The year 2022 was a big one for nails, with celebrity nail designs going viral, and the most in-demand manicurists becoming fully-fledged influencers. So what does this year have in store? We’ve gathered all the boldest and wearable trends for you to try!
Clean Girl Aesthetic
The trend for healthy-looking hair followed a period of intense grooming and maintenance in lockdown, and now nails are following suit: expect to see minimal manicures that show off healthy, pristine nails buffed to perfection everywhere you look in 2023. Nude colors hide any imperfections while enhancing the nails for a look that is clean, well-manicured and healthy. Low-maintenance everyday nails, sorted.
Long almond-shaped light brown nails are an elegant solution, they are neutral enough for many outfits.
Dusty pink nails are always a good idea, they look chic and beautiful with any outfit and match a lot of rings you may be wearing.
Glossy and absolutely nude shoes nails are a perfect solution for any season and any time, they look amazing with anything.
Soft peachy blush nails are a beautiful addition with a soft touch of nude color are amazing for any time of the year.
Barely There French
French manicures had a mini comeback last year, but for 2023, they’re even more desirable. French manicures will be barely there and very thin and natural for 2023. Think hardly noticeable, fine white tips that make hands and nails look chic and expensive.
A catchy modern French manicure with square nails and micro white corners as a fresh alternative to usual French tips.
A classy French manicure with nude nails and small white tips is a more modern version of this manicure.
Matte Nails
Because 2023 will be all about opposing trends (i.e., Tiktok’s “ballerina sleaze” aesthetic), expect a major resurgence in matte nails, especially when they’re combined with chrome elements or embellishments. To DIY, just paint a matte top coat over any of your polishes, then, add adhesive rhinestones for some contrast and visual interest.
Matte grey almond-shaped nails are timeless classics, they work with most of outfits and are always up-to-date.
Floral Nails
This trend can go so many ways depending on your vibes. These can be neon and fun flowers and flowers can also look romantic and demure, à la a scene out of Bridgerton. Whichever you choose, skip the tedious nail art and go for an all-over nail wrap or a few little flower stickers on each nail.
A chic blush manicure with colorful pressed blooms of purple and pink shades is a beautiful and girlish idea for spring and summer.
A nude and lilac manicure with nude nails accented with gold leaf and colorful dried blooms looks very spring-like.
Milky nails with colorful dried flowers are a gorgeous idea for a spring or summer look, they can be rocked at a wedding, too.
Beautiful nude nails with a chic floral design and gold foil are an adorable solution for spring and summer.
Nude nails with a bit of white blooms painted on them will be a gorgeous solution for spring and summer.
Nude nails with wihte flower stickers and gold foil are amazing for rocking them in spring and summer.
Velvet Nails
In the same way that glazed donut nails have risen to stardom, a handful of other textures are getting their well deserved 15 minutes of fame. Chunky glitters are now becoming more like shimmers and pearls.
A lovely and chic blush velvet manicure is a lovely idea for any occasion, with a catchy touch to your look.
Lilac and mauve velvet nails are a great idea to rock them - mismatching nail colors are amazing for wearing.
Nude velvet nails are a fresh take on classics, you get timeless nude nails but with a fresh and bold modern touch.
Pearl velvet nails are a beautiful and chic idea for adding a girlish touch to the look, they look shiny and stylish.
Barbiecore
If you love hot pink and magenta, this trend is for you: this year all things Barbiecore are on top! Not only interior design and event decor but also outfits, hair and nails will be hot pink! Try an ombre effect or bold pink swirls in your manicure to look on top.
An eye-catchy hot pink and nude manicure with interesting patterns and an almond shape are adorable.