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Top 10 Negative Space Nail Art Ideas

We talked about this newest nail trend – negative space nails, which is very popular and is spreading around the world quickly. For the ones that don’t know, this is a technique where you leave a part of your nails naked so you form a cut out look, and leave a negative space. It goes great with every color and you can manipulate with many different shapes and styles. The ones that like experimenting with their nails will sure be exited to try out as many looks as possible.

If you are unsure of what is the best look to try out, we have 10 great ideas for you to check out. Out opinion is that this trend looks the best in monochromatic colors, but for the ones that like to be colorful there are some suggestions below as well!

The black nail polish will make the negative space stand out the most, and is currently very popular. So continue reading and find out which are the looks that made the top of our list. Enjoy, and tell us in the comment box your personal favorite!

1. Trendy Half Circle Negative Space

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The first on our list – this beautiful adorable look that is formed by making a half circle in the center of your nails, and you can create it by putting a tape on your nails and covering the nail with black nail polish.

2. Short Bordeaux Nails

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Bordeaux is such a strong and elegant color, and is so trendy this season. And the reason this nails are a win-win combination is because the two trends are paired in one. Instead of making a moon shape, make a triangle on the bottom of your nails, and leave that part unpolished.

3. Karl Lagerfeld Nails

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If you want to have this Chanel fashion designer face on your nails, which looks insanely cute and classy, here is one simple way to find out how. Start with a french manicure, and then drab a “B” shape facing downwards, which will be the glasses. The collar can be formed with two white triangles on a black background.

4. Nautical Nails

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To get a pop of color we found this amazing look, which also comes with a tutorial on it. The marine colors will associate you to the sea instantly, and if you want to have that kind of mood on your nails, go ahead and try this simple tutorial.

5. Metallic Nail Tutorial

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Metallic shades are strong and bold, so if you want to show your character on your nails, choose this look, that contains silver metallic and shimmery gold triangle shapes. Amazing combination, and it looks so futuristic and trendy.

6. Black and Gold

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This combination is timeless, so if you want to be elegant and don’t know what colors to combine, immediately go with black and gold! Open the link to find the instructions for this nails.

7. Nude Triangle Shape

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Another triangle shape look, and we choose to show it to you just so you can see that the nudes are also a great combination with the negative space. This long almond shape nails go perfect with the whole nail art.

8. Half Heart

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This is really undefined shape, but it associates on a half of a heart. Here you are not limited on how big the shape is, or on which point on the nail it will be placed, because this is an abstract look and gives you space to use your imagination.

9. Pastel Blue Moon Shape

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The moon shape is everywhere, which is a good thing! This is one amazing look, the structure, the beautiful color and the shape, everything is just in place. And yet the best thing is that the nail art on the other hand is reversed, which makes the look even more dimensional.

10. Black and White Nails

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Again, one black and white tutorial, but in this look we recommend you to try and play with few colors if you want to get out of that black-and-white world. All you need is nail tapes, the nail polishes you would like to use and a pair of scissors.

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