5 Nail Trends You Need To Try ASAP
Although we barely kicked off the year, we’re already predicting and seeing beauty trends. Today, let’s take a look at nail trends that are expected to create a buzz in 2026. If you’re all about your nails, we have five perfect nail ideas for you to try out this year.
According to nail experts, we will experience a variety of nail trends this year. While classics like French tip nails or solid glossy choices are always a hit, it’s time to branch out and express yourself with nail art. But don’t worry, some of these trends are more throwback than anything—which makes them more exciting. What can we say? We love nostalgia.
From animal print to chrome and glitter finishes, here are five nail trends that experts online are predicting!
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Animal Print
Animal print is coming back strong in 2026. One of the trends we’re looking forward to seeing this year is leopard print on nails! Why stop at leopard? Why not get creative with cow print, zebra print, etc? We’re here for it!
@nailfairylv baddie nails 🐆 | book with me on instagram: lvnailfairy #lvnailfairy #cheetahprint #fallnails #baddie ♬ NOTYPE - Flvckka & angely2k
Maximalism
This trend is for the extravagant girlies. According to Byrdie, a mani maximalism trend is brewing. What is it exactly? They describe this trend as “Charms, baubles, and jeweled stones up the ‘more-is-more’ ante, while a sheer base keeps it grounded.”
@aiiezy this set took me about 8 hours but I looove it #nailtok#maximalistnails#gold#bluenails#nailinspo ♬ original sound - 𝓡
Nude
This is another trend that’s a classic. Who doesn’t like a good nude color? It goes with everything! The 2026 spin on it is adding a milky tone to it.
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Light Colors
On the other side of maximalism is the “Clean Girl” aesthetic. In 2026, InStyle predicts a surge on “Ethereal Cool Tones.” They are vouching for whites, lights, and ethereal tones. Which makes sense given that nude is also a come-up. Furthermore, they tie it to Pantone’s Color of the Year, which is Cloud Dancer.
@taniaroseramirez First nails of 2026 #nailinspo #ombrenails #nails #winternails @WHITTWOOD NAILS ♬ original sound - Scardow
Chrome & Glitter Finishes
According to Who What Wear, a “chrome layer or glitter topper” is making a comeback in 2026. Sounds cute!
@miktokontheclock chrome blue grey nails all winter long 🩶 #chromenails #upsidedown #fyp #2026 #nailinspo ♬ original sound - Niner🧸
Which nail trend will you try out during your next nail appointment?
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