40+ Nail Design Trends and Ideas to Inspire You in Every Season

Taking care of our nails is an essential part of our self-care routine (like brushing our teeth and washing our faces). But, really, having just clean and orderly nails is plain boring. Instead, why not try and beautify our nails and turn them into the fashion accessory of the season? Here’s a list of the most popular current nail design trends to make your hands truly shine every day of the year.

The vast majority of us open every day with a warm cup of coffee. But, how about starting your day with a look at these gorgeous latte-inspired nails? This design makes it look as though you’ve just stirred your morning Cup o' Joe. While this design is pretty difficult to create with simple nail polish, you could just buy the wrap design online and then attach it to your nails with a clear varnish (it’s best to follow the instructions that come with the wraps).

Some styles are always going to look good — no matter the current, fleeting trends. This deep cherry single-color look is beyond timeless. We do, however, recommend keeping it seasonal so that you don’t get sick of it. Such a warm tone is especially charming during the cooler months as it beautifully contrasts with the weather. For example, this is a good style to have during the winter holiday season for the person that wants to look chic and sophisticated at their holiday party.

We’ve recently seen the nude fingernail come back into fashion. This design idea is a great way to take that trend one step further by playing with the full range of skin tone colors. Thanks to the nude upper half, the chunky and colored French tips just pop. It’s also an incredibly easy design to recreate — so no need to go all the way to the nail technician. Instead, with a few different polish colors and clear varnish, you could get this inspiring design from the comfort of your own home.

In the past year, we’ve seen neutrals and nudes take over the nail design world. We especially love this fun, swirly take on the classic browns, à la triple-chocolate color scheme. This design just beautifully showcases your natural nails. While this design might be a bit difficult for a novice painter at home, a more experienced nail tech shouldn’t find it too difficult to recreate for you. You can also order nail wraps with a similar design.