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Explore your benefits at ahphair.com 21 a visual reference for the era. Simple floral shapes, without too much detail, allow nail artists and designers to use bold colors, exaggerated sizing, and seemingly random placement while letting the flowers remain the main character. at simplicity is part of the appeal. ese aren't the floral designs on grandma's couch. ey create a distinctly playful style that is a stamp of the era. FLORALS AS THE MAIN CHARACTER e simplicity that makes these retro florals so recognizable is also what makes them incredibly versatile as the focus point of a manicure. With this trend's distinctive yet simple shape, changing the scale, placement, or color can create an entirely different look while keeping it recognizably retro. Give them the main character energy with: • A single oversized flower that covers an entire nail • A scattering of smaller flowers across an entire set • A French tip elevated with alternating colors and sizes of flowers throughout • Different colors and sizes of flowers layered over a solid, clean base to bring a fun element to an otherwise minimalist mani At this point, adding one of these little flowers is almost like stamping "cute Y2K" on a manicure. FLORALS AS THE SUPPORTING CHARACTER e entire set doesn't have to be a "floral" set to benefit from the trend. A single accent nail of retro flowers or even a few strategically placed throughout an otherwise modern design can give just enough of a peek into the era without changing the style of the manicure. Let's be honest: At this point, adding one of these little flowers is almost like stamping "cute Y2K" on a manicure. CHRISTI VANZANDT