Because it’s never too late to make a style statement, we rounded up the nail trends for 2023 that will reign among the coolest beauty looks of the year.
The great thing about nail trends is that it’s pretty unbiased: no one colour or design is considered “out of style” because nail aesthetics are subjective. It’s also one of the easiest ways to experiment with your look by playing with colours, textures, patterns and shapes, and unlike changing your hair colour or hairstyle, it doesn’t have to be overly complicated.
Nail design fanatics might wear bright, bold colours, experiment with fun finishes and decorate their nails with intricate textures. The best part is that there are plenty of designs for everyone’s taste: dark, gothic Wednesday Addams-inspired design, aura colours to suit every mood, and much more. From classic to bold nail designs, we rounded up the nail styles that are predicted to be all the rage this year.
NAIL STICKERS
Nail stickers are definitely the most wearable among young people. It makes your hands look fun and chic as sticker designs add youthful and beautiful vibes to your nails.
CHOCOLATE BROWN
Are you in doubt about what to wear for a party or a meeting with friends? Our suggestion is to go for a neutral brown. Of course, it’s important to pick up the right tone as there are plenty of brown “chocolate” shades you can wear on your nails. The most incredible aspect of wearing brown tones on your nails is that they go with everything and do not need anything else to add to make your nails look beautiful, while they also elevate any look.
SHINY ACCENTS
While we love a good look on our nails, shiny accents will definitely make your hands look stunning and expensive as glitters show off your most stylish-royal side. What are you waiting to try on your nails? You can go for glitters in silver, gold or a mix of colour shades.
BARBIECORE PINK
Last year, everyone wore the Barbiecore trend on fashion statements, accessories, nails and footwear. We could see this stunning colour in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie (starring Margot Robbie) and Pierpaolo Piccioli’s jaw-dropping Spring/Summer 2023 collection. This year, this beautiful pink trend will continue following us into 2023.
NAILS JEWELLERY AND METALLICS
Nail jewellery and metallic will be big in 2023. Simple and clean manicures will be adorned with incredible and extravagant jewellery to really make a statement. Taking a look back at fashion weeks, some of them implemented extravagant accessories on nails. For instance, Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2021 by Daniel Roseberry took this trend to new heights. Models wore gilded fingertip accessories, finger rings with extra-long gold-covered nails and more. Another fashion brand that took this trend for its collection was Iris Van Herpen with transparent 3D printed- nail accessories, and more. Just to mention some examples.
VIVA MAGENTA
This shade is definitely a trend for 2023 as it makes nails look expensive, cute and clean. Wearing this Viva Magenta shade on your nails makes your hands look beautiful. “With the Pantone colour of the year being announced for 2023 as Viva Magenta, this shade will definitely be trending,” said nail artist Elle Gerstein.
