Meet the Minimalist Mani Trend That Will Be Everywhere This Spring

What has the allure of nail art, but is slightly more low-key? That would be cuticle art. A minimalist swipe of polish that hugs your nail bed. It’s both polished and fun, without being too loud.

Even better, it’s simple enough to DIY at home: Start with a clean base coat or neutral polish, then use a skinny nail brush in a tiny amount of colored polish and trace the edge of your cuticle. Voilà, art.

Get ready to see statement cuticles more and more—we predict it will be spring’s next mani trend.

Here, L.A.-based nail artist Betina Goldstein used a neon blue hue for an eye-catching accent that’s still subtle enough.

Get the look: Nails Inc. Bright Ambition Nail Polish in “Not Invited”

If you don’t want to commit to a full glitter nail (we don’t blame you), a skinny stripe has the same sparkly effect minus the hassle of removal.

Get the look: Butter London Glazen Peel-Off Glitter Lacquer in “Glitz,” “Supernova,” “Gold Rush” and “Aura”