As the brisk fall air moves in, so do the latest nail trends previewed on the runways of your favorite designers and Instagram. Though you may not be visiting your tried and true nail tech as often as you’d like, these nail looks are the perfect calming quarantine activity that you can easily achieve at home (and keep your coins in the bank).
We get it, your nail tech is the ultimate source for nail trends, but we’ve made it easy to stay in the know by putting together a list of what you’re sure to see in the upcoming months. Whether you love doing your nails as a form of self-care or you’re in need of a color boost, scroll through below for a look at your next style.
1. Mix & Match
This color trend brings all the fun to your next manicure. Why stick with one color when you can use a mix of shades to complete the look? Different variations include complementary colors, different shades of one color or picking whatever your heart desires.
2. Between The Lines
A great way to add something extra to a plain manicure is to paint a single line on your nail. You can even choose to add lines in varying directions to create a cohesive look.
3. Naked Manicure
If you’re all for the simple aesthetic, look no further than the naked manicure. A level up from bare nails, all you’ll need are sheer shades like OPI Bubble Bath ($8.69) and a clear topcoat to achieve that polished look. If you feel like treating yourself, get a set that has your sheer shades and topcoat in one from Eternal 5 Collection ($13).
4. Bubblegum Pink
Soft pinks step aside because this punch of color has arrived. Bubblegum pink is a great shade for when you want to make a statement.
5. No Limits
Have you ever had trouble deciding on a theme for your nails? With nail art or colors, there are no limits. Do it all.
6. All That Shimmers
Glitter, the quintessential holiday manicure. Want to put a spin on your mani? Try placing the glitter at the tip of the nail and creating an ombre or gradient effect.
7. Nudes
Need we say more? You can never go wrong with nude. Our current favorite is Orly Color Labs latest collaboration with undergarment brand, Nue, to create a custom-blended nude gift set. All proceeds are donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
8. Animal Print
Leopard print and tortoise won’t be the only animal prints this season. Be prepared to also see cow print take its turn in the limelight.
9. Classic French
The simple, yet sohpisticated french manicure has made a comeback. Tip: a simple change of your nail shape brings a whole new take on the classic.
10. Elevated French
A twist on the classic white tip, these french manicures add flair. Swap out the white for a color or pattern of your choosing.
11. Black & White
The contrast of black and white are unmatched. With these two colors the world is your oyster.
12. Candy Apple Red
If we had to pick a color that signifies the holidays, a classic red would win every time.
13. Mask Matching
With masks being a normal part of daily life, why shouldn’t you match them to your favorite mask?
14. Moon Inspired
The half moon manicure uses two contrasting colors: one that covers 1/3 of the nail and another at the base in the shape of a half moon. This easily takes your average manicure up a notch.
15. Assymetrical Moon
To achieve this nail design inspired by the half moon, take a color along the tips of your nail and bring it down along one side to create a “swoosh” as thick or as thin as you’d like.
16. Metallics
The shimmer from metallics is hard to resist.
17. Pop Art
This trend provides a whole new way to make your nails pop…literally. Paint them the color of your choice and then outline the edges of your nail with a contrasting color.
18. Matte
High gloss shine is usually a go to for most manicures, but adding a matte polish or top coat to a look just hits different.
19. Negative Space
There’s no need to cover the whole nail with color for your next manicure. Have fun by creating designs with negative space.
20. Ocean Deep
There’s just something about deep cobalt blues that bring a winter manicure together.
21. Abstract Shapes/Patterns
Let your creativity fly with this trend. Create whatever shapes and patterns you want on one nail or all to add your personal spark of genius.
22. Split Nails
The more (colors) the merrier. Place two colors next to each other on a single nail and voila, you’ve mastered it.
23. Nature-Inspired
Taking a page from nature’s book, these looks emulate the beautiful designs already found on Mother Earth.
24. Green
No surprises here when it comes to this holiday shade. Any variation of this color works to bring holiday cheer.
25. Gray Blue
Cool down your manicure with these gray blue shades.
Tell us what manicure you’re dying to try next in the comments below!
