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 1. Beauty & Style
 2. Beauty
 3. The Biggest And Boldest Nail Trends Of 2024, According To Experts


THE BIGGEST AND BOLDEST NAIL TRENDS OF 2024, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS

Red nails are making a comeback!

By Renee CherryPublished: Jan 02, 2024 12:00 AM EST
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2023 nail trends included something for everyone, from chrome finishes to
food-associated shades like blueberry milk and cherry cola. And if trend
forecasters are accurate, next year is shaping up to be equally inspired.

Whether you prefer a solid DIY manicure or intricate, professional nail art, you
can read up on 2024 nail trends now to source ideas for the coming year. We
touched base with nail pros to get a sense of which colors and nail art trends
will dominate. Here’s what you have to look forward to.

Meet the experts: Jess Brush is a nail artist and content creator. Rachel Apfel
Glass is the founder of GLOSSLAB. Julie Kandalec is a celebrity nail artist.




STARS

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Stars are poised to become one of the biggest trends in nail art designs. “I’ve
been loving oversized stars lately and I have been seeing tons of manicures
revolving around them all over instagram,” says nail artist Jess Brush aka
@nail.betch on Instagram. “For a DIY version, I use a super thin striping brush
which makes painting so much easier. But, you can also just go for a good
quality nail sticker.”


PEACH FUZZ

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"Peach Fuzz" was officially dubbed Pantone's color of the year for 2024—so you
can expect to see the color making its way into everything, including nail
designs.


ESPRESSO BROWN

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2024 will be the year of rich, dark brown shades that echo the color of coffee,
according to Rachel Apfel Glass, founder of GLOSSLAB. “It's the perfect shade to
rock this winter and beyond and it's neutral enough to match with any outfit,”
she says.

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CAT EYE WITH CHROME

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Cat eye and chrome finishes are already popular, and both create mesmerizing,
dimensional manicures. In 2024, many people will opt to combine the two,
applying a layer of the magnetic cat eye gel polish under a sheer chrome
pigment, believes celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec. “This really can only be
done with gel, so be sure to ask your nail artist to first apply a neutral
magnetic cat eye gel (silver is best), use the magnet to move the particles into
the shape you want, and cure,” she says. “Then, between layers of non-wipe top
coat, apply your sheer unicorn chrome pigment.”


EARTHY GREEN

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2024 will bring an update to one of this year’s most popular colors, says Apfel
Glass. “While muted greens were the trend for 2023, in 2024, we are going to see
nail enthusiasts opting for something brighter and spunkier,” she says. “Greens
look good on any nail shape and length as well.”


3D GEL

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3D gel will continue its reign, particularly designs that feature a different
color on each nail, says Kandalec. “I first saw this on my trip to Seoul in May,
and it soon took hold here in the States,” she says. “I think it has longevity,
at least through summer 2024 due to the cute, jelly-textures and whimsical
details that are a nod to the 90s.” The trend requires sculpting gel, which
comes in varieties that are clear, colored, or have metallic specs, she notes.


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NATURAL NAILS

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At the opposite end of the spectrum, natural but manicured nails will be popular
in 2024, believes Brush. “In my eyes, nothing can compare to the beauty of a
clean, strong, natural nail,” she says. To DIY a natural nail that looks
polished, Brush suggests applying cuticle oil daily, filing your nails weekly,
and opting for a sheer nude or pink polish.


MIX AND MATCH DESIGNS

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You’ll likely notice a trend in nail art where no two fingers look the same,
predicts Brush. “Mix and match designs are becoming more and more popular, and I
don’t think they’re going away any time soon,” she says. “They’re the ‘cool
girl’ manicure in my opinion.” Whether your nail art of choice involves swirls,
flowers, bows, butterflies, or another design element, you can opt for a
mismatched look.


CANDY RED

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With red emerging as a major fashion trend over the last year—and as the viral
“red nail theory” that suggests red nail polish can help you attract romance
takes over TikTok—it's safe to say that classic red nails will be making a huge
comeback.

According to Apfel Glass, 2024 is specifically the year for bright, vibrant
reds. While the color always makes a resurgence during the holidays, she expects
bright red nail polish to be on everyone's mood boards year-round.


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HOT PINK AND PEACH

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Expect to see nail colors that combine 2023's Barbiecore trend and Pantone’s
2024 color of the year, peach fuzz. Hot pink and peach—and mismatched “skittle
manicures” that combine the two—will trend in 2024, according to Brush. “The
colors are classic yet fun, and I really feel like they look great on
everybody,” she says.


FLOATING LINEAR NAIL ART

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Kandalec has noticed a trend of floating linear nail art, i.e., designs with
bare/neutral colors and thin stripes. She created floating linear designs for
Staud and Christian Cowan at New York Fashion Week this year.

“These looks can be very simple and only need one color to still make a big
impact on the nail,” the nail artist says. To create thin lines, you use a size
20/0 brush from an art supply store, she says.


From: Women's Health US
Renee Cherry
Freelance Writer

Renee Cherry is a New York-based writer and editor specializing in beauty,
health, fitness, and nutrition. She earned a B.S. in journalism with a
specialization in fashion in beauty communications from the S.I. Newhouse School
of Public Communications at Syracuse University. She completed internships at
Cosmopolitan and Shape.com before taking a full time position at Shape as a
digital writer/producer. Renee spent the next six years working at Shape.com,
most recently as the brand's associate editor, before transitioning to freelance
work.

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