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11 Of The Best Skittle Nail Trends To Try Out For A Harry Styles-Inspired Look

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There's something I've been noticing about nail colours recently: there are no rules, and you don't have to just pick one. While classic neutrals and deep reds will always be in style, manicures these days are about embracing the mentality that anything goes. The perfect reflection of this new nail attitude is the skittle nail trend, which has been all over social media as of late. Here's everything you need to know, including what this trend is all about, as well as a run down of the best skittle nail looks on Instagram.

Put simply, skittle nails are wearing different colours on different nails. So just like with a bag of skittles, this trend embraces all colours of the rainbow, and then some. I used to rock this look when I was a child, when my older friend used to bring round her bag of nail polishes to my house. I was (and still am) insanely indecisive, so I opted for a different polish on each different fingernail. Little did I know I was going to be seriously in fashion nearly two decades later, with the likes of Harry Styles rocking the look during his Saturday Night Live hosting debut.

The great thing about this trend is that there are more than one ways to wear it. You don't have to cover the whole nail, you can incorporate nail art, and there are a range of finishes it looks great with.

Scroll down to check out my favourites, and prepare to want to book in for a mani immediately.

Artsy

Inspired by the paint box emoji, this artsy look is all about watercolours.

Lightening bolts

A modern way to rock the skittle trend, without having to paint all of your nails.

Pastels

The classic that started a season of trends, different coloured pastel nails are one of the best ways to do the look.

Neutral tones

If you want a more grown up version of the trend, stick to toned down neutral hues.

Just pinks

Dots

Want to incorporate colour into a paired down look with a neutral base? This is the way to go.

Speckle

More mini eggs than skittles, these are the ultimate sweet treat nails.

Matte

How gorgeous are these matte part-ombre nails? Super chic, grown up, and cool all at the same time.

Half'n'half

Give your skittle nails an edge by painting half the nails and keeping the other side clear.

Chrome

Think shiny and matte are the only finishes you can opt for? Think again, it's all about chrome these days.

Just tips

A new way to wear the classic French manicure, this look is bright and bold while still subtle.