the idea of a trend with your personal taste and tailoring it to you.

Edit Your Existing Style

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Autumn doesn’t definitively mean it’s time to start layering on burnt oranges and draping ourselves in thick knits. By now, most of us are aware of what we like and what we absolutely do not, right? So, don’t always rely on the obvious. If you like how pink looks on you during the Summer, there’s a high chance you’re going to like it just as much in the Autumn too. The subtle adjustment can make a huge difference to the energy of your look. A neon pink that you sported for the majority the sunny months can be diluted right back to a blushed, neutral shade, or anything in between. Shapes, lengths and designs are a really comfortable way to push your boundaries and experiment; however, colour is something we all hold very personally, and there can be a lot of creativity with one colour when you start to play with the intensity of a familiar favourite.

Short Nails

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Covid19 has brought some unexpected trends to the table: convenience, low maintenance, shorter nails. Trips to the salon are currently much less frequent for many of us, so our priorities have had to change in order to adapt our lifestyles. Shorter nails are on the rise as people want to get as long as possible out of their salon visit, or even opt for colouring their natural nails. This trend can cause designs and embellishments to seem a bit crowded and messy, but block/solid colours and simple graphics pop, and work really well on this much smaller canvas. Wearing your natural nails also gives you a good opportunity to get your nails in a strong, healthy condition, and perfect your polishing techniques at home. Long nails will always have a place in our hearts, but for many of us, this time period is all about adapting, trying new things and creating a balanced, sustainable plan to move forward with.

Abstract Nails

Images via @jhohannanails, Pinterest, @amyle.nails, @yeswhatnails, @chaunlegend, @laurenladnier

If you have a hard time deciding on one theme, or simply just want it all, this is the trend for you. Abstract nails have no two fingers the same and sky is the limit when it comes to creativity. You can mix patterns with colours, textures with graphics and play between finishes (gloss/matte). This trend is brave and has no boundaries, but it can also be worn much tamer with the colour palettes and designs you choose to play with. Having each nail already clashing with its neighbor it’s hard to find an outfit that these nails won’t coordinate with, which is always a huge plus in our books. Each nail can tell a different story; you can let all your creative juices flow while coming up with a concept for this set. Popular choices for abstract nails include animal prints, tribal designs, Ombré colours, modern graphics; your limits are endless. It’s one of the most exciting trends this Autumn and gives such an energetic boost to the beauty community. These nails are time-consuming, and a lot of work for any nail technician, but at least the ten inspo-pics you bring to your appointment will finally be put to good use.

Nude Nails

Images via @des.did.that @joelyoceannails @chaunlegend, Stay Glam on pinterest

For too long nude has been depicted as a jazzed-up version of peach, when really it’s the exact opposite. One of the single greatest things about a nude pigment is the fact that it won’t ever be the same on two people, and on top of that, there’s an entire palette of choices per individual to choose from. If colour correction coming to the forefront of trends recently has taught us anything, it’s that we don’t have one colour flush to our skin. Choosing a nude colour to suit you can enhance or subdue tones; it’s make-up for your fingertips. Considering the nude spectrum ranges from soft porcelain tones to solid, rich shades with a lot of depth, there really isn’t a swatch to sample from. Opting for a more rosy, warm version of your nude shade will bring out the glowing colour in your cheeks, or compliment you wardrobe, providing you prefer to wear warmer shades. Different nudes per finger is another great way to give an alternative vibe to this classic trend, and experiment with different tones and levels of dept. Nude shades are easy to incorporate into your wardrobe, makes your jewellery a stronger statement and doesn’t make you want a colour change as frequently, due to its neutral demeanor.

Colour Tips

Images via thecurveybook, @amyle.nails, @jaydeau, @cappellasbeauty

While a French tip is a staple that many will always hold near and dear, it’s refreshing to see some alternative and creative takes on this trend. Tips are a great way to express some creativity with a more subtle approach. One popular technique at the moment is to use a variety of colours per finger to give a rainbow or neon effect. This allows you to experiment and wear multiple colours, but not having them as brash as a solid colour per nail. This trend is also extremely versatile as the same technique will give a completely different result depending on the shaped nail you choose. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, going for a print on your tips is another option for you to explore. One of the greatest things about creating looks with this trend is you can literally take any look that would normally be displayed on an entire nail, and just compress the visuals to create a tailored style for your nail tips. This trend can come in any colour, shape, design or style, so it really is a concept we can universally experiment with.

Creating looks on our nails is one of the most simple ways to showcase some creativity. It’s a form of expression, common to a huge community of us. As we move into the latter half of 2020, it’s hopeful to see nail art resurfacing and finding its place in our new normal. Also, for us, getting some of the luxuries we once loved back. As the months pass by, and we are able to be reunited with our nail artists, we get the first glimpse back to one of the most greatly missed services to many. We get some normality back. Normality in what we do, the way we feel and how we are so used to expressing ourselves in a simple yet impactful way. This is a time for us to have fun, experiment, and cherish the little things that make a huge difference.

Words by Luke Nolan

Graphics by Georgia Walters

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Jacqueline Do (known in the business as Jay Deau), is the woman who jets from fashion week to fashion week creating the nail looks with a team we see swishing their way down the runways of the fashion elite talks to us about everything from what the next big nail trend is, to the priciest manicure she’s given.

How many shows have you done so far?

That’s a very good question. I’ve always counted, but I don’t do that anymore because I go to so many that I just don’t know anymore- countless amounts!

What’s been your favourite show so far?

I think the Moschino show, they’re always so amazing and creative. But a personal goal for me was the Chanel show.

Jay’s designs taken from her Instagram @jaydeau

Can you tell us how you got into doing nails in the first place?

I used to always go to Vietnam because my heritage is Vietnamese. When I went, my mum used to always get her nails done in Saigon. I always remember, this lady did my mum’s nails with a toothpick and created flowers with it. Can you imagine, I was four, and this was my first interaction with nail art. I thought it’s really cool that she was making flowers, I was amazed by it! After that, I asked my parents to buy me some of my own Polish so I could do it on myself and that was my first interaction with nails. First I did it on myself over the years, and got myself qualified in gel and acrylics, and then at one point I wasn’t sure if I could make a name for myself, so I switched jobs and got into IT, I used to be a project manager. I was in IT for a very long time, I think around 7 to 8 years and at one point I really miss being creative, and I was only polishing my own nails with normal nail varnish and I didn’t know what to do, I was really missing the creative part of it. I was like I’m qualified, I can just do it on the side. I was always keeping up with trends and I was always looking online and following the fashion like hey what can I do next.

Where do you get your inspiration for your work from?

My inspiration comes from my travels, all the culture, where I come from and what I see. I just went to India for example and it was so colourful. Or if I’m backstage at a show I look at the collection, the colours, what is in that season.

Jay’s designs taken from her Instagram @jaydeau

Where do you think your passion for nails comes from?

The moment I realised people get so happy about their nails. You know the moment where you go to the salon or find the right nail artist and that person really gets you, it’s a good feeling watching them work. I also have admiration for another nail artist. It’s such a good feeling knowing that I can give that feeling to another person.

Who inspired you growing up?

I never had anyone really, as I grew up in the Netherlands in a very very small town. There was nobody who could inspire you, and we didn’t have internet, so I suppose going through Vogue, Elle magazines inspired me.

So far what’s been your favourite nail design to create?

I really really like flames, it’s an all-time classic. There’s also this wavy checkboard pattern that looks so nice on short and long nails. Then the French manicure is also an all-time classic but in loads of different colours.

What’s been your craziest design so far?

One time I was asked to paint the ‘Dragon Ball Z’ characters in a very short period of time. Nowadays though nothing’s that crazy anymore, its more about challenges, but I like challenges! Everything is possible; pearls, long nails, crystals. Something that was cool but also very challenging was what we did for Marc Jacobs where we used the fabric from the collection on the nails.

Jay’s designs taken from her Instagram @jaydeau

What’s the most expensive manicure you’ve ever given or had?

I went to Korea once and I got my nails done and it was 300 euro’s. You would have expected some crazy things, but it wasn’t, it was just painted nails. I got lilac and dark purple and on one finger I had some crystals- my fiancé was really not happy with Me. We once spent Christmas in LA and had an appointment with this celebrity nail artist that I was following for a long time on Instagram. She’s known for crazy nails, so I got them very long with a combination of a lot of gold charms and red. I was so excited that my boyfriend booked a hotel near her spot because I was so hyped up about it. I only paid around $180.00 and I was pretty surprised because I was willing to pay a lot more. The most expensive one I’ve ever given was around 250$- it was all Swarovski crystals.

Would you rather never wear makeup again or never have your nails done for the rest of your life?

Never wear makeup 100%

Long or short nails?

Long

Bright or neutral?

Bright

Pattern or plain nails?

Pattern

What do you predict is the next big nail craze?

The French is already making a comeback. What’s really coming back is the really 90s vibe really long French also those 90s vibe swirly Flowers are making a comeback.

What do you think is next for you?

I’m busy with starting my own business with nail polish, I’m trying to create my own brand.

Jay’s designs taken from her Instagram @jaydeau

Check out Jay’s designs on Instagram ‘@jaydeau’.

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Interview by Ella Winfield

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