Chrome nails had their moment, and glazed donut nails were cute while they lasted, but there’s a new manicure trend quietly taking over our feeds—rose water nails. Soft, sheer and glowing with that “I sip strawberry rosé at golden hour” vibe, the rose water manicure is like the lovechild of clean girl nails and the coquette aesthetic. It sits perfectly in that sweet spot between effortless and romantic.

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They’re subtle yet glam enough never to feel boring—like the nail version of a no-makeup makeup day. They go with everything in your wardrobe, look expensive without the salon price tag and give you that polished, put-together feel whether you’re at work or at brunch. Best of all, they’re low-effort, high-impact and very now. If your nail mood board needs a refresh, here are seven rose water manicure ideas and how to recreate them.  

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