Beauty

Its officially coquette season.

Ahead, peruse the cutest designs on the internet.

A single silver ribbon makes for the perfect finishing touch.

Ribbon and bow nail art ideas that are balletcore perfection.

2Tie A Cherry Stem

Cherries are soLana Del Rey-coded and theyre also impossibly coquette.

To draw on the tiniest lines imaginable, Russell recommends using amani marker from Nails, Inc.

The fine tip will allow you to zero in on the details.

Pink chrome nails with a pretty bow design.

Once youve done that, add other coquette designs like sweet hearts and twinkling stars.

The resulting manicure will look eclectic in the best way.

5Hyper Realist

Three-dimensional nail artis big in the world of coquette.

Cherries & bows.

Somehow, it feels both dainty and bold, and sweet and sultry, all at the same time.

For a party-ready look, opt for white bows, a glossy base, and black French tips.

Try add-ons like pearls and dainty chains, too.

Pink bow nails.

And to finish the look, dont forget the lacy corset details.

Want to boost the ballet factor?

Check outSabrina Carpenters pearl-topped nailsby celeb artistZola Ganzorigt.

Use a bow as a tiny detail.

Pastel colors and tiny bows keep things chic, while the 3D details pop.

11Baby Blue

These baby blue ribbon nails are the definition of coquette.

To get a similar mani, ask your nail artist for an array of puffy hearts and bows.

3D ribbon nail art.

As for polish, a pale pastel hue is perfect next to a cream or white base.

Itll take your usual glossy French tips up a notch.

If its something youd want to recreate at home, its as easy as slapping on a few stickers.

Barely-there bow art design.

16Prima Ballerina

If youre forever in love with intricate nail artwork and really, who isnt?

then try wearing actual satin ribbons on yours.

Donning a real pink bow as an accent will give true ballerina vibes.

Silver nail art.

To play into the theme even more, add more pearls, hearts, and corset lace details.

18All In The Details

If you prefer to travel light, stick with2D ribbons.

These tiny bows allow you to try on the trend, while still keeping things simple.

Ribbon nails with embellishments.

The imperfection of a hand-drawn bow can look so charming, so again, dont be afraid to DIY.

Sources:

Juli Russell, DIY Nail Expert for Sally Beauty

Jenny Kim, founder of Korean brandUUUUU.

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This article was originally published onNovember 27, 2023

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