In an ideal world, you should be able to wear anything you fancy to work. But in reality, there’s a need to look appropriate depending on the industry you are at. Our advise is for you to turn up as your best self without over-looking details. So, if you are feeling creative, don’t hold back, express it as long as it makes you look polished. And we figured, you may need a little help so we curated 20 work-appropriate nail designs for you.
Dusky Pinks
A soft feminine colour to beat the mundane blues at work. The OPI shade used here is ‘love is in the bare’. And if you have a happening weekend approaching, you can always draw fun motifs over this.
Baby French
Pick white or baby blue or any enticing shade for your baby French because, no matter what colour you use, it’s going to appear subtle. Also, it’s quite therapeutic to stare at them in the middle of a business meeting.
Neon Tips
Take neons to work with you with popping French tips and you won’t be bored. Do you know what’s a juicy additiont to this? A milky base, maybe with a hint
Red Hearts
These are the cutest work-appropriate nail designs ever! And they are very easy replicate. Don’t you think these heart-filled nails are an equivalent to red liipstick?
Plum Perfection
This is the ideal bold look for work. The fabulously deep colour will present you as the sophisticated lady you are. In addition to that, it’s quite versatile so you could work it with any of your outfits. To achieve this glossy colour using Bio Sculpture, use the shade Pinotage.
White Strokes
If you want an elegant variety of French tips, you’ve got this. All you need to do is add arch-shaped lines along the cuticle. Also, you can experiment with other hues as long as the tips and strokes match.
Bright Reds
Get yourself a clean, dashing set of red nails to look polished at any time of the day. Got an important client meeting? Have a long week ahead of you? This one would make you feel like a million bucks through every hurdle. The perfect red shade for serious meetings are always not too bright, not too dark, they hit the sweerspot like this.
Nails in Black
Sporting a crisp, trimmed blazer? Pair it with a glossy set of black nails. Add a bit of extra oomph with a highly-nourishing lotion on your hands to look more polished with this look.
Statement Tip
French tips with a pattern that matters works for any occasion. In terms of colours, mix and match a bold hue with a neutral shade.
Reverse French
Think of these as an adornment for your cuticles. By picking glittery shimmers, your nails would look like it’s been dipped in diamonds. A spontaneous after-work drinks plan popped up? Your are always ready with these nails.
Rose Quartz Nails
We know you gasped when you saw these! They are minimal yet so pretty! They will blend with any outfit or work occasion, A complete win-win. And you will have the benefit of good healing energy at your fingertips. Just saying.
Minimal Geometry Nails
Shapes and lines can be quite stimulating, especially when your brain needs some excitement. Get your nail glammed up in a handful geometrical shapes like mini dots, straight lines, squares, triangles. They are all cute, aren’t they?
Foil Paper Nail Art
Love to look edgy and romantic after a trip to the salon? Show this to your nail technician. Other than red, you could also experiment with gold, silver and glitters.
Electric Blue
This shade of blue makes every skin tone pop in the most quintessential way possible. They are bold, daring and will glow under the sun. So, a glossy coating is a definite add-on.
Minimal Pastels
Don cutesy pastel hues that stand out but subtly. Think lilacs, honeydews, baby blues and pinks. Both matte and glossy finishing just fine and you could also add in a few random motifs to spice it up.
Marshmallow Nails
It’s white but it has a pink/beige accent to it. Oh, and it’s not off-white. The point is it’s cute, works as an elegant glam option for a slew of occasions.
Glazed Nails
These extra-shine nails with an iridescent glow would have you craving for donuts. The reaon? They look clean, fresh and irresistable like the dessert. Feel free to dress it up with metallic rings and even negative space shapes.
Studded
Stones for work days? Hell yes. Keep it minimal like here with a monochromatic approach. You could either do it in a pleasing pattern. Or, place it randomly as your heart wants.
Dainty Florals
Our handpicked list of work-appropriate nail designs is incomplete with flower power. Make it more enticing and a bit edgy by only painting some of your nails with florals. The rest of fingertips can have a kiss of pastels or glazed treatment. You could either draw the flowers or paste some seamless stickers.
Mismatched French Tips
Pick a combination of shades you love and include a few pastels. Then get them painted as a French tips. Isn’t that simple as one of the colourful work-appropriate nail designs?
All Shades of Nudes
Neutral shades can be easily flaunted wherever you want. And by adding a spectrum of nude shades, it will be hard not to stare at your nails.
Marble Delight
Complete marble treatment might be overwhelming for some. So the solution is to divide up the nails and paint it as halfsies. The other side of the nail can be a complimenting neutral colour or have a crystal base.
