Nail Trends That Will Be in and Out in 2024 + Photos

Chrome and metallic nails will continue to trend in 2024, according to Tan Tran, owner and lead nail technician of VIP Nails & Spa.

“Our clients are going for more bold and futuristic looks, taking the iridescent nail trend to the next level,” he told BI.

Nail designs will be taking a more simplistic turn next year, according to manicurist and content creator Hannah Lee.

“I think that dainty looks, like adding a single rhinestone to each nail, will be something we will be seeing a lot more of,” she told BI.

According to celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann, there’s been an experimental upgrade to the manicure called the floating French design.

Instead of the white line (which the French manicure is known for) being at the tip of your nail, the new style places it more toward the center, she said.

“We have already seen chocolate nails be one of the biggest trends this fall, and I don’t think it will be going away anytime soon,” Lippmann told BI.

People can add brown polish to their manicure rotation for a more subtle and neutral look.

“Green is a huge color this year and I expect it to go well into 2024 —especially for manicures,” Lippmann told BI.

A lighter, sage green is a great way to add color to your manicure without it being too bold.

The “balletcore trend,” which is known to be light, romantic, and airy, will continue to be popular with nails and fashion next year, according to Lippmann.

“Balletcore nails still showcase a minimalist nail look but with a pink focus and the option of adding nail art such as crystals, bows, etc.,” she said.

Accent nails were trending a couple of seasons ago, but both Tran and Lee said they’re not in anymore.

“Single accent nails aren’t as popular since most people prefer a more uniform look across the nails,” Lee told BI.

According to Lippmann, many clients are interested in shorter nails instead of long acrylic manicures.

The favored nail shape has also shifted from rounded almond to short and square.

“While the almond shape was widely popular this past year, I think we will see more short square-shape nails come into play,” she said.

Over-the-top bling is out, but the need for sparkle is never truly gone, according to Tran.

“In lieu of excessive rhinestones and embellishments, delicate accents are in, with subtle gems and/or metallic accents adding a touch of elegance,” he told BI.

Dark-red polish dominated the fall and winter this year, but Lee said it’s time to move on.

She told BI that classic and brighter reds are set to be a bigger hit next year.

Manicures with differing, bold designs — such as animal print — are slowly going out of style, according to Lippmann.

“Many are now interested in the classic look of a clean, uniform manicure with the option of adding tasteful designs that still allow their manicure to remain subtle,” the manicurist said.

Although the jelly-nail trend — which focuses on sheer, glossy colors — was big earlier this year, Lippmann expects it to die down in 2024.

She said there’s more of a focus on opaque manicures with crystals or other designs.

According to Lee, geometric nails will no longer trend in 2024.

Nails with a swirl design are expected to make a big comeback instead.

“They have a fun wavy look that has always been popular,” the expert told BI. “Plus you have so many different ways to create these.”