We Are So Into The Tortoiseshell Nail Art Trend

Here to further fuel our ’90s accessory obsession

Tortoiseshell is having a major moment. The latest way to wear it? On your nails, no less.

Whether you go for an all over high gloss lacquer finish or mix it up with alternative nude and printed nails (we’re personally into adding a gold leaf on ours), tortoiseshell nails are going to be big for 2019.

Because who doesn’t want to match their accessories to their mani?

Short and sweet

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Gold striped

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Tortoiseshell tips

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Tortoiseshell meets matte black

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Tortoiseshell extensions

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Nude lacquer

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Gold-flecked

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Statement nails

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Mixed up

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Feeling feline

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From Harper’s Bazaar UK