Color Trends
Dark cherry red, mocha mousse (Pantone’s Color of the Year), nude nails, pastel aura holographic, navy blue, forest green, metallic silver and gold
Popular Design Types
Glitter & Sparkle
Glittery gold finishes, sparkly polish matching sequin attire, rainbow confetti ombre designs fading from glitter to nude base
Metallic & Chrome
Metallic silver with reflective mirrored looks, shiny checkerboard patterns resembling disco balls, Chrome powders in mixed metallics, champagne-colored chrome
French Manicure Variations
Micro French tips, black French tips with sheer bases, glitter French tips, Metallic or jewel-toned tips, glitter or shimmer on white tips
Rhinestones & Embellishments
Sparkly rhinestones and pearl studs adding glamour, Multi-colored rhinestones over neutral polish, silver rhinestones circled with starburst designs
Celestial & Stars
Gold and silver metallic nails with stars, deep blue nails with star sprinkles, Hand-painted vibrant colorful stars
Winter Wonderland
Black tips with dainty snowflakes, pink and light blue ombre with blue and white flowers and gold swirls Rellery, Snowflake designs using thin liner brush and dotting tool Maniology
3D Designs
3D bow embellishments, 3D floral designs on nude bases Country Living, 3D “2025” balloon designs with squiggly strings Maniology
Holographic & Iridescent
Holographic manicures reflecting light in mesmerizing colors creating multi-dimensional effects Good Housekeeping
Classic Red with Twist
Glossy red with gold glitter accents, metallic stripes, matte red finishes Duckanddry
Ombré & Gradients
Glitter tips creating gradient effects, burnt stars-inspired ombré Cosmopolitan
Black Nail Theory
Dark glossy black nails for confidence and elegance Rellery
Negative Space Designs
Negative space techniques with nail tape, black and glitter polish Cosmopolitan
Designer-Inspired
Versace-inspired manicures with gold and black polish featuring iconic logos Cosmopolitan
Text & Numbers
Spelling out resolutions or “party” on fingertips