Women embracing the "coquette" aesthetic are celebrating their femininity through not only their makeup looks but also their manicures.
The term "coquette" originated in the 17th century and was used to describe a flirty woman who craved male attention. The new generation of women decided to take this term and make it modern by creating their version of coquette beauty, characterized by soft, dainty, and hyperfeminine styles.
While primarily a makeup trend, the coquette look can also extend to your nails, especially for those who enjoy pink hues.
Let's dive into some manicure inspirations to try if you want to hop on the coquette aesthetic trend.
Pink Bow Design
One manicure worth trying at home or the salon is pink or nude-colored nails with bow designs.
You can ask your nail artist to put bow-shaped nail charms on specific nails or just one nail on each hand.
A subtler approach is creating bow tie-shaped nail art on either one or all nails. You can incorporate a shimmer nail polish for an extra touch.
Some TikTokers paired their nails with pink bows in their hair and pink eyeshadow looks to create a cohesive style.
Heart Design
Another coquette-inspired manicure features a heart-shaped design, which gives your nails a romantic touch.
Heart nail art is never a bad idea, and many women enjoy this style because it's a simple and elegant way to bring some fun to nails.
The easiest way to achieve this is by painting the base white or pink and then, with a thin-tipped brush, drawing a heart in the middle of the nail.
This is particularly charming on almond nails, which offer enough space for you to experiment with designs.
Pearl Design
Nails with pearl charms is another design associated with the coquette trend.
Pearls, often seen worn for glamorous and classy events, make nails look extra elegant and feminine.
Those who want to try this manicure have many options to choose from when it comes to decorating their nails with pearl charms. You can take small pearls and apply them in a certain pattern on the nails. They can also be applied to only the tips of the nails for a French tip look.
Pink Plaid Nail
Plaid nail designs aren't easy to do and can be time-consuming, but when done correctly, they can look modern and stylish.
For the coquette trend, consider a pink base, whether dark or light pink, with white plaid colors. Alternatively, try a white or nude-colored base with pink plaid stripes.
If you don't have enough time to dedicate to creating this look using nail polish, you can purchase nail stickers to put on top of your nails for an easy, effortless plaid manicure.