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Naomi Jamieson

The unexpected 'winter' shade that will be making its way onto our nails this summer

A hand with squoval royal blue nails by nail artist @gel.bymegan/ in a beige and blue sunset-like template.

While summer is often reserved for creamy pastels and sunny brights, this year it seems we're welcoming an altogether moodier hue onto our fingertips: royal blue...

Now, we get it, blue nails are not exactly a revolutionary concept for the warmer months, what with classic aquatic hues and bold cobalt blue nails already emerging amongst the 2024 nail trends. That said, the darker iterations are typically seen more in the autumn and wintertime, which is where this season is rather shaking things up. Indeed this summer, we're spying an uptick in demand for cooler, royal and navy blue hues, especially amongst those looking to stand out from the sea of French tips and neutral nails.

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