Nude nails, geometric nails, nails with bold pops of color and much more were on full display at the Spring /Summer 2016 NYFW shows.

Backstage at Creatures of the Wind and Tadashi Shoji, butter LONDON’s Global Colour Ambassador, Katie Jane Hughes, created fashion-forward nail looks that perfectly complimented the collections.

Simple yet bold, the nail look was inspired by the hippie meets punk vibe of the collection. Four high-shine nail colors were assigned to models based upon their look.

Get The Look:

1. For white nails: apply two coats of Nail Lacquer in Cotton Buds.
2. For blue nails: apply two coats of Nail Lacquer in Skive (NEW for Spring ’16).
3. For black nails: apply two coats of Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black.
4. For yellow nails, apply one coat of Nail Lacquer in Cotton Buds, followed by two coats of Nail Lacquer in Cheeky Chops , below.
5. Finish with one coat of Patent-Gel Topcoat for a thick, high-shine finish.

The collection at Tadashi was inspired by Tadashi’s own memories of Japan. The nail look incorporated pale colors and a soft ombré to reflect Tadashi’s “blooming nostalgia,” and “whispers of a Japanese Garden” inspiration.

Get The Look:

1. Apply one coat of Nail Foundation to clean, dry nails.
2. Using the Ombré Brush, dip the tip of the brush into Nail Lacquer in Cotton Buds, sweep the brush lightly from the top of the nail, beginning from a different angle on each nail.
3. Repeat with Nail Lacquer in Muggins.
4. Repeat with Nail Lacquer in Molly Coddled, below.
5. Finish with one coat of Hardwear P.D. Quick Topcoat for a soft yet shiny finish.

The lead nail artist for Smith & Cult created an updated glittery version of the French manicure for Nicholas K’s Spring/ Summer 2016 show.

Get The Look:
1. Apply Smith & Cult’s Ghost Edit as a base coat.
2. Next, gently place specs of 24kt gold leafing on the tip of the nail.

3. Use a disposable mascara wand to lightly brush the leafing to achieve the desired look.
4. For an at-home version of the look, use Smith & Cult’s Bridge and Tunnel and gently apply one coat to the tip of the nail. When the first coat is dry, apply an additional coat along the tip of the nail for the desired effect.

Backstage at Nicole Miller’s Spring/Summer 2016 show, butter LONDON’s lead manicurist, Katie Jane Hughes, created a fashion-forward nail design that perfectly complemented the fun, edgy collection.

What Katie says: “I created this bold nail look to play off of the street art inspired clothing in the collection. Black nails and edgy details are going to be a trend for spring. Spring beauty this season isn’t about playing by the rules.”

The graphic, splatter-effect nail art featured a pop of color that mimics the bold street art and graffiti patterns found throughout the collection.

Get The Look:

1. Apply two coats Nail Lacquer in Cotton Buds.
2. Dip a bobby pin into Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black. Position the bobby pin over the nail and blow through the middle to create a splatter effect on each nail.
3. With a new bobby pin, repeat the process with Nail Lacquer in Easy Peasy (NEW – launching in April ‘16) on various nails on both hands.
4. Lastly, apply one coat of Hardwear P.D. Quick Topcoat to create a high-shine finish.

To pair with the feminine, yet edgy and dark undertone of Wes Gordon‘s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Rita Remark for essie created a gothic ombre nail look that perfectly captured the enviable style of ’90s “good girl gone bad.” The nail design juxtaposes light and dark with wet and dry.

Get The Look:

1. Apply First Base Base Coat to clean, filed nails

2. Next, apply two coats of In the Lobby, avoiding the moon at the cuticle area

3. Then apply one coat of Matte About You over In The lobby

4. To achieve the gothic ombre design, remove most of the polish from the Devils Advocate brush and create upward streaks from the cuticle to the center of the nail

5. Finish by removing most of the polish from the Gelssetter top coat brush and apply directly on top of the Devils Advocate to add high shine

Expert tip: Gel setter gives a 3D wet effect when used.

To pair with Sally LaPointe‘s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Rita Remark for essie chose a sleek, sandy beige nail look by layering Good to Go Top Coat over Sand Tropez. The shade seamlessly matched the designer’s soft, subtle color palette this season.

1. Apply first base base coat to clean filed nails

2. Next apply two coats of sand tropez

3. Then, apply one coat of good to go top coat

4. Finish with quick-e quick drying drops

Expert tip: Use Quick-e Quick Drying Drops to set your polish and avoid smudging

Jin Soon Choi used a luxurious, deep oxblood to complement the romantic details in Derek Lam‘s collection. The overall look was American sportswear romanticized through details.

Get The Look:

1. File and clean nails, removing all traces of polish and oil residue

2. Use a base coat to protect nail; Jin used JINsoon Power Coat

3. Apply two coats of JINsoon Risqué and let dry

4. Finish with JINsoon Top Gloss

Taking inspiration from Brooks Brothers by Zac Posen‘s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Glamsquad for essie created a standout nail design that played on the plaids and interesting stitching details found throughout the garments, all while keeping true to brand’s classic resort feel. Atlantic blue and sandy beige shades were also chosen for manicure colors to complement the designer’s spring palette.

Get the look (red and blue plaid):

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply two coats of fifth avenue
3. Using a striping brush, create two thin, vertical lines with pret-a-surfer on the left side of the nail
4. To finish the plaid design, take the striping brush and create two thin, horizontal lines with pret-a-surfer near the edge of the nail
5. Then, apply good to go top coat
6. Finish with two drops of quick-e quick drying drops on each nail

Get the look (blue):

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply two coats of bikini so teeny
3. Then, apply good to go top coat
4. Finish with two drops of quick-e quick drying drops on each nail

Get the look (nude):

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply two coats of sand tropez
3. Then, apply good to go top coat
4. Finish with two drops of quick-e quick drying drops on each nail

Taking cue from Ji Oh’s street style inspired Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Rita Remark for essie created a hip, sheer peach-pink base color that wears like “lip gloss on the nails.” To play up on the sharp lines, stark contrasts and androgynous aesthetic, she added vertical stripes of after school boy blazer to each nail.

Get the look:

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply a thin coat of resort fling
3. Then, apply one coat of sugar daddy
4. Using a striping brush, carefully apply one thin, vertical stripe of after school boy blazer on each nail; placement should be sporadic and vary from nail to nail
5. Next, using a striping brush, choose one finger on each hand and carefully apply a second thin, vertical stripe of after school boy blazer next to the original stripe
6. Finish with good to go top coat

To offset the colorful, vintage vibe of Diane von Furstenberg‘s Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Michelle Saunders for essie chose a sleek, classic nail look by layering good to go top coat over au natural.

Get the look:

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply one coat of au natural
3. Finish with good to go top coat

Jenny Packham‘s Spring/Summer 2016 collection was directly inspired by the music of Nick Cave and PJ Harvey. To complement the earthy, ethereal vibe, Rita Remark for essie, the brand’s new Global Lead Educator, chose two nail looks: a standout bright blue to add an element of fun, and a soft, sheer pink that perfectly paired with the gowns.

Get the look (bright blue; pictured below):

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply two coats of butler please
3. Finish with good to go top coat

Get the look (soft pink):

1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails
2. Next, apply one coat of adore-a-ball
3. Finish with good to go top coat

“Zang Toi’s Spring 2016 Collection is inspired by a recent trip to Santorini, where the ZOYA nail look was chosen as a representation of the stunning night sky.” – Rebecca Isa, Creative Director of ZOYA

Created by Cinnamon Bowser, the multidimensional ZOYA Indigo has subtle flecks of silver shimmer to represent the glimmering stars in the Santorini night sky. The Glossy Seal provides a high shine finish to enhance the luster of the nails and compliment the bold Spring 2016 Zang Toi collection.

Get The Look:

Prep the nail by shaping, gently buffing and cleaning up cuticles. For perfect application use the Naked Base followed by one coat of Naked Manicure Buff Perfector to create a perfectly smooth mirror like surface. Then apply two coats of Indigo and followed by Naked Manicure Glossy Seal and Fast Drops for a high shine finish.

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