We love keeping up with buzzy nail fads, but if you’re feeling the trend fatigue lately, there’s a truly timeless cure. You heard it here first: It’s a granny mani summer.
From the granny bob haircut to sensible sandals, we’ve fully embraced the grandma-chic approach to beauty and fashion this spring. It was only a matter of time before the grannies came for our manis too. And while, sure, we could write a dissertation on the difference between glazed-donut and milky glass nails, there’s something to be said to going back to basics.
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So what qualifies as a granny mani? You’re probably already familiar. Think about the perfect shade of drugstore red that your grandmother has purchased for decades or the tidy French tips she religiously requests at the salon. Other renditions of the granny mani happen to fit into the season’s top trending looks, like a semi-sheer pearlescent coat or a timeless ballet-slipper pink. In short, the granny mani is tidy, versatile, and simple; it adds a little elegance to your everyday look, and it’s super easy to DIY.
Need further convincing that the granny mani is going mainstream? Sabrina Carpenter sported the trend while headlining Coachella. Celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt gave the singer a classic red manicure on oval tips using OPI’s cult-favourite Big Apple Red, and finished it off with an added dusting of Tin Man Can Glaze for shine. For part of her performance, Carpenter paired the look with her signature vintage-coded lingerie. It doesn’t get more glam-ma than that.
Beyond the classic red, there are plenty of ways to wear the granny mani this summer. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favourite renditions on the trend for every type of granny, from the old-school New Yorker to the coastal queen.
Classic French
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It doesn’t get more timeless or elegant than clean, classic French tips. For bonus points, grow out your natural tips long enough to round them at the ends. Listen to Grandma: This look will elongate your fingers and help you feel put-together every day.
Frosty Pearl
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For the granny who loves a little shimmer, the pearl manicure never goes out of style. This nan-approved shade is also super versatile: You can dress it up or down all summer long. To copy this look exactly, ask for Gelcare’s Ivory Pearl. For a trendier take, add a dusting of pearlescent chrome powder to your favourite milky base.
Ballet Slipper Pink
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The chicest grandmother you know is wearing this manicure on repeat. We’ve found a million ways to repackage the pinky-nude manicure — from soap nails to strawberry milk nails — but sometimes a simple semi-sheer coat is all you need.
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For the granny who doesn’t mess around about her blush, a dusty rose manicure brings just enough romance. This classic shade makes a soft statement without straying too far from neutral. Not to mention it flatters every skin tone.
This article originally appeared on Glamour (US).
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