11 Nail Trends Everyone’s Going To Be Talking About This Year

From chic tortoiseshell prints to classic French tips, one thing is for certain: The “old money” aesthetic — which Nguyen sees reigning in 2024 — is serving up endless inspiration.

As for some particular polish shades that match the vibe? She notes that sophisticated hues like burgundy, deep green, or sheer pink on short, super clean natural nails are luxe perfection.

2023 ended with a revival of ribbon laced hair ’dos, and the coquette love affair will continue in 2024, especially when it comes to buzzy manicures.

“Coquette nails are a trend that focuses on a clean and polished look using sheer neutral shades with delicate bow embellishments,” says Nguyen. “Their overly feminine and delicate charm make them an appealing choice for those seeking a fun and feminine nail style.”

According to Arnold, healthy, natural nails are in (hence the trending “naked mani” look) — and she predicts an uptick in nail care in the coming months.

“A well-shaped and glowing nail feels good and makes you feel well cared for,” she tells Bustle. “Plus, there are so many new, incredible breakthroughs in the industry to achieve beautiful nails.” She names the CND Strengthener RXx, Cuticle Eraser, and SolarOil as must-haves in anyone’s kit.

In line with the quiet luxury vibes taking over the trends, Arnold shares that sheer polish shades will be big in 2024. “We will see translucency in color, mixed with carefully curated bright, warm, and cream palettes,” she tells Bustle.

Last year saw lots of siren-esque motifs and mermaid-inspired nail art. In 2024, those pearly aesthetics will take on a more otherworldly tone. “Think psychedelic, holographic, and pearlescent finishes that nod to an immersive, alternate reality,” says Arnold.

Kim Kardashian is a notable fan of the press-on life, which can leave your natural nails virtually damage-free with the right removal process. What’s more, nail art tools — like the TikTok-viral French tip stamps — have made recreating Kendall Jenner’s fave manicure a total breeze.

Throughout 2024, expect to see more DIY innovations and chic press-on designs flourishing, as at-home manis are becoming more advanced than ever before.

While the nail art trends of 2024 are largely minimal and subdued, that doesn’t mean that “more is more” manis are entirely on the outs.

“Extravagant details like over-scale embellishments with rich and luxurious colors will be a perfect design for a festive night out,” says Arnold. “Longer nails work well for more extravagance.”

More and more, stars are ditching their go-to lengthy tips for formal events. So if you happen to be going on a healthy nail journey in the coming months, 2024 is your year to experiment with mannequin nails.

In a word, 2024 is all about achieving your version of zen. “The year will bring inspiration, motivation, and calm to the wearer,” says Arnold.

Calming peachy shades are sure to dominate — no doubt inspired by Pantone color of the year, “peach fuzz” — alongside hues like soothing sage green and baby blue.

Arnold predicts that almond-shaped nails will continue to dominate the trends throughout 2024.

This style, which features softly rounded ends with a slightly thinner peak akin to the nutty treat, has remained a tried-and-true classic, claiming Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Sabrina Carpenter as fans who are regularly spotted with the nail shape.

Worn by stars like Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, and Khloé Kardashian, chrome nails have continued to reign supreme in the manicure world. The obsession with mirror-like finishes isn’t slowing down, either, with chromatic hues in shades of red, gold, black, and more subtle neutrals set to take over 2024.