Best Nail Designs for 2024

What to expect from nail trends today? What colors will win the hearts of fashionistas this season? Having analyzed trendmakers' blogs on Instagram and Pinterest and user queries in search engines, we at Barb have deduced the main features of mani trends for this year.

Top Nail Trends 2024

According to Zola Gansolight, trendsetter in the world of nail art, convenience and restraint are at the forefront this year. Let's see which designs are worthy of attention  right now.

Short Red Nails

Minimalistic short nails are fashionable to wear this year without any additional decoration. Only color plus shape. The classic red nail covering and other light shades of from bloody-red to coral are in fashion, and as for the shape - the square with clear or slightly rounded edges is back in fashion.

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Long Nude Almond Nails

It's either color or length. If you are not ready to sacrifice the length of your nails, you will have to pick up some restrained nail art color. Nude almond nails with glitter - the perfect choice for those who seek elegance with a touch of glamor and prefer long nails.

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Nude coat with black pattern

If you are tired of the classics and want a little variety, opt the nude coating with some elegant black drawings. Circles and squares, abstract drawings and simple portraits made by one unbroken fine line - this manicure is for those who prefer to stand out.

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Black French Tips

The classic French tips are always in trend, and in 2024 it gets a new execution in black color. Black French manicure looks modern and bold. And to be 100% in line with the trend, choose a black French tips with floating tips.

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Luxury Chrome Nails

The quiet luxury trend suggests delicate and muted shades of gel nail polish that look luxurious and elegant. Pale pink or white chrome nails will emphasize your status and give your image a note of tenderness and sophistication. Add tiny rhinestones to make the nails look chic and rich.

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French Nails With Paintings

Not quite new, but still trendy is the classic white french tip nails with paintings. Lace nails with white tips or French with an accent pattern on the ring finger are beautiful and original.

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Color Contrasts

Another novelty of nail art 2024 is bright contrasting colors of natural shades. It can be a combination of coffee with milk, natural green with orange, black with white. Such nails will look beautiful on very short nails. We will talk more about color combinations below.

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Trendy Manicure Colors

The year of the Dragon is characterized by an affinity for naturalness and classics, both in fashion in general and in terms of nail color. According to Natalie Minerva, selebrity nail artist and OPI Global Ambassador, we have to choose between rich, natural tones and delicate pastels, which will be the center of attention this year.

Glossy nude

Beautiful nude nails will be the center of attention all year long. Add small accents to the design, such as delicate pearlescent glitter or delicate micro-strasses to give your nails an interesting twist.

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Delicate Milk Nails

There is another nail idea for minimalist fans. Neat square nails with a glossy milky coating do not require additional decorations. If you want to make the design more rich, highlight one nail with an original design.

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Red With black or White

Remember when we mentioned contrasts before? Red, black matte and white is a classic that is coming back into fashion. Create unique designs using geometric patterns, abstract lines or contrasting cross-stripes for a dramatic and stylish look.

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Neutral and Black Combination

It's nude time again! A neutral nail base with black details is another classic idea that has been on trend since late summer and will be in fashion until the end of 2024. Experiment with nude gel polish by adding subtle black stripes, abstract patterns or geometric elements.

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Natural Green Manicures

Green is not only the official color of 2024, but also a trendy shade of nail art. In spring and summer, natural tones from light green to mint and floral motifs (leaves, flowers, trees) will prevail. In fall and winter, dark green nails with abstract and marble prints will be in the trends. 

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Black Nails with Silver

If gold decor this year will be considered an anti-trend, then the situation with silver is quite different. To give your manicure a stylish and elegant look, use silver rhinestones, glitter (no fanaticism!) or metallic foil.

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Pink Cat Eye Nails

Almost forgotten in the past years, cat eye pink nails are back in fashion. The novelty of 2024 - delicate pearlescent nails and mirror shades. Pink cat's eye does not require additional elements - this design is very beautiful and self-sufficient.

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Black and White Classic Nail Art

A black and white nails are always a stylish choice. Wait until mid-fall and you'll see this trend on the Instagram feeds of all the fashion bloggers.

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White Pearl Nails

If you lived in the 90's, you definitely remember that all the fashionistas of that time wore pearlescent manicures. Meet the reincarnation of mother-of-pearl! Delicate pink or white pearl nails with a subtle pearlescent shine in the style of quiet luxury are a hit this season.

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Pink and Purple Aura Gradient

Also in fashion are pink and purple ombre nails in the form of aura - when the gradient stretches from the center to the edges, creating a halo effect. Hurry up to show off this look now - it will be out of fashion by the end of the year.

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The Nail Art 2024 Antics That are Still Worth a Shot

Anti-trends are a very controversial concept. Why is bright neon, which was the main summer trend last year, now considered old-school? We are of the opinion that the main thing is not fashion, but comfort and personal preferences. Here are some examples of a few "anti-trends", which in our subjective opinion can look very beautiful.

Gold Nail Designs

A little bit of gold will give any design a luxurious and sophisticated look. Gold nail decoration is perfect for special events and celebrations, so why forget about them?

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Long Nails

Long coffin nails are not for everyone. But if you have thin and graceful fingers, such a design will give your hands an even more graceful and feminine look. Moreover, the length always allows you to realize complex and interesting designs.

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Bright Neon Mani

Neon is for the young and energetic ones. If you like to go against the flow, these bright pink, orange or yellow summer nails are a great option. If you want to be on-trend, check out our summer 2024 nail ideas.

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Matte Brown Coating

Brown matte finish is very beautiful and elegant. By the way, it looks great on short nails, which are in fashion now.

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Rhinestones and Diamonds

Sometimes you want to allow yourself a little luxury. And if you really want to, you can. Wear rich and beautiful white nails with diamonds and be confident and natural - who knows, maybe you will become the new trendsetter in your surroundings.

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