2025 Nail Trends: The 18 hottest manicure and nail art styles to have on your radar
News 2025-10-24 121
Want to nail your mani game? 2025 is set to bring a bold new array of manicure trends that every nail lover needs to know about.
This summer, we have continued the tradition of wearing bright colours; reaching for red’s and orange’s with trends like ‘Sunset Nails’ and ‘Aperol SprItz Nails.’ However, this year we’re also still holding on to spring pastel hues like butter yellow, coral, milky white’s and classic nude’s perfect for adding a soft yet colourful edge to summer manicures’. But as we look at the full year ahead, 2025 nails will be all about personal expression, with a return to classic shapes and intricate nail art.
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To give us an inside scoop, we spoke to Julia Diogo, the expert nail artist behind the manicures of celebrities such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Shanina Shaik. “I have been talking to a few brands and I know there will be some quite big launches around nail care this coming year,” Julia tells H! Fashion. “Consumers are wanting products with quality and active ingredients that actually make a difference to the hands and nails.” According to Julia, social media, especially Instagram, is a major influence on trends, as it allows clients to find their favourite nail inspirations: “It’s so easy to see something, love it and then ask your manicurist to recreate,” she explains.
We also got some insider tips from celebrity nail artist extraordinaire and Senior Mylee Ambassador, Tinu Bello. She predicts the rise of a wide range of designs from mirror nails to oyster-inspired manis. “2025 will be about practicality. I predict a lot of short lengths, especially in a soft square tapered shape. These are super low maintenance and versatile for an everyday mani,” explains Tinu.
As 2025 is in full swing, nail trends are shaping up to be versatile, expressive, and filled with nostalgia. Whether you prefer the glimmer of a cat-eye effect or the playful elegance of a shorter length, there’s a look for every personality. Embrace these trends, experiment with shapes and colours, and let your nails be a canvas for self-expression.
Read on for expert insights into the key nail colours, shapes, and trends you’ll want to try this year…
The Hottest Nail Trends for 2025:
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green nails manicure © SPR agency
Pistachio Ice Cream Nails
“Soft, refreshing, and perfect for summer mani’s, Pistachio Ice Cream nails are SS25’s sweetest trend,” Tinu tells H! Fashion. “This subtle pastel green evokes the creamy coolness of pistachio gelato, and is elegant while still playful. It flatters all skin tones and brings a subtle pop of colour that’s more refined than neon and brights, but more playful than nudes.” She explains that this hue is ideal for sunny brunches or poolside selfies, and has a hint of retro charm. Adding: “Plus, it pairs perfectly with gold jewelry and linen fits. I’m obsessed with Mylee’s ‘Gelato’ Gel Nail Polish which is the perfect creamy pistachio.”
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Seashell Nails© @kimkimnails
Seashell Nails
For SS25, expect nails to take on a dreamy, underwater aesthetic – think holographic top coats, sheer washes of micro-glitter, and delicate pearl details suspended beneath a glassy clear layer. “Seashell nails take inspiration from the soft shimmer and pearlescence of shells, using layered iridescent powders, chrome foils, and milky base gels to create a multidimensional, light-reflective finish,” explains Tinu, “The main component of this style is a subtle opalescent glow that shifts between pastel pinks, lavenders, soft golds, and seafoam blues, reminiscent of mother-of-pearl.”
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Sunset Nails© @lightslacquer
Sunset Nails
“Sunset nails are layered colour gradients of golden hour skies, blending warm summer tones like coral, tangerine, dusty rose, and soft lavender into a seamless ombré across each nail or hand,” explains Tinu. “SS25 will see some added realism to the look, with subtle shimmer overlays or fine foil flecks to capture the effect of light catching in clouds or water.”
Sunset nails will also get an artistic twist, with designs featuring sun motifs, palm trees, and reverse gradients that fade from cuticle to tip – evoking the dreamy glow of an upside-down horizon.
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Ice cream manicure by celebrity nail artist, Harriet Westmoreland© @harrietwestmoreland
Ice Cream Manicure
The ice cream manicure mimics the soft scoop of delicious ice cream. It’s an ultra-glossy manicure with a sheer pink base and sometimes an ombré creamy white french tip finish. This trend leans into subtlety and elegance, it’s extremely versatile as it suitable for everyday wear or a high-fashion event.
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banna split nails © SPA PR
Banana Split Nails
Tinu says: “Banana Split Nails bring a subtle, dessert-inspired finish to your summer man pedi.This buttery pastel hue channels the mellow sweetness of ripe bananas and is perfect for anyone looking for a clean, minimalist mani with a twist of whimsy.” Tinu explains that if you love a nude, this elevates it without being OTT. She says: “The shade flatters all nail shapes and lengths, whether it’s a glossy single-color coat, a matte finish for a modern edge, or combined with white micro-French tips for a touch of contrast. It’s the kind of colour that feels like sunshine in a bottle and is perfect for summer, brunch dates, or just brightening your mood midweek.” To get this look, try Mylee’s pastel sunshine yellow shade ‘Twist and Shine’.