Latest Nail Trends at Mink Dublin

At both our locations in Ballsbridge and Donnybrook, we have been busy welcoming back our amazing clients. 

Our first priority, as always, is the safety of our staff and customers, and with that in mind, we have introduced some protection and social distancing measures to ensure your next visit with us is a worry free one. You can read them here. 

Since reopening we have seen lots of new, fun and exciting trends amongst our clients, as well as the return of some not so new looks and styles. 

Is now the time you finally cave to the return of the French manicure? Ask for something bold? Or, now that your nails are finally back in the hands of our MINK experts, do you opt for the nail art you just couldn’t master at home? 

To help you decide what to get when you visit us next, we have made a list of the trends and styles we have been loving lately. 

Natural 

We are certainly seeing a move back to tonal, short and groomed. Clients have lived with bare nails over lockdown, so I think that has influenced a cleaner look. We are known for layering our gel polish to get that perfect nude for your skin tone in MINK, this has been really popular. 

Single Nail Feature 

The single nail design has always been a popular one. It is the perfect way to subtly unleash your creativity. A classic option is a single colour block or a simple dot on each nail for a nod to something bold, but you could try patterns or graphics. The possibilities are endless!

Graphic Detail 

We have a few clients who love something a little bolder, and our MINK family have loved playing with designs since returning to the salon. Choose contrasting colours or opt for similar shades for a more muted style. One of our technicians was recently inspired by Audrey Hamilton’s art, and recreated it on a set of nails. Check it out over on our Instagram @mink_dublin. 

Colour Block Manicure 

At Mink, we are famous for our perfect and simple French manicure, however, we have seen a few clients mixing it up and adding a pop of colour. This is an excellent way to breathe new life into the classic style, think pink with red tips! 

Ombre 

We love a gradient nail at Mink. Ombre made a splash in the hair world a few years back and now we see more and more clients wanting to try the trend on their fingertips.  It is the perfect way to elevate your simple, clean, nude. Experiment with colours such as sky blue or a sharp orange.