The Best Spring 2012 Nail Trends

The big news with nails this season: nude is in. After an excess of neon and oddball colors, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction with an emphasis on pretty, wearable shades of cream and beige. That’s not to say there aren’t bold patterns and bright moments to be enjoyed—this is spring, after all—but it's all about classic reds, chic corals, soft pastels, and mellow yellows mixed in with cool ombre and metallic designs. Welcome to your most flattering manicure season yet. Plus, see the top makeup trends and hottest hair from Spring 2012.

By Kari Molvar

By Harper's Bazaar Staff

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