Every year, we get excited about new beauty trends. This past year, nail art flourished, paving the way for next year to be even more epic. Given the nature of at-home manicures and the limitations of our own amateur nail skills (which, we will admit, did mildly improve back in 2020 during the pandemic), we’re ready to enlist the expertise of professionals to help us try all the newest nail trends of 2025.
That’s why we asked the industry’s top manicurists to share all the fun nail trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this year, and their answers have us eager to change up our manicures ASAP. To preview, you can expect to see fun patterns and classic shapes making a comeback, in addition to soft shades. Trying experiment with fun finishes courtesy of cat-eye nails, chrome, jelly, and iridescent top coats. The best part is there’s something for everyone, from low-key, minimalist motifs to over-the-top maximalist designs.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for popular nails to take with you to your next salon appointment or searching for nail trends you can do on your own at home, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to see new nail styles worth trying in 2025. We guarantee you’ll find a set of trendy nails that you love.
Experts Featured in This Article
Elle Gerstein is a celebrity nail artist based in NYC. Her clients include Blake Lively, Cara Delevingne, Angelina Jolie, and more.
Rita Remark is a celebrity manicurist and Essie global lead educator based in NYC. Her clients include stars like Jonathan Van Ness, Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and more.