"Underpainted nails, coined by Atlanta-based Trinity Image Nails, borrow from the makeup method that layers blush, contour, and concealer under foundation for a sculpted finish. The mani version takes inspo from the latter by using a corrective polish beneath your go-to nude to cancel out discoloration and prevent your natural nail color from peeking through. 2025 has been all about minimalist manicures,"
"Just like lipsticks, neutral nail tones aren't a one-size-fits-all situation. Some lean pink, some yellow, some a little green - and sheer nude polishes sometimes emphasize the very discoloration you're trying to cover up. (Ever painted on a neutral polish only to see your natural nail peeking through?) Enter: the underpaint method, which works like a filter, blurring and balancing out those color nuances so your final shade looks smoother."
Underpainting nails applies a corrective polish beneath a sheer nude to cancel discoloration and prevent natural nail color from showing. The method adapts the makeup layering concept of blush, contour, and concealer to nail polish, producing a more even, filtered finish. The technique is customizable for any manicure style and pairs well with current minimalist trends like soap nails, fruit water finishes, and chrome or shimmer nails. A neutralizing base layer reduces streakiness, enhances creaminess, and yields a smoother, more professional final result that refines barely-there manicures.
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