// Nails · Nail Art · Negative Space — L3 data

const OILY = {
  type: "Negative Space",
  parent: { title: "Nail Art", href: "/en/nails/nail-art/" },
  grandparent: { title: "Nails", href: "/en/nails/" },
  totalCount: 86,
  hero: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=1800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop",
  heroAlt: "Overhead close-up of negative space nail art — bare nail visible through geometric cutouts",
  h1: "Negative space nails — using what's already there.",
  deck: "The unpainted nail as a design element. Tape, stencils, freehand gaps, and the designs that actually work on short nails — all 86 how-tos in one place.",
  intro: "Negative space is the least forgiving nail art technique and the most architectural. The bare nail isn't a background — it's the design. When the exposed nail is uneven, bitten, or stained, there is nowhere to hide. But when the nail is in good condition, negative space looks like nothing else: minimal, intentional, expensive. The technique works on short nails in a way most nail art doesn't, because it plays with the geometry of what's already there rather than building on top of it. Tape and stencils give clean lines. Freehand gaps require a steady liner brush and drying patience. The design choices that work best are the ones where the gap is clearly deliberate — a single geometric cutout, a diagonal band, a half-moon at the base — not the ones where bare nail reads as an accident or a missed spot.",
  byline: "Edited by Nelly · Beauty & Style Director",
  meta: { count: 86, updated: "Updated 4 May 2026", reading: "Avg. 4 min per piece" },
};

const TYPE_SIBLINGS = [
  { id: "french",         title: "French & Micro-French", n: "01", href: "/en/nails/nail-art/french/" },
  { id: "chrome",         title: "Chrome & Glaze",        n: "02", href: "/en/nails/nail-art/chrome/" },
  { id: "negative-space", title: "Negative Space",        n: "03", cur: true, href: "/en/nails/nail-art/negative-space/" },
  { id: "freehand",       title: "Freehand Detail",       n: "04", href: "/en/nails/nail-art/freehand/" },
  { id: "color-stories",  title: "Color Stories",         n: "05", href: "/en/nails/nail-art/color-stories/" },
];

const QUICK_FACTS = {
  defn: {
    h: "What 'negative space' means in nail design",
    body: "Negative space in nail art means deliberately leaving a portion of the bare nail unpainted as part of the design. The exposed nail is not background — it's an active element. The technique works through contrast: painted areas define shapes against the unpainted skin-tone of the natural nail. Designs range from a simple diagonal half of the nail left bare, to geometric cutouts, to a single stripe of bare nail running down the centre. The defining requirement is that the bare section must read as chosen, not missed.",
  },
  myths: [
    { m: "Negative space only works on long nails.",
      t: "It works exceptionally well on short nails precisely because it doesn't try to make them look longer — it uses the real shape of the nail as the composition. A half-moon or diagonal cutout on a short, clean nail is a strong look." },
    { m: "You need tape to get a clean negative space line.",
      t: "Tape is reliable for straight edges and consistent across multiple nails. A fine liner brush freehand can produce cleaner curves. The better question is whether the design requires a straight line or a curved one." },
    { m: "Negative space nails look unfinished.",
      t: "Unintentional bare nail looks unfinished. Deliberate negative space — where the bare area has a clear geometric logic and clean edges — reads as designed. The gap must be as sharp as the painted area." },
  ],
};

const BEGINNER_PATH = {
  h: "Start here, if negative space is new to you.",
  deck: "Five pieces, in order. Enough to understand how the bare nail becomes the design and execute a clean first look.",
  steps: [
    { n: "01", t: "Why negative space works — the composition logic",        time: "3 min", note: "How bare nail becomes positive design space rather than background." },
    { n: "02", t: "Tape method for negative space — setup and execution",    time: "4 min", note: "Which tapes to use, where to place them, and how to remove without pulling polish." },
    { n: "03", t: "Negative space on short nails — the best shapes",         time: "4 min", note: "Designs that work with short nail geometry rather than against it." },
    { n: "04", t: "Freehand negative space gaps — liner brush technique",    time: "5 min", note: "Executing precise gaps without tape. Drying stages and correction method." },
    { n: "05", t: "Stencils for negative space — types and limitations",     time: "3 min", note: "Pre-cut nail stencils vs vinyl cutouts vs hand-cut tape strips." },
  ],
};

const TRENDING = [
  { rank: "01", t: "Negative space on short nails — which designs work",         time: "4 min", auth: "Nelly", date: "May 01", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "13,200" },
  { rank: "02", t: "Tape method for clean negative space lines",                  time: "4 min", auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 24", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "9,760" },
  { rank: "03", t: "Geometric cutout nails — the minimal approach",               time: "3 min", auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 17", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "8,090" },
  { rank: "04", t: "Half-moon negative space — placement and proportion",         time: "3 min", auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 10", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "6,340" },
  { rank: "05", t: "Freehand negative space with a liner brush",                  time: "5 min", auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 04", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "5,110" },
];

const FORMAT_GUIDE = {
  h: "Tape, stencil, freehand — which tool for which gap",
  deck: "Three execution methods. Different edge quality, different design range, different forgiveness.",
  formats: [
    { name: "Striping tape",            when: "Straight lines, consistent gaps across all nails",  avoid: "Curved or diagonal lines longer than 3mm", note: "Most reliable for geometric, repeating negative space. Peels cleanly if applied over dry base coat.", verdict: "★ Default" },
    { name: "Vinyl nail stencils",      when: "Consistent shapes, doing multiple nails identically", avoid: "Custom or asymmetric designs",              note: "Pre-cut shapes for standard geometric cutouts. Positioning on the nail requires patience.", verdict: "Consistent" },
    { name: "Hand-cut tape strips",     when: "Custom angles and proportions",                     avoid: "Very fine or intricate shapes",              note: "Stretch masking tape or low-tack tape to the exact width needed. Most flexible of the tape options.", verdict: "Custom" },
    { name: "Freehand liner brush",     when: "Curves, organic shapes, unique compositions",       avoid: "Straight edges across multiple nails at the same angle", note: "The most expressive method. Requires a clean, dry polish layer underneath to correct mistakes.", verdict: "Advanced" },
    { name: "Stamping over bare nail",  when: "Pattern over partial bare nail design",             avoid: "Opaque stamps that defeat the negative space", note: "A hybrid: stamp a semi-transparent or outline pattern that uses the bare nail colour in the design.", verdict: "Hybrid" },
    { name: "Gel with cutout overlay",  when: "Salon setting, clean edge quality, gel finish",    avoid: "DIY without a UV lamp and gel remover",       note: "A thin coloured gel layer with bare windows cured in. Sharper edges than tape method over polish.", verdict: "Salon tier" },
  ],
};

const HOWTOS = [
  { t: "Negative space on short nails — designs that work",             time: 4, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Nelly", date: "May 01", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: true },
  { t: "Tape method — setup, placement, removal",                       time: 4, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 24", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: true },
  { t: "Geometric cutout nails — the minimal approach",                 time: 3, tech: "Design",      auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 17", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Design",    pick: true },
  { t: "Half-moon negative space — placement and balance",              time: 3, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 10", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: true },
  { t: "Freehand negative space with a liner brush",                    time: 5, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 04", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: true },
  { t: "Diagonal split negative space — the one-line design",          time: 3, tech: "Design",      auth: "Nelly", date: "Mar 28", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Design",    pick: false },
  { t: "Vinyl nail stencils — positioning and results",                 time: 4, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Iris",  date: "Mar 21", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: false },
  { t: "Why negative space lines bleed — how to prevent it",           time: 3, tech: "Troubleshoot", auth: "Nelly", date: "Mar 14", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Troubleshoot", pick: false },
  { t: "Bare nail condition for negative space — what to address first", time: 4, tech: "Prep",       auth: "Iris",  date: "Mar 07", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Prep",      pick: false },
  { t: "Negative space over gel — the correct base approach",           time: 4, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Nelly", date: "Feb 28", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: false },
  { t: "Colour in negative space — which shades let bare nail read",   time: 3, tech: "Design",      auth: "Iris",  date: "Feb 21", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Design",    pick: false },
  { t: "Centre stripe negative space — a construction guide",          time: 4, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Nelly", date: "Feb 14", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: false },
  { t: "Negative space with glitter — keeping the gap readable",        time: 3, tech: "Design",      auth: "Iris",  date: "Feb 07", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Design",    pick: false },
  { t: "Hand-cut tape strips — how to get precise width",               time: 3, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Nelly", date: "Jan 31", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: false },
  { t: "Negative space designs for oval nails",                         time: 4, tech: "Design",      auth: "Iris",  date: "Jan 24", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Design",    pick: false },
  { t: "Why the bare nail reads as designed, not unfinished",           time: 5, tech: "Essay",       auth: "Nelly", date: "Jan 17", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Essay",     pick: false },
  { t: "Top coat over negative space — does it change the gap",        time: 3, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Iris",  date: "Jan 10", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: false },
  { t: "Negative space with dark polish — contrast and readability",   time: 4, tech: "Design",      auth: "Nelly", date: "Jan 03", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Design",    pick: false },
  { t: "Sticker-based negative space — the beginner shortcut",         time: 3, tech: "Technique",   auth: "Iris",  date: "Dec 27", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Technique", pick: false },
  { t: "The negative space essay — minimalism and the nail as canvas", time: 6, tech: "Essay",       auth: "Nelly", date: "Dec 20", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Essay",     pick: false },
];

const TECH_FILTERS = ["All", "Technique", "Design", "Prep", "Essay", "Troubleshoot"];

const TYPE_CROSSLINKS = [
  { id: "french",        title: "French & Micro-French", deck: "Classic white tip, micro-french, reverse french.",          count: 112, href: "/en/nails/nail-art/french/" },
  { id: "chrome",        title: "Chrome & Glaze",        deck: "Mirror chrome, glazed donut, glass nails.",                 count: 98,  href: "/en/nails/nail-art/chrome/" },
  { id: "freehand",      title: "Freehand Detail",       deck: "Brush control at nail scale. Florals, dots, abstracts.",    count: 104, href: "/en/nails/nail-art/freehand/" },
  { id: "color-stories", title: "Color Stories",         deck: "Building a multi-nail palette with intention.",             count: 91,  href: "/en/nails/nail-art/color-stories/" },
];

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  OILY, TYPE_SIBLINGS, QUICK_FACTS, BEGINNER_PATH, TRENDING, FORMAT_GUIDE, HOWTOS, TECH_FILTERS, TYPE_CROSSLINKS,
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