These Are the Only 2023 Nail Trends That You Need to Know
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IMAX TREETo find out which nail trends, nail colours and nail art we will all be booking in for this year, I asked two top nail experts to share their predictions with me. Ahead, celebrity nail artist Gracie J of The Editorial Nail and Samantha Kendrew, head educator at Mii Cosmetics, share the 2023 nail trends that you should have on your radar. Get ready to book in that all-important nail appointment.
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@nailartbyqueenieIt's a nail trend that has taken over our social media feeds recently, and this optical-illusion manicure is set to continue into 2023. The ombré effect creates a three-dimensional look that gives the illusion of light and shadow on the nails. We can also expect to see the traditional French manicure take a twist, with abstract placement that turns the simple lines on its head.
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@nailartbyqueenieLavender is one shade you can expect to see a lot of this year, making it the perfect way to wear the trend.
Taking the above into consideration, add this colour to your nail polish collection, stat.
A must-have for creating French tips or fine white lines.
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IMAX TREEAdorning a nail on each hand with embellishment is a super wearable way to embrace the trend.
The rhinestones have a glued back, making the application easy and long-lasting.
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@nailartbyqueenieA velvet-inspired twist on a French mani. We love.
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@hollyfalconenailsWhen your bold blue velvet mani perfectly compliments your Milk Makeup stash.
You can use the included magnet on the top of each cap to customise your nails in swirling patterns.
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@browngirlhandsThe chocolate-toned mani of dreams.
I love this Nails. Inc set, which comes with 24 tonal tips.
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@betina_goldstein"Melted metallics and iridescent silver finishes give an out-of-this-world, virtual-reality feel to nails," says Kendrew. We're continuing to see chrome powders and molten polishes reign, and this trend is only going to gain momentum in 2023.
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@nailartbyqueenie*Saves for next trip to the nail salon*
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@nailartbyqueenieCreated by using a chrome powder which is buffed into the nail.
The effect can easily be recreated at-home with metallic nail polish.
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@nailartbyqueenieBeauty can often be a mirror for—or a form of escapism from—the world around us, and Kendrew predicts that we'll be tuning in to optimistic colours over the next few months. "Bold, uplifting colours such as turquoise, fuchsia, bright blue and luscious red will showcase this desire for optimism and joy," she says. Whether it's a minimalist French tip or clashing bright tones, we're getting a hit of dopamine from these bright nail hues.
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@harrietwestmorelandMint green is another shade set to be everywhere this year. Opt for it on your tips for a clean-and-cool-girl way to wear the trend.
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@themaniclubLooking at this mani is an immediate mood-booster.
Everything about this shade is joyful. It's like summer in a bottle.
Models’ hands were rocking hot pink at countless SS23 runway shows.
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@nailartbyqueenieWe're getting all the good vibes for these mood-ring nails in 2023. Also coined aura nails, this nail art design is created with an airbrush gun, so it's a design you should definitely book in with your nail technician for the best finish. However, we're also seeing the return of colour-changing nail polishes that react to temperature, so you can still get the mood-ring effect at home.
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@himichelleliWe have nail, eyeshadow and vintage leather jacket envy right now.
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@imarninailsValentine's Day is just around the corner...
This highly pigmented, matte shade changes your nail colour depending on the temperature.
Create your own mood board nails with a light lilac shade mixed with blues and pinks.
This quick-drying polish is a real time saver.
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@BAMBINAILSSThis trend is as much about texture as it it about colour. Think of it as a blended French manicure—pinky-white in hue with a sheer, high shine finish.
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@HARRIETWESTMORELANDThis easy-to-achieve and low maintenance trend is a fresh and fun take on natural-looking nails. Choose between cool-toned and warm-toned shades to best suit your skin tone.
Builder gel is often used as sheer, natural-looking base for nail art. Wear it on its own to effortlessly nail the milky effect.
Essie have wide range of options when it comes to choosing neutral nail colours, but this sheer option is spot on for this trend.
