I’ve been keeping a close eye on the fall nail color trends for 2026, and this season’s palette is very good at making one manicure decision turn into ten. There’s a mix of familiar favorites, richer tones and a few less expected shades that make autumn nails much more fun to plan. Whether you’re ready […]
Some nail trends disappear almost as fast as they arrive. Bubble bath nails didn’t. They’ve been around for more than two decades, survived endless trend cycles, and I still come back to them when I want something softer than color but more polished than bare nails. And yes, the story starts with one very famous
September nails sit right in that sweet spot between summer and fall, which is probably why I save so many of them. Soft shades are still hanging around, but deeper color and glossier finishes are creeping in fast. These 20 September nail designs for 2026 are the ones I keep coming back to. 1. Cat-Eye
Polka dot nails have been one of the biggest nail trends of 2026, and Dua Lipa just gave them her own bold twist. Vacationing in Portofino, she showed off oversized black dots over a sheer milky base, creating an easy transition mani for the weeks between summer and fall. Dua Lipa Goes Big With Polka
My end-of-summer nail mood is split between one last bright mani and the richer shades already creeping onto my saved list. I’ve rounded up 25 end-of-summer nail ideas for 2026, from colorful French tips and aura nails to chrome, cat-eye finishes, 3D details, and softer transitional shades. Let’s scroll. 1. Colorful Mismatched Nails Consider this
Anne Hathaway just gave sheer nails another update. For The End of Oak Street premiere in California, she wore glossy coconut water nails by celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik, and I’m already saving the look for my next manicure. Soft, creamy and slightly translucent, the shade looks especially good on her short, rounded nails. What
The short nail era is bigger than ever in 2026, and I completely get the hype. These 30 short nail designs move from barely-there manicures and glossy neutrals to chrome, cat-eye nails, florals, and statement color. Scroll on for the ideas worth screenshotting. 1. Milky White Milky white nails are one of those summer trends
Summer isn’t over yet, and the nail inspiration is still going strong. August brings bright vacation shades, softer neutrals, and a few moodier colors into the mix. These 20 August nail ideas cover everything from French tips and florals to chrome finishes and minimalist designs. 1. Micro French As summer starts winding down, I always
Some nail trends come and go, but French nails always manage to stay relevant. Whether you prefer classic white tips or colorful modern versions, there’s a reason this manicure never falls out of favor. If you’re looking for your next salon look, these 35 French nail designs are full of inspiration. 1. Classic French If
Summer velvet nails are gaining serious attention on Google Trends and social media. Bright colors and playful details have changed the mood completely, so keep scrolling for 20 summer velvet nail ideas that made me rethink magnetic polish. 1. Pink Velvet If you’re trying velvet nails for the first time, pink is a pretty convincing
