I'm not into dark manicures—instead, I'm focusing on porcelain nails for the winter season.

I'm not into dark manicures—instead, I'm focusing on porcelain nails for the winter season.

      What Are Porcelain Nails?

      I first noticed porcelain nails on celebrity manicurist Georgia Rae, who utilized Luxio's Builder Gel Polish in the shade Porcelain (£20) to achieve the stunning manicure shown above. Its sheer white tones provide a translucency that resembles the delicate finish of porcelain, complete with the glossy shine seen on fine china. It looks elegant and luxurious while giving your nails a vibrant and healthy appearance. In my opinion, it’s the ideal winter white that maintains a seasonal feel and serves as a wonderful alternative to the typically dark winter nail colors prevalent this time of year. Interested in trying porcelain nails yourself? Continue reading for inspiration to bring to your salon visit and the best nail shades to achieve the look at home. Porcelain Nails Inspiration

      How gorgeous is this sheer porcelain shade on almond-shaped nails?

      Porcelain nails appear remarkably stylish on shorter nails as well.

      I adore the slightly more opaque look of this milky manicure.

      The squoval shape combined with the porcelain shade might just be my favorite version so far.

      I love how this sheer white tone brightens the nail beds, making them appear healthy and glossy.

      This interpretation is a bit more sheer, offering a subtler take on the porcelain manicure trend.

      Why not experiment with porcelain nails featuring a French tip?

      Best Products for Porcelain Nails

      Manucurist

      Green Nail Polish in Milky White

      Manucurist's Milky White provides a sheer white appearance that instantly mimics porcelain nails.

      Manucurist

      Green Flash Nail Polish in Milky White

      For an even more lustrous porcelain effect, the Milky White is available in Manucurist's gel formula, which can be used with their LED lamp (below) for a longer-lasting manicure.

      Manucurist

      Green Flash LED Gel Polish Discovery Kit

      Essie

      Nail Polish in Allure

      OPI

      Nail Polish in Funny Bunny

      Westmoreland Cosmetics

      Glass Polish Vanilla Gloss 1

      Celebrity manicurist Harriet Westmoreland has developed the ultimate sheer white nail polish for her brand, Westmoreland Cosmetics.

      Akzentz

      Luxio Tinted Build Gel - Porcelain

      This is the builder gel that Rae used for her lovely porcelain manicure—most suitable for professional use.

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I'm not into dark manicures—instead, I'm focusing on porcelain nails for the winter season.

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