The Nail Colors and Shapes You'll See Everywhere This Spring

With shutdowns followed by significant restrictions, chances are 2020 did a number on your nails. For many, regular salon trips gave way to head-to-toe at-home beauty treatments. Suddenly, we were expected to become experts on everything from boxed hair dye and waxing to manis and pedis, including gel kits and press-ons.

Unfortunately, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, this do-it-yourself motto is something we'll have to stick with for the time being. And 2021 nail trends reflect this. While you will see some simple geometric and abstract nail art, these styles will likely be in monochromatic neutrals that don't look quite as ridiculous when they begin to grow out. Likewise, single, easy-to-apply shades like pinks and light blue will be popular in 2021.

Don't rule out the natural look this year, either. Because many prefer to leave the painting to the professionals, there will be plenty of nude nails out there. For those who dare to go bare, the focus will be more on nail care, rather than shapes, colors, and designs.

Want to learn more? Here, the pros walk us through all of the most popular nail trends to expect in 2021.