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Wellness Nails Are the Feel Good Mani Trend That Actually Counts as Self-Care

A nail trend we can feel good about.

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This year, we're prioritizing ourselves. That means taking the time to invest and indulge in the rituals that don't just make us feel our best, but also consider our health. When it comes to the manicure, that means taking the clean girl look to the next level by focusing on our natural nails. Enter wellness nails, the look that's truly your nails but better. This trend is all about keeping your nails strong and your look polished without skimping out on care.

What are wellness nails?

The clean girl color formula meets your natural nails, this trend delivers a pristine and luxurious look without sacrificing nail health. Everything from soap nails to the naked mani can be easily made into a wellness nails look by keeping your nail length natural and incorporating strengthening care. That means prioritizing light shades of pink and nude, subtle shimmers and, most importantly, your nail health.

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It's no secret that some of our favorite manicure moments are a bit rough on nails. But these days there's a clear shift to take your nail health into account. Natural nail polish formulas continue to rise in popularity, and Sally Hansen even released a line of no-damage press-ons.

Wellness nails expand on this trend, making it clear that strong, healthy nails are the priority.

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The Wellness Nails We Love

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A Winter Nude

Your nails don't have to be long to rock a gorgeous lipgloss look! Perfect for any rich girl ski trip, this look uses Manicurist formulas to maintain pristine nail health.

A Winter Nude
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My Nail Beds Woke Up This Way

Caring for your natural nails also means caring for your nail beds and cuticles. That's why this artist turns to L'Occitane's Youth Oil to keep her hands looking pristine.

My Nail Beds Woke Up This Way
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Shine From Within

Using BioSculpture gel to deliver a naturally strengthening base enriched with volcanic stone extract, this artist achieves a beautiful lit-from-within shimmer on the nails.

Shine From Within
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Rose Shimmer

Your wellness nails can be any shade, but we just adore the clean girl light pink. The addition of a simple light shimmer takes this look to new heights.

Rose Shimmer

What You Need for Your Best Natural Nails

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Manucurist Active Bright All in One Nail Perfector ($16)

A hybrid of color and care, this 80 percent natural formula is enriched with AHAs and vitamin E to provide nail strengthening. No base or top coat needed!

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Manucurist Active Bright All in One Nail Perfector ($16)
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essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment ($11)

Brittle nails, be gone! Get stronger and healthier nails in as little as three days thanks to the nail bonding technology in your choice of sheer rosy or lilac.

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essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment ($11)
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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener ($20)

Get the Bubble Bath shade you love in this next-generation nail strengthening formula. Get 95 percent stronger nails in just one week to prevent chipping, splitting and peeling. Available in seven gorgeous shades.

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OPI Nail Envy Nail Strengthener ($20)
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Londontown kur Perfecting Nail Veil ($20)

This breathable vegan polish is designed to perfect your nails, hiding imperfections and imparting nourishing moisture. Plus, the finish gives you that gorgeous lipgloss look.

BUY ON LONDONTOWN - $20

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Londontown kur Perfecting Nail Veil ($20)

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