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With more than a quarter million followers on Instagram, editorial and DIY nail art aficionado Amy Le has become something of an anomaly. Pre-pandemic, her following was a modest 30,000 — nothing to scoff at, but certainly not the accredited fame she has garnered over the last year and a half. Le got her start working in neighborhood nail salons and gained notoriety in the L.A. nail world thanks to the looks she created on herself for Instagram —plus reposts from clients like Amelie Zilber, Nastia Liukin, and Brittany Xavier. Now, she's one of the most in-demand nail artists in the city, working with brands and publications like Revolve and Allure. Today Le is sharing three inspiring looks to bring to your local salon, her favorite simple nail art recommendations to DIY, and her top nail care tips and products with Rose Inc.
Even if you only use one color on each hand, having different designs on each nail keeps it interesting and shows off a bit of your personality, Le says.
A classic look that never goes out of style. Amy notes that vertical ombré nails are much easier to achieve than the horizontal ones, and are a welcome variation to the traditional version
"These are simple and chic, but you may need a professional to get those crisp lines," Amy says. Adorn them with gold leaf, gemstones, or decals to add a little spice, or you can even fill in some of the squares for a checkerboard look.
No tools, no problem. "No nail art brushes necessary!" Le says. These negative-space swoops are truly foolproof because you can shape them however you want, just start with your lighter color to ensure each coat of color dries so the second color goes on smoothly.
Those with a pack of brushes can level up with this look. "Pick as many colors as you want and fill in random sections on your nails,” she says. "You really can't mess this up.”
Hypnotic
Sandy beige
Satin Cocoa
Neutral brown
Copper Shimmer
Copper gold