5 Essential Summer Nail Design Trends of 2024 (2024)

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Summer 2024 Nail Trend: Pastel Nail Colors

“This summer, soft and delicate pastels will gain popularity with baby pink, mint green, and soft lemon leading the palette,” says Walton. It's fresh and fun for summertime without the intensity of the brights and neons we're used to seeing in the warm months.

Almond Shapes

The rosy flush of 'Blush Nails' is most frequently paired with the soft, almond shape, and this look has been gaining popularity not only among Dian's client base, but also among her fellow nail technicians for a "chic, classic" effect.

Most clients lean toward one of five basic nail shapes: square, round, oval, squoval, or pointed.

Chrome 2.0

Bazaar editors noted the chrome nail trend last spring, and in 2024, it's back—with an edge. At the LaPointe runway show, celebrity artist Naomi Yasuda bedazzled models' silver nails with gems on both their thumbs and ring fingers.

Think fiery reds, splashy blues, and even vivid yellows alongside classic springtime hues like lavender and pink. These nail colors take inspiration from Fall/Winter 2024 runway shows, spring fashion trends, and mood-boosting elements of the season.

Think neon greens, bright blues, and cheerful oranges for your summer toenails pedicure. These designs are not only beautiful but also practical, offering long-lasting wear for all your summer adventures, whether it's a beach day or a casual outing.

There are a few trends in the manicure world that never lose their shine - glitter nails are one of them. This glamorous nail art technique, using glitter particles, is one of the most fashionable ways to make your gel mani stand out.

Birthday-Themed Acrylic Coffin Nails for Spring 2024: Celebratory and festive, birthday-themed acrylic coffin nails will be a hit in Spring 2024. These designs might include playful art like balloons, confetti patterns, or glitter accents, perfect for medium-length nails.

As much as we love leopard spots, Legend says crocodile-print nails are the most popular choice right now. Rather than painting your entire nail in this bold texture, Legend suggests embossing French tips with the design in earth tones.

What is V shape nail design? ›

V French tip nails feature a deep V shape instead of the “smile line” at the tip. The classic nail design includes a white V but you can have some fun with bold colors and textures and all different shapes and styles. This isn't the type of nail art that only looks good on one nail style.

The most popular colour is of course black, especially matt. Men's nails tend to be short, rarely does a male have extreme nail lengths or shapes. The preferred shapes are almost always round or square.

Business Insider asked three nail professionals about trends that are in and out for 2024. Brown nails, simple rhinestone designs, and metallic finishes seem to be rising in popularity. On the other hand, jelly nails and long acrylic manicures are being replaced by minimalist trends.

According to Jan Arnold, cofounder of CND, stone nails are the ultimate neutral mani that looks especially fresh during springtime. “Stone-inspired nail shades offer versatile color perfect for transitioning between seasons, for timeless style,” she says.

Pretty much any color can be turned chrome, but light and bright colors usually work best. Something important to note: Chrome does change the color of the polish, usually making it a little brighter.

But that's about to change in 2024, according to our experts, who have been seeing a rise in 3D accents this year (like the pink 3D bow above, or the silver 3D heart, or the clear 3D raindrops).