15 Best Engagement Nail Art Ideas

In the age of Instagram announcements and hands with the ring finger on full display, it’s natural to start planning your manicure strategy when your partner pops the big question. Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, whose clients include Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez, says engagement nails tend to gravitate toward minimalist styles, like a French manicure Or neutral tones. If you want more pop, he adds, you might consider metallic accessories, which won’t draw too much attention to the ring.

The classics always work. Recently, however, “non-traditional” manicures have become increasingly popular. Nail technician Brittney Boyce, who counts Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Fox and Kim Kardashian as regulars, reports seeing more experimentation with color and design. She says the best engagement nails are the ones you love. “It all comes down to personal style,” she says.

So whether you’ve found your forever partner or you’re still using these crystals to attract him, her, or them into your life, it’s never too early to start brainstorming. Here are 15 engagement manicure ideas to get the glamorous creative juices flowing. You will need this when you make your nail salon appointment.

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