Here, a look back at the year’s defining nail trends, and a taste of what we can expect as we head into 2026. Flip phones, ...

Milky pastel nudes with jelly bean finishes are the fresh and flirty neutral everyone will be wearing on their fingertips in 2026. These are soft, sheer washes of color that look like pastel jelly ...

Piggybacking on 2025’s color scheme of easy, back-to-basic shades, the biggest nail-color trends of 2026 are all about ...

When it comes to fall 2024’s biggest nail color trends, this year has been all about the warm tones (hello, cozy cinnamon-spiced tips). For the upcoming winter months, however, experts say the ...

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Extra-glossy black lacquer is going to dominate the feeds in 2026. “The return of quiet luxury and ’90s minimalism is inspiring darker, more refined tones that balance edge with elegance,” says Jin ...

As the leaves shift and pumpkin spice takes over, it’s not just our wardrobes that are getting a seasonal update. Our nails deserve a glow-up, too. From Bordeaux wine to milky white and even sapphire ...

Slowly but surely, winter’s chill is being replaced by sunnier days — and with it, you can almost feel that early itch for spring’s light-filled energy. While the winter manicure trends were all ...

What’s the single most influential accessory of 2026? The smallest, most expressive canvas: the manicure. Going into the new year, nail colors, shapes, and art aren't just an afterthought; they've ...

While summer nail colors are dominated by happy brights and pale pastels, fall is the time to reach for more saturated shades. The best fall nail colors are sensual and moody—think warm chocolate ...

Rita Remark is a NYC-based celebrity and editorial nail artist. She is also essie’s Global Lead Educator. Chimgee Bold is a DC-based nail artist and Lead Nail Technician at nailsaloon Capitol Hill.

Match your December manicure to the season’s energy with red, green, or neutral tones, like holiday red, forest green, or mushroom gray. To add dimension to your nail look, add high-design finishes ...