Nail trends to try in 2025

Nail trends, like those in fashion and beauty, come and go. The past year marked the return of red nails, ranging from cherry to burgundy and sophisticated bordeaux, along with the rise of luminous and chrome finishes. Amopé Zola Ganzorigt, a nail artist with clients like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Sabrina Carpenter, confirms that these manicures will remain popular in the coming months, alongside cat-eye nails and dark polishes, from black to eggplant, without forgetting the deep blue, destined to become a versatile go-to shade for any occasion. We will continue to see brown manicures, inspired by Mocha Mousse, the Pantone color of 2025. As Pinterest predictions suggest for the new year, “sea-inspired nails” will multiply, featuring dark mermaid vibes, and “goodness nails” characterized by gold, jewelry, and metallic finishes. While creativity will push towards 3D nails with artistic and maximalist designs, we will also see more celebrities and individuals embracing minimal nails, almost natural, in neutral tones, which become the final step of meticulous hand care. The choice depends on our personal taste and current mood, but if you’re curious to learn about the nail trends for 2025, nss G-Club offers you some ideas to try at your next manicure appointment.

Nails trend 2025: Mocha Mousse

Hailey Bieber and Dakota Johnson figured it out long ago: brown is one of the go-to shades for the new year. Think about it: in recent months, we’ve seen coffee nails, latte nails, caramel chrome nails, burnt sugar nails, hot chocolate nails and chocolate dipped nails , and Pantone has just announced that Mocha Mousse is the color of 2025, described as having a “delicious quality of cocoa, chocolate, and coffee,” “sophisticated and luxurious,” perfect as an alternative to traditional autumnal shades like bordeaux. So go ahead with warm-toned, neutral, and earthy polishes, reminiscent of a decadent, indulgent chocolate mousse. Versatile and elegant, the Mocha manicure suits all nail shapes and lends itself to creative designs like swirls, French tips, abstract patterns, and velvety finishes.

Delicate and Discreet Nails

A few days ago, Selena Gomez announced her engagement, showcasing a marquise-cut diamond ring that sparkled, enhanced by a nude manicure with a glossy, very demure finish, created by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik. The glossy nail art confirms the return to simplicity, which is no longer seen, as in the past, as a symbol of neglect or laziness. Today, nude nails are the aesthetic equivalent of the make-up no make-up look and require a lot of care and attention. For them to shine, hands need to be hydrated and well-kept, with healthy nails, clean and finished with a coat of gloss or transparent nude polish. This category includes milky nails, soap nails, satin nails, donut glazed nails and pearl nails, which combine a soft milky white base with a glossy, metallic top coat. Playing with iridescent and pearlescent finishes can make the naked manicure even more special and sophisticated.

3D Nail Art and Jewel Nails

Sometimes, a manicure can transform into a true statement. By playing with colors, textures, and accessories, the most skilled nail artists unleash their creativity, creating nails that are increasingly extravagant and aesthetically maximalist. Jewel nails, adorned with pearls, colorful gems, and sparkling rhinestones, remain popular. Equally beloved are 3D nail arts, especially those in ton sur ton or monochromatic designs, which give nails an even more sculptural effect. Some may consider this trend kitsch, but who wouldn’t want to flaunt true works of art on their hands? These can feature flowers, piercings, jewelry, bows, small objects, animals, charms, or anything else that represents the wearer’s style and personality.

New French Manicure

As we said, trends, even when it comes to nails, are cyclical, but some classics never go out of style—at most, they evolve and adapt to modern times. One of these is undoubtedly the French Manicure, which, for 2025, takes on a thousand colors. Beyond the classic white, it becomes glittery, gem-studded, inverted, or changes its shape, elongating its characteristic half-moon into what’s called the Deep French. Fans of this trend include JLo, Ariana Grande, and Kim Kardashian, who wore a version by nail artist Kim Truong at the 2024 Oscars. Why do celebs love it? Because, besides being simple and fun, it makes fingertips appear slimmer and longer. 

Abstract Art Nails or Animal Print?

Animal prints are making a comeback in fashion, and the same is happening in nail art. While leopard prints dominate coats and blouses, tortoiseshell nails, created with brown tones, take the lead as a chic option. They can color the entire nail bed or just the tip, reviving the French manicure and making the beauty look more intriguing. If tiger patterns or snakeskin aren’t for you, art-inspired nails, particularly abstract ones, are becoming equally trendy. Feel free to embrace vibrant colors, swirls, flowing curves, stripes, polka dots, and anything that reminds you of a Kandinsky or Mondrian painting.