10 Cool and Trending Manicure Designs That Are Sure to Catch the Attention of Everyone Around You

Want to give your nails a fresh new look? Whether you love bold designs or something more simple, the right manicure can totally boost your style. Check out these 10 cool nail ideas that are sure to make your hands stand out.

1. Floral prints

Floral motifs on nails are especially popular in the warm season. This summer, bright colors are in trend. Flowers can be multicolored, bright yellow or orange, but even calmer shades will look relevant.

2. Animal print

Animal print is as synonymous with autumn as florals are with spring—and it’s not going anywhere. The print is predicted to rise by 33% as autumn approaches.

3. Natural short nails

In 2024, the trend is shifting towards short, simple nails, with the classic shape leading the way. Expect to see more natural, clean looks with pearlescent, and clear shades, offering a polished and chic appearance.

4. Chocolate nails

All shades of espresso and chocolate are welcome.

5. Tortoiseshell nails

Hailey Bieber was spotted sporting the tortoiseshell nail trend back in September last year.

6. Chrome nails

Whether you prefer long nails or short, there’s no denying that chrome nails were huge in 2023, largely due to Hailey Bieber’s #glazeddonutnails. This year, the chrome trend is still going strong—but with a fresh twist.

7. Sheer shades

While sheer shades and jelly finishes often feel like summer trends, they’re set to remain popular as we head into the next season. “Sheer shades will still be big for autumn and winter, but they’ll shift away from last year’s peach and pink lip gloss-inspired tones,” says an expert.

8. Ombre nails

If you’ve missed the memo, ombre nails have been everywhere—on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and the hands of celebs like Kylie Jenner and Dua Lipa. While ombre nails aren’t a new trend, they continue to dominate for their versatility and timeless elegance.

9. Pearls

All types of pearl nail designs, including pearlescent finishes, are on-trend.

10. French

French is back in fashion. This season, you can not be afraid to experiment and choose bright colors. French can be iridescent, shiny, reversible, chrome, and other. If you prefer the classics, do not get upset, the usual french with a white tip is now also relevant.

However, you should avoid french with thick lines, this is a thing of the past long ago.

And here you can check out 10 more on-trend manicure options.