From Hot Metals To Balletcore, Meet The Latest Winter Nail Ideas For Your Next Manicure
It's time for the seasonal switch-up.
As per the sea of rich hues and seasonal styles sweeping your social feed, winter nails are now fully in focus. But it’s not all shades of red and monotone finishes – if the current landscape is anything to go by, we’re entering an era of dopamine nail art with bigger and bolder looks superseding the softer palette of 2023. There are punk goth nails à la Selena Gomez, but also mood-boosting tips, as seen on Taylor Swift at the Golden Globes, and the return of a more playful aesthetic.
'Heavily influenced by Gen-Z and millennials, Y2K is trending and hot metals will continue to thrive in the world of nails,' says Metta Francis, an award-winning London-based manicurist and founder of Nails by Mets. 'Last year we saw silver have its moment and for 2024, this will continue but with exaggerated looks. Think art on nails – 3D hot metals, jelly like chromes, textured metals all in metallic hues,' she says. Francis notes that bows are set to take over more than just our hairstyles this winter, too. 'Bow nails are currently one of the most searched nail art trends and we'll continue to see kitsch 3D nail charms and hand painted 2D bows this winter season. They're nostalgic and reminiscent of Japanese kawaii looks which act as a fun rebellion against the "your nails but better" trends of last year,' she says.
Of course, there will still be whispers of a more minimalist take but it's focusing on nail health rather than the unattainable 'clean girl aesthetic'. 'Conversely, this winter season I've seen a growing trend in natural nail treatments, especially for clients who wish to combat any nail issues (weak, splitting, you name it) and nail biting habits. I expect this to continue in 2024 as people set new beauty goals, and often take a break from extensions or experience really dry and brittle nails at this time of the year,' she adds. One professional treatment that's set to become the new BIAB is IBX. 'This professional treatment strengthens and repairs the nail from within by bonding the keratin; it's now one of my bestselling treatments and great for people who want to keep nails naked and natural,' says Francis.
So from playful nail art to natural tips, scroll for all the winter nail inspiration you'll need for your next manicure...
The latest winter nail trends for 2024
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