These 15 Nail Trends Are About to Be Everywhere
These manis are an instant mood-booster.
It seems that today's nail trends are all about nostalgia. According to celebrity nail artist Deborah Lippmann the comeback of Y2K fashion is now influencing our nails. "That means we're bringing out the space-age nail polish with multi-faceted shimmers, color travel, and cosmic colors." But that's not all. A remix of primary colors, along with neons, is also top of mind, notes Olivia Van Iderstine, Olive & June's Trend Expert and VP of Content & Creative. "Look for blues and reds with a fun twist like watermelon or denim blue. Look for inspiration from your summer memories as a kid — that little hint of nostalgia makes for the perfect mani inspo."
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Craving more inspo? Keep reading for 15 of the best nail art ideas to copy, stat.
Multicolored French Mani
French manicures will always be a classic nail art choice but this year, Lippmann says it's all about multicolor tips over plain white ones. "We're very much into the French manicure with different colored tips and each nail in a different but complementary color," she says. "I'm so happy we're having fun again with nail colors and designs. Nothing brings out your personality like a fun manicure."
Another trendy way to rock a French mani is by opting for vivid neon tips. "Not super intro brights? Make it a French mani so you get a tiny pop of neon on your favorite neutral base," suggests Van Iderstine.
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Retro Swirls Nail Art
Chillhouse Lead Nail Technician Molly Romah says that swirly, retro nail art ideas are making quite the splash. Whether they're painted with a few shades of the same color or with all hot or cool tones, she says that swirl nails are a playful way to welcome the hottest season of the year.
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Shades of Blue Nails
"Different shades from pastel to light blue are trending," says celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen. "It's a great color to be worn by itself or to mix with other colors."
For an especially on-trend Y2K-inspired mani, Lippmann recommends opting for a playful turquoise polish. Her picks? Galaxy Far Far Away, a turquoise with silver shimmer, and The Woman in The Moon, a fabulous periwinkle.
Chrome Nail Accents
From 3D accents to all-over light-reflecting shades, Nguyen says that metallic nail art ideas are a must. "Any metallic shades, especially chrome-like silver, gold, or even in a fun unexpected color like metallic green, are so edgy."
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Nail Stickers
Looking for a killer manicure without all the effort? Sticker-covered nails (or manis that are so expertly painted that it looks like trendy, individually-placed stickers) will give you an instant mani.
Neon Ombré Nails
Rather than opting for a single solid shade, Nguyen recommends reaching for a few. "This is a great way to rock neon colors subtly," she says. "Even more fun, you can wear multi neon colors ombré at once."
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Checkered Nail Art
Channeling the '90s and early 00s, Romah says that checkerboard nail art is popping up left and right. Whether you opt for classic black and white checks or switch it up with bright colors, it's a bold nail look that's sure to turn heads.
Floral Nail Art
"Flowers are always fun to wear," Nguyen says. Consider customizing them to the season with an updated color palette.
Mother-Of-Pearl Nails
If you prefer neutral polish or that Hailey Bieber look, Lippmann says you're on-trend.
"Manicures that mimic the look of seashells with a mother-of-pearl finish (like our Starstruck nail color) [are trending]," she says. "If you're a nude color type of girl, this color will give you the sparkle and shine with a nude undertone that goes well with every outfit."
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Bright Orange Nails
Forget about red (for now). When it comes to an especially bold nail look, Van Iderstine recommends playing with neon orange. "It's juicy and fun, but still surprisingly wearable," she says. "We love it as a solid mani, but it also looks awesome as a French tip."
Minimalist Nail Art
Once upon a time, minimalist manicures ruled supreme. While bolder nail art ideas have emerged since then, Lippmann says that minimalist nail art will prove to be a popular choice yet again.
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"Minimalist prints will continue to do well from single lines across the nails to horizontal and vertical patterns," she says.
Candy-Colored Solid Nails
Remember the Skittles manicure of yesteryear? It's still a popular choice for manicures. When opting for a multicolored nail look, though, Van Iderstine recommends choosing tonal candy shades.
"Have fun with color and don't worry about making it too perfect," she says. "Pull together some colors that make you happy, and just start painting. The more random the better."
Mismatched
Have fun with your nail art and mix it up. Curate your mani by rounding up your favorite nail designs, regardless of their color or pattern. More is more.
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'80s-Inspired Negative Space Nails
These simple, yet impactful negative space nails use an '80s color palette to add interest sans effort.
Glitter Nails
With glitter nail designs, every day is a celebration. This nail trend is actually incredibly versatile, and can oscillate between understated to statement-making, depending on the look you're going for.
Related: 10 Glitter Nail Designs for When You're In the Mood for Extra Sparkle
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