Negative space nails are an enduring trend that's been spotted on the hands of A-listers Margot Robbie and Kendall Jenner, as well as countless manicure fans worldwide. But what is this look exactly, and is it possible to create it at home?
Another day, another catchy name for a trending nail design. This time, it’s negative space nails. “Negative space is where a nail art design includes gaps or ‘windows’ where you can see the natural nail underneath,” explains celebrity manicurist Robbie Tomkins. Unlike other 2023 nail trends, such as milk nails and marble nails, negative space windows are not prescriptive, which means they can easily be adapted for all nail shapes and lengths. “Anyone can get negative space nail art, as after all, it’s just a design that requires you to have some empty space around it,” says pro nail artist Iram Shelton.
