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There’s no time like a nail rut. When it feels like every nail shade in the world is “been there, done that, ” the thought of getting your nails done or—the horror!—painting them yourself feels like that chore you put off time and time again. But there’s no shortage of nail ideas in the digital age, and after looking at the biggest nail trends of the season, I refuse to go another day without investing a little time into my at-home manicure.
Ask our fashion editor: Electric blue is about to be everywhere, and the easiest way to test the trend is on your nails. Whether you go for bright all over, French, or add it as an accent nail, it’s bound to make an impression.
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Red will never go out of style, but each season, we see a different variation of the hue. Right now, bright, “cherry jelly” nails are all the rage. It’s bright and fun but doesn’t feel too summery or holiday—the perfect choice for someone looking to feel confident when they look down at their hands.
Pantone’s Color of the Year “Very Peri” is making its wave through the nail industry. It’s a fun, pastel shade any skin tone can wear, and it’s the perfect primer for spring.
Whether you wear one or them all (like above), every shade of pink is approved. Bubblegum, Fuschia, Barbie, millennial, baby—we’re welcoming every single variation of our favorite hue.
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Season two of Euphoria is already influencing the beauty industry, even only a few episodes in. Rhinestones are a massive beauty trend of 2022 across makeup and hair, and we’re about to see it majorly in nails. Whether you apply them yourself or opt for press-ons, it’s pretty simple to do at home.
If you’re a neutral nail lover, this is the hue to try this season. It’s simple yet anything but basic, and it looks good on every single skin tone.
Sign up for our weekly newsletter for exclusive content straight to your inbox—including the Trader Joe's articles you don't want to miss!nd with it comes the warmth, the flowers, and the overall optimism that’s just part and parcel with a fresh, new spring. While transitional dressing can always be a little tricky, tweaking your manicure is one of the easiest and most immediate ways to usher in the season. Spring nail polish colors, in all their happy-go-lucky glory, can help bridge the gap ‘til summer and possibly even boost your mood along the way. But while the spring 2023 nail color trends definitely capture the essence of the season, they’re still so excitingly unexpected.
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This past winter was all about opulent takes on the classic moody colors typically associated with the season. Deep browns and grays got dressed up in “glazed donut”-style chrome finishes, textured charms and beads acted like nail accessories, and red carpets were dominated by vampy oxbloods. This spring’s nail trends take a decidedly more relaxed approach to manicure colors, focusing on Mother Nature-inspired shades and finishes that can make anywhere feel sunny and 65 degrees. Below, TZR taps two top nail experts for a firsthand look at what nail colors to expect to see everywhere this spring.
“We are seeing an extension of the great classics that took the nail world by storm recently, ” shares Nails.INC founder Thea Green, listing glazed donut manis, neon French tips, and pastels as just a few examples. She says to count on spring nail trends being just as fun and playful, with options for maximalists and minimliasts alike. Traditional spring colors like yellow-toned grass green, soft blues and purples, orange-tinted reds, and every shade of pink are back again this year, too. The new class of spring colors, though, are mixing things up. An editorial nail artist and CEO of the Nailing Hollywood agency, Mazz Hanna says to be on the lookout for more muted citrus shades rather than those with full-on brightness. “Think the inside of a lemon, lime, and orange rather than the vibrant outside peel, ” she explains.
For inspiration, just look to your favorite springtime drinks. The shades of muddled fruit in your cocktail is the perfect jumping-off point for spring’s biggest nail color trend.
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If 2021 was all about the French manicure resurgence, 2022 was absolutely dedicated to glazed nails. Created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt and popularized by her client Hailey Bieber, the gauzy, shimmery finish was everywhere last year — but it might
Hanna theorizes that the trend is losing steam, but could be replaced by similarly-interesting finishes. “I feel like this spring we’ll be seeing a lot more metallic and pearlized versions of the more vibrant shades of last spring.” For example, she explains, if a classic pastel purple was popular last year, the spring 2023 version would be a pearlized, “unicorn-esque” version of the same shade. “Last year we saw more pigmented pastels but this year everything feels a bit softer.”
As Green points out, there’s usually a synchronicity between fashion on the runway and nail trends as a whole — and while this year is similar, she says, it’s about pushing boundaries. “We are seeing a lot resurface from the Y2K era, bringing about the blue and neon pink hues, but also moving with the bare-face movement.” In other words, she says, “the no manicure-manicure is here to stay.”
Trending Nail Polish Colors In 2021
Originally created and coined by nail artist Tom Bachik for his client Jennifer Lopez, the emerging “lip gloss nails” trend perfectly exemplifies Green’s notion of barefaced manicures. By focusing on neat edges, clean cuticles, and just enough color and shine, the style looks especially shiny and even juicy, not unlike the way actual lip gloss works.
Milk Bath Nails Are The Dreamiest Manicure Trend On TikTokBy Catherine Santino and Jessica Fields Go For Full-On Reinvention With These Exciting Spring FragrancesBy Amanda Ross Green Nails Are Celebrities’ Favorite Go-Anywhere Lucky CharmsBy Amanda Ross Dakota Johnson’s Extra-Long Manicure Is Sporting Spring’s Chicest Color ComboBy Amanda Ross
This past winter was all about opulent takes on the classic moody colors typically associated with the season. Deep browns and grays got dressed up in “glazed donut”-style chrome finishes, textured charms and beads acted like nail accessories, and red carpets were dominated by vampy oxbloods. This spring’s nail trends take a decidedly more relaxed approach to manicure colors, focusing on Mother Nature-inspired shades and finishes that can make anywhere feel sunny and 65 degrees. Below, TZR taps two top nail experts for a firsthand look at what nail colors to expect to see everywhere this spring.
“We are seeing an extension of the great classics that took the nail world by storm recently, ” shares Nails.INC founder Thea Green, listing glazed donut manis, neon French tips, and pastels as just a few examples. She says to count on spring nail trends being just as fun and playful, with options for maximalists and minimliasts alike. Traditional spring colors like yellow-toned grass green, soft blues and purples, orange-tinted reds, and every shade of pink are back again this year, too. The new class of spring colors, though, are mixing things up. An editorial nail artist and CEO of the Nailing Hollywood agency, Mazz Hanna says to be on the lookout for more muted citrus shades rather than those with full-on brightness. “Think the inside of a lemon, lime, and orange rather than the vibrant outside peel, ” she explains.
For inspiration, just look to your favorite springtime drinks. The shades of muddled fruit in your cocktail is the perfect jumping-off point for spring’s biggest nail color trend.
Winter Nail Polish Colors
If 2021 was all about the French manicure resurgence, 2022 was absolutely dedicated to glazed nails. Created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt and popularized by her client Hailey Bieber, the gauzy, shimmery finish was everywhere last year — but it might
Hanna theorizes that the trend is losing steam, but could be replaced by similarly-interesting finishes. “I feel like this spring we’ll be seeing a lot more metallic and pearlized versions of the more vibrant shades of last spring.” For example, she explains, if a classic pastel purple was popular last year, the spring 2023 version would be a pearlized, “unicorn-esque” version of the same shade. “Last year we saw more pigmented pastels but this year everything feels a bit softer.”
As Green points out, there’s usually a synchronicity between fashion on the runway and nail trends as a whole — and while this year is similar, she says, it’s about pushing boundaries. “We are seeing a lot resurface from the Y2K era, bringing about the blue and neon pink hues, but also moving with the bare-face movement.” In other words, she says, “the no manicure-manicure is here to stay.”
Trending Nail Polish Colors In 2021
Originally created and coined by nail artist Tom Bachik for his client Jennifer Lopez, the emerging “lip gloss nails” trend perfectly exemplifies Green’s notion of barefaced manicures. By focusing on neat edges, clean cuticles, and just enough color and shine, the style looks especially shiny and even juicy, not unlike the way actual lip gloss works.
Milk Bath Nails Are The Dreamiest Manicure Trend On TikTokBy Catherine Santino and Jessica Fields Go For Full-On Reinvention With These Exciting Spring FragrancesBy Amanda Ross Green Nails Are Celebrities’ Favorite Go-Anywhere Lucky CharmsBy Amanda Ross Dakota Johnson’s Extra-Long Manicure Is Sporting Spring’s Chicest Color ComboBy Amanda Ross
