2024 has come to an end, leaving us with a spectrum of nail trends—some that missed the mark, others that passed the vibe check, and a few that truly won our hearts. To kickstart your new year in style, we’ve rounded up the best manicure trends of 2024. From mesmerizing chrome finishes to timeless red and white designs, and innovative shapes that redefined nail art, these trends are sure to inspire your next look.
1. Barely Blushed Natural Nails
These almond-shaped nails capture the essence of subtle sophistication with a sheer pink nude polish, giving a natural yet polished look. Achieved through a gel application, the translucent finish exudes a glossy, healthy shine that mirrors the “clean girl aesthetic” trend of 2024.
2. Liquid Gold Chrome Nails
Created using a gold chrome powder over a gel base, the mirror-like finish embodies the futuristic metallic trend of 2024.
3. Bold Nails
Bold hues like burgundy, greens, purples, and blues were also quite a trendsetter in 2024.
4. Neon Tips
Neon tip nails took the 2024 nail scene by storm with their bold and playful appeal. Featuring a classic French tip design with a vibrant twist, these nails combined clear or nude bases with electric hues like neon green, hot pink, or fluorescent yellow.
5. Abstract Allure
Glassy velvety nails mesmerized in 2024 with their soft, luxurious finish and translucent glow. This trend combined the smooth, frosted texture of velvet with the ethereal shine of glass, creating a look that felt both modern and timeless. Achieved using semi-sheer gel polishes, layered shimmer powders, and top coats with a matte-glossy fusion, these nails reflected light beautifully while maintaining a silky, muted elegance.
6. Velvet Glow Glass Nails
Glassy velvety nails mesmerized in 2024 with their soft, luxurious finish and translucent glow. This trend combined the smooth, frosted texture of velvet with the ethereal shine of glass, creating a look that felt both modern and timeless. Achieved using semi-sheer gel polishes, layered shimmer powders, and top coats with a matte-glossy fusion, these nails reflected light beautifully while maintaining a silky, muted elegance.
7. Pearl French Dreams
Pearl nails reigned as a top trend in 2024, adored for their soft, lustrous finish that echoed the timeless beauty of natural pearls.
8. Reverse Nails
Reverse French tips made a bold statement in 2024, flipping the classic French manicure on its head. Instead of highlighting the tips, this trend accentuated the nail’s cuticle area with bold arcs of color, metallic lines, or shimmering details, while leaving the rest of the nail in a neutral or sheer finish.
8. Tango Tortoise Nails
Tortoise nails brought a sophisticated, earthy vibe to 2024 with their warm, marbled patterns inspired by tortoise shell. Featuring rich caramel, amber, and black tones swirled together, these nails mimicked the natural texture of the classic design.
