Just like makeup and fashion, nails also have their own trends. Here’s what we can expect to see more of in 2023.
Jelly Nails and Popcicle Nails
This trend is a nail look you have never seen before! It is achieved by mixing a few drops of topcoat (clear nail polish) with a light pink colour to achieve a glassy and glossy polish. The effect is like jelly, a lightly transparent coloured polish. To elevate this look, Popcicle Nails use the same method but with bright colours like yellow or aqua.
French Manicure (with a twist)
After having a little break from the limelight, a classic nude nail and white tip French Manicure is back in style. But if you want to upgrade your look there’s plenty of ways to dress up your traditional French Manicure. This could include bright coloured tips instead of white, having a classic French Manicure but with abstract shapes printed overtop, or why not try metallic tips? This well- known and classic nail style is very easy to play around with without loosing its effortless and minimal chic effect.
Velvet Nails
Great for a special occasion, Velvet Nails are glitter nails where the glitter is so fine (almost sand-like) that it gives the appearance of velvet. Mostly seen in dark velvet-like colours such as burgundy, emerald, or a brown-toned pink this trend is sophisticated and glamorous to the nines.
Mismatched
Nails
Exactly as it sounds, mismatched nails have a different colour or a different pattern on each nail. Usually matching a theme such as pastel colours, patterns and prints, or eclectic icons this is a statement nail look and certainly comes off as eccentric, maximalist, and bold.
Short Nails
Yes, lengths of nails also come and go in style and right now we’re seeing a move away from the sometimes impractically – long acrylic nails. Shorter nails are showing a more demure and effortless side to nail trends which, paired with the statement trends of mismatched nails or bright colours, really contrast the design of the nails and put everything back into balance.
Metallics and Pearl Sheens
Like the Velvet Nails trend, we’re straying away from chunky glitter, but everyone still likes a bit of sparkle. Instead of glitter providing a sparkly finish, metallics and pearl finishes are much more about shine. Silver, Gold, Copper, and Pearl nails will catch the light creating a sleek and smooth effect with a more subtle statement pop than glitter.
Bright Colours
Neutrals are out and bright colours are in! Bright block colour nails have been a trendy choice this year, with the release of the Barbie movie on everyone’s brain and having a big nostalgic effect on the fashion and beauty industry Barbie pink nails are a must this season.