Pillbox nails are the retro twist on French tips – here are 40 designs to try
Fancy a funky French tip with a retro twist? Pillbox nails might be the style for you… Characterised by two-tone colour blocking that splits each nail horizontally, pillbox nails take their name from the classic capsule shape. The result is a playful, highly customisable take on the traditional French manicure.…
8 standout nail trends spotted at Paris Fashion Week SS27
Taking place 28 September – 6 October, Paris Fashion Week brought the spring/summer 2027 fashion cycle to a close, following events across the globe – including in New York and London. Press, celebrities and fashion industry names came together for 68 shows and 34 presentations – each of which saw…
Revealed: trending nail styles for autumn/winter 2026
As cosy season approaches and we begin reaching for fluffy jumpers, sipping steaming mugs of hot chocolate and enjoying the crunch of autumn leaves under our feet, it’s also time for a nail renaissance… But which nail styles are set to dominate sweater season this year? We’ve done the research…
Get the jelly nail look: 13 products for glass-like fingertips
The nail trend that looks like it was made from sunshine and rainbows: jelly nails, is taking over – and these are the products you need to recreate it… Featured image courtesy of Instagram.com/aleksandrazajac.nails This year, opaque shades are making way for softer, more sheer and altogether more playful colour.…
Pinterest predicts 5 top nail trends for men
While nail culture has historically been associated with women, the craft has increasingly found a place in men’s grooming routines. According to Pinterest’s 2026 Men’s Trend Report, five nail trends are currently shaping the way men are approaching manicures and self-expression… 1. Silver styles Pinterest notes that silver looks are…
60 low-maintenance nail designs for simple autumn styling
Autumn nail designs are undeniably beautiful, but not everyone wants an intricate autumnal scene or elaborate nail art that needs redoing or retouching the moment the nail starts to grow out. Enter: seasonal, subtle nail styles. There are plenty of ways to capture the essence of the season on fingertips…
What are nuance nails & why are they trending?
As a desire for escapism sweeps social media, nails are following suit. The latest trend, nuance nails, involves layering different textures and finishes to create a whimsical wonderland on fingertips. Originating in Japan and Korea before making its way West, nuance nails combine cat eye, chrome and jelly finishes to…
50 nail art ideas to turn up the heat this August
August marks the final full month of summer, making it the perfect time to embrace every last moment of seasonal style. From sun-soaked shades and holiday-inspired nail designs to playful pops of colour, check out our roundup of nail looks that capture the magic of warmer weather, getaway vibes and…
Food & drink-inspired nails are trending: here are the most popular styles
From glazed donut nails to blueberry milk manicures, consumable-inspired nail trends have been serving major inspiration for seasons. And for summer 2026, fresh new flavours are taking over. Feast your eyes on this… Alongside the much-loved butter yellow nail trend, 2026 has served up a delicious mix of matcha manis,…
40 subtle nail styles for a soft summer look
As the weather warms up, our social media feeds become awash with nail inspiration. From neon brights to gembellishments, summer manicures are often about colour, creativity and maximalism. But for those who favour a more pared-back aesthetic, there’s another option: subtle summer nails. Offering a quiet nod to the season…
10 nail art trends that will define summer 2026
As temperatures rise, so does the appetite for fresh nail inspiration. Every year, summer introduces a new wave of trends, and 2026 is no exception. This season’s most sought-after nail looks blend vibrant colours, playful textures and holiday-ready designs that channel the essence of summer… Beauty comparison website, Cosmetify, analysed…
7 trending nail colours for summer 2026
Summer 2026’s nail trends are officially here. Beauty booking platform, Fresha, has dug into Google search data to find the nail shades set to dominate the season – and they do not disappoint… All buttered up If butter yellow keeps showing up on your feed, there’s a reason. The dreamy…
Diet Coke nails are trending: what are they & how can you recreate them?
Given the recent obsession with food-related nail trends – glazed donut, blueberry milk and butter yellow to name a few, it is no surprise that Gen Z’s latest nail art craze borrows from one of the world’s most popular drinks. Diet Coke nails are dominating social media, but what does…
Award-winning nail pro predicts top nail trends for 2026
Sarah Akhtyrska is an international nail competitor, Nailympia winner, educator & judge. She started her career in Ukraine, and after becoming a regional trainer in nail aesthetics, Sarah relocated to the US in 2022. A year later, she co-founded A-SKY Studio in Manhattan. Now, she is sharing her nail trend…
The 10 most searched nail trends for spring 2026
Spring sees the return of pastel colour palettes, floral motifs and mood-boosting manicures. But what nail art trends will dominate in 2026? Beauty booking platform, Fresha, has revealed the top 10 nail trends for spring 2026, based on search data comparing year-on-year figures from 2025 and 2026. Introducing the most…
