Top nail trends to try this season: Colour, care and clever ideas

Nail trends this season highlight fresh colours, healthy care and creative twists. (Image: Canva)

If last year was all about clean-girl nails and neutral minimalism, 2025 is here to shake things up but with a thoughtful, wearable edge. Think of it as the sweet spot between bold self-expression and everyday practicality. This season’s nails are vibrant, cared-for, and artistic, proving once again that your manicure is the one accessory you wear everywhere.

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A shade for every mood

Let’s start with the fun part  the splash of colours and combinations to die for. This autumn’s palette is a mix of comfort classics and playful surprises. The Pantone colour of the year, Mocha Mousse, is serving major cosy vibes, with creamy chocolate tones and a hint of hazelnut that feel like wrapping your nails in a latte. On the brighter side, butter yellow is still going strong, adding a cheerful pop to otherwise moody days. Pastels haven’t packed up for summer either with pale pinks, mint greens, and sugar-paper blues sticking around. For the drama lovers, glossy black makes a fierce comeback, sleek on short nails with a mirror-like shine. And if festive sparkle is more your mood, get ready for cascades of glitter, arranged in dreamy decorative styles over nude bases. And, don’t miss the chrome shades in icy blues, silver, and pearl white that look like raindrops frozen in time.

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Wellness, but make it chic

The biggest flex in 2025 isn’t just nail art; as beauty and wellness are fully intertwined it’s time to show off healthy nails with manicure that radiates. Hydrating base coats, cuticle oils, and moisturised nail beds are essential to pulling off these looks. Nails that look glossy, cared-for, and effortlessly polished, even with the simplest shade. Minimalism still has a front-row seat, but it’s getting subtle upgrades. Think soft nudes with a touch of shimmer, or solid colours with just a hint of dimension. It’s the kind of “done-but-not-overdone” aesthetic that works from the boardroom to the bar, giving you versatility without sacrificing personality. After all, the best manicure is the one that complements your look rather than competes with it.

Artistic innovation with nails as your canvas

This season is all about having fun with fashion and artistry that feels wearable but fresh. Glass nails are the breakout star with an ultra-glossy, translucent finish that makes nails look like smooth panes of glass. They go with literally everything, whether you’re into minimalist chic or full-on avant-garde. Metallics are also back, but in a new, refined way. Instead of full-coverage chrome, think thin metallic lines, shimmer just at the cuticle, or a sleek chrome French tip with tiny details that catch the light without taking over. And for the creatives, abstract nail art is where it’s at. From brushstrokes to layered designs, these patterns don’t lock you into one theme, meaning they adapt easily to different outfits and moods.