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Soap Nails Are Here - The Chicest Manicure Trend of 2025

Soap Nails Are Here - The Chicest Manicure Trend of 2025

Soap Nails combine the clean-girl aesthetic with an unexpected touch of frothy magic. Think sheer, dewy layers blended with pearlescent shimmer to mimic the luminous beauty of soap bubbles. 

Creating Soap Nails with CND™ Vinylux™ Shades

Step 1. Prepping for Perfection

A clean foundation is key. Begin by shaping and buffing your nails for a smooth surface. Push back cuticles and finish by cleansing the nail plate with CND™ Scrubfresh. This ensures your Soap Nails stay put and look flawless.

Shop CND™ Nail prep here to ensure perfect prep.

Step 2. The Sheer Base Layer

For that signature Soap Nail translucence, start with a sheer or creamy nude as your base. Vinylux™ offers plenty of stunning options to choose from, our favourites are:

  • Negligee – A soft, delicate pink that adds just a whisper of colour.
  • Ice Bar - Sparkle like ice with this sheer pink shimmer.
  • Keep An Opal Mind - An iridescent white that takes on a new look at every angle.

Apply one to two coats, letting each layer dry completely. The goal is an ultra-smooth and barely-there effect.

Step 3. Top It Off with Shine

Seal the deal with a CND™ Vinylux™ Top Coat, which locks in your manicure and adds a glassy, high-shine finish. The glossy layer is essential to enhancing the playful, dewy glow of Soap Nails.

CND sheer, iridescent, pink nude shades for soap nail trend

Soap Nail Care Tips

This kind of fresh, chic look requires maintenance tips to ensure your Soap Nails look pristine!

  1. Moisturise Your Cuticles – Hydrated cuticles elevate the clean, polished look. Use CND™ SolarOil™ daily for a hydration boost.
  2. Protect Your Nails – Gloves are your best friend when doing household chores to prevent chips and dullness.
  3. Refresh the Shine – Apply a thin layer of CND™ Vinylux™ Top Coat every few days to maintain that high-gloss finish.

With CND, you have everything you need to perfect this glowing trend. Grab your favorite shades, get layering, and bring a touch of sudsy magic to your manicure game. After all, your nails deserve to shine in 2025!