HOW TO NAIL THE ‘OIL NAIL’ TREND: SHEER, SHINY, EFFORTLESS

This season, nails are embracing minimalism with a twist: the oil nail. It’s all about healthy, well-cared-for nails with a sheer, glossy wash of colour that lets the natural nail bed show through. Think of it as skincare for your nails — a radiant, naturally polished look that enhances and elongates without hiding what’s underneath. The key to this trend isn’t just the polish — it’s all about prep, hydration, and super shine.

STEP 1: BUILD A STRONG BASE

Start by shaping and smoothing your nails to perfection to prevent snagging while keeping nails neat. For an ultra-smooth, flawless sheer finish, lightly buff the nail surface with our Neat + Tidy Three Way Buffer to smooth and even any ridges — essential for the oil-nail look, where every detail shows through.

Once your nails are prepped, create a strong foundation by selecting one of our prescriptive base coats that suits your nail type.

To Have + To Hold – Ideal for normal nails.
Boost + Benefit – Designed for weak or damaged nails.
Strong + Stable – Perfect for thin or peeling nails.
Preserve + Protect – Created for brittle nails.

STEP 2: APPLY YOUR SHEER SHADE

The magic of the oil nail trend lies in its translucent, luminous colour. Apply one thin coat to subtly enhance your natural nail tone, or layer multiple sheer coats to build soft, glowy depth while still letting your nail beds peek through. Try these delicate, soft shades:

Naturally Modest – Sheer peach
Hopeful Blush – Light blush pink
Simply Graceful – Sheer nude
Just a Smile – Blush shimmer pink
Radiant Glow – Dusky nude shimmer

STEP 3: SEAL THE SHINE

Finally, seal in the colour and amplify the shine with Shine + Shield Turbo Dry Top Coat. This high-gloss, quick-drying top coat protects nails, prevents chipping, and locks in a glossy, wet-look finish — the ultimate finishing touch for the signature oil-effect nails.

STEP 4: NOURISH AND PROTECT

Finish with the Nourish + Nurture Nail and Cuticle Oil, a fast-absorbing blend of Sweet Almond Oil, Lemon Oil, and Vitamins E and F that revitalises and conditions the nail area.