A fresh manicure never goes out of style. And with so many nail designs and manicure options to choose from, it can be tricky to make a decision—especially when there are so many 2024 nail trends. These trends ran the gamut from French tips to chrome, clean glass-like nails to even Russian manicure techniques. We gathered up the top trending manicures of the year that are likely to stick around heading into 2025. Keep scrolling to get some inspiration for your next manicure—no matter if you go to the salon or do your nails at home.
The best nail trends of 2024
Keep on to see the 2024 nail trends that you can still wear in the new year.
2024 nail trends: Chrome nails
Chrome polish was everywhere in 2017 and 2018 and then fizzled for a bit but the manicure technique started popping up again in 2023 and 2024. The shimmery, iridescent nail look is flattering and makes nails a gorgeous focal point. One of the best parts of this manicure technique is that it can be created with virtually every nail polish color and depending on the color chrome that you layer on top of polish, it can transform nails into a different shade. Below, you’ll see chrome nails in white, pink, green and the very trendy icy navy blue that’s all over TikTok at the moment.
And best of all with chrome nails, you can also create the look at home with items you already have.
@_nailsbytan_x White Chrome 🤍 #chromenails #nailinspo #nailideas
@nailsbylindsayy dark navy chrome nails giving me the same feels as the icy cold winter mornings and evenings 🥹🐻❄️🧊💙❄️✨ these ARE your next set of nails, pls get them you won’t regret it !!! #novembernails #christmas2024 #christmasnails #sparkleseason #finishingtouches #nailspo #chrome #chromenails #autumn #autumnnails #autumnfashion #glazeddonutnails #cleangirlnails #cleangirlaesthetic #glazeddonut #chromenailart #chromenailstutorial #biab #biabnails #biabinspo #cutenails #fallnails #elegantnails #winternails #winternailinspo #fyp #foryou
2024 nail trends: French manicures
The saying everything old is new again is true when it comes to nail trends, especially when it comes to French manicures. This classic manicure design never goes out of style and while it’s known for its pink base and white tip, French tips can be done in various colors and designs. See below for a few variations of French tip nails.
2024 nail trends: Glass nails
If there was an “it girl” of 2024 nail trends, it would be glass nails. This fresh and clean manicure style gives nails a glass-like look that appears extra polished. We especially love how glass nails pair well with any outfit making them very versatile. Also worth mentioning are soap nails, which are very similar to glass nails, but they are in a milky-pink hue.
@andrea.macou Loving the glass effect of this gel! #glassnails #cleangirlnails #nudenails #gelnails #cateyenails #shortnails #pearlnails #glazeddonutnails
2024 nail trends: Dark nail colors
@thenail_inspo Love it 😍 #darkbrownnails #nailinspo #nails2024 #gelnails #acrylicnails #classynails #winternails #christmasnails #thenail_inspo
@nailsbyalsn cherry cola nails all season 🍒 Using @GELCARE® Cherry Cola Top Coat * discount code: NAILSBYALSN #cherrycola #fallnails #nailinspo
Bright and pastel colors have ruled nails in the past, but 2024 was all about darker, moody nail shades. From cherry red to plums, navy and brown—dark polish shades make an equally stunning statement to their brighter counterparts.
2024 nail trends: Aura nails
@amiristudio aura nails>>>>>> #biab
Even though dark nail hues ruled 2024, there were some brighter 2024 nail trends popping up here and there and aura nails were one of them. An aura refers to the emotions and energy someone portrays, which are depicted as different colors that surround someone. And with aura nails, this gets depicted with an array of colors in one’s aura that blend together in a circular shape (they are also often called aura ombre nails).
2024 nail trends: Russian manicures
The one manicure technique that’s been buzzed about on social media all year long are Russian manicures. They refer to a manicure process that is very lengthy and detail-oriented. Russian manicures also stand out for looking clean and focusing on cuticle care, particularly in how the cuticle is often removed. (Many manicurists caution that this can be dangerous though so proceed with caution.)
@_gabbyhuffman Replying to @bgr84 come with me to get a russian manicure by @aiko_nails #efilemanicure #atxnails #nailinspo2023 #russianmanicure #drymanicure #nailinspo2023 #classicnailinspo #shortnailinspo #classynailsinspo
2024 nail trends: Tortoise nails
Tortoise print is commonly found on a pair of sunglasses, eyeglasses, belts, watches and other accessories but one 2024 nail trends was adding the pattern to fingertips. The eye-catching design makes a statement and creates interest to nails. And the mix of brown and black on tortoise print is neutral so it goes with many looks. The design was seen all over nails, as accent nails or even as French tips as shown below.
@faithjamesnails Tortoise shell nail art #tortoiseshellnails
2024 nail trends: Fruit nail designs
Fun, fruity nail designs were a top 2024 nail trend in the spring and summer months. These manicures evoked summer fun and brought the colorful in-season produce to your nails. The possibilities were endless with lemons, watermelon, strawberries and even some looks with different fruit combinations.
@opi Slice up your life and mani with this iconic summer fruit 🍉 #OPI #OPIObsessed #ColorIsTheAnswer #NailArt #NailDesign #SummerNailArt #WatermelonNails #WatermelonMani #Nails
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