Vogue Spotlights "Foundation Nails," the No-Makeup Manicure Trend

"Foundation Nails" is the name given to a manicure trend that mimics the no-makeup makeup approach, according to Vogue. The technique borrows the logic of a makeup counter visit: the polish shade must match the nail bed closely enough that it nearly vanishes, and the finish should be semi-transparent with no glitter or shimmer so the surface reads like skin. A do-it-yourself version is possible by mixing a drop of clear nail polish into a matching color. The effect is described as a visual trick that makes fingers appear longer by presenting the nail as a natural extension of the finger. Examples of the look were compiled from Instagram, where multiple posts were embedded as evidence of the trend. Vogue's senior beauty & wellness editor invites readers to submit beauty or wellness trends they want investigated by email at beauty@vogue.com. The item was published by Vogue.