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20 AHP Indie Stylist Volume 7 Issue 2 NAIL FILE THE For some, the recent trend of the '90s and early 2000s floral manis is a beautiful, nostalgic moment. For others, it's a new trend with a cute nod to generations before them. Either way, last year's Y2K revival opened fun paths for fashion to explore a modern, trend-driven twist. Now, the late '90s and early 2000s florals have become one of the easiest ways to bring the nostalgic aesthetic into modern nail art. Whether they're the centerpiece or an accent, they're sure to tie the whole look back to the retro trend. HOW WE GOT HERE Fashion has taken us back to the early aughts with butterfl y clips, rhinestones, and chunky charms, and it's spread far beyond clothing. Makeup styles, accessories, and even typography are drawing inspiration from the late '90s and early aughts in bold ways. Naturally, nail art brought the fashion trend into our self- care. Rather than a single, self-contained nail trend like we've seen with abstract art, chrome, or cat eye, this fl oral trend feels more like the next evolution of the widespread Y2K revival. WHY FLORALS? ese types of fl orals are really what make this trend so recognizable. Oversized fl owers, bold outlines, fi ve dot petals, or tiny scattered fl owers set the nostalgic style apart from what some may consider "traditional" fl ower nails. Made popular through TV shows like Lizzie McGuire and brands like Limited Too, the fl owers we saw throughout pop culture have become Retro Flowers This Y2K trend is taking over nail salons by Christi VanZandt CHRISTI VANZANDT