I’m all about trying new nail trends. Like, I’m the kind of person who scours Instagram and Pinterest for nail art ideas before I make * my appointment. Valentine’s Day nails? I had them planned out in November. The press- on nail trend? I’ve presently got about TK impeccably curated sets at home. And the very moment Hailey Bieber captured her “ glazed donut ” nails on TikTok, I was formerly cocktailing polishes to recreate the look myself. principally, I’m
devoted
to my craft, which is why I’ve been asking every single nail artist I know recently what the biggest 2023 nail trends will be.
And ya know what? 2023 has delivered some trends I’m hella agitated about, like tinges I anticipated( hi, Viva Magenta, Pantone’s Color of the Time) and updates on 2022’s fave designs and shapes( like pall nails, squiggly lines, and neon tones), but also new designs notorieties will be trying, guaranteed. Behold 2023’s biggest nail trends, according to my IG- stalking and nail expert and nails.Inc author Thea Green.
1. “Lip gloss” nail trend
Mark my words This will be the new “ glazed donut ” manicure of 2023. Chased “ lip buff ” nails by celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik, this mani involves the same candescent gold finish as Bieber’s notorious nails, but with raw nail polish underneath that matches your skin tone. It’s principally like the nail interpretation of outlining your lips with a neutral lip liner and beating it with lip buff.
2. Micro-French nails
Ultra-thin lines make a classic French mani look way cooler, IMO, especially when paired with short, squared-off nails, says Green. Why? Because of their matching angles and lines. “ We ’ve seen a rise in micro-French manis on square nail shapes because they look much more flawless on square tips, ” she says. However, paint your polish on a silicone manicure sponger, and push the tip of your nail into it to get a thin line, If you need a little
guidance
to DIY a straight line.
3. Natural lengths for 2023
I, tête-à-tête, will noway give up my long gel extensions, but I’m having delightful playing around with short, natural lengths this time. It’s a cool contradiction if you’re used to long nails and look dateless with a simple neutral shade or indeed a micro design. I invested in a full manicure set so I could crop, train, and buff my nails at home. I’ve also been layering up cuticle oil painting every time I suppose about it to keep my nail beds moisturized and smooth. Which reminds me let me do that rn.
4. Candy-red nails for 2023
I prognosticated many months ago this would be a trendy af downtime nail color, and I was right. Bright-red nails have been each over TikTok, thanks to the “ red nail proposition ”( which I tête-à-tête tested on my last date, and it works). I did an each-over red with Mischo Beauty’s Good Kisser, but I’ll def be enforcing two trends in one by trying a French tip with red polish next.
5. Velvet nail trend for 2023
“ Thanks to the glazed-donut nail trend, we ’re allowing that shimmer tones will surely make a major comeback in 2023, ” Green says. And the coolest way to wear shimmer on your nails rn? With a glamorous nail polish that “ activates ” the shimmer flecks to affect this fuzzy,velvet-esque texture. Top it off with a candescent top fleece and rocks
for an extra-blinding finish.
6. Magenta nails
Points were made, Pantone, because I’m completely loving the 2023 Color of the Time Viva Magenta, which is a vibrant,mid-toned, blue-ish pink. It plays off of the bright- pink shade we all loved seeing in the before-the-scenes snaps from Greta Gerwig’s Barbie but feels streamlined in a 2023 way. Turn up the cool factor by choosing a shimmery magenta polish and playing around with designs, like florals and squiggly lines( two further trends we’ll def be seeing this time).
7. Matte nails
Because 2023 will be each about opposing trends( i.e., Tiktok’s “ ballerina sleaze ” aesthetic), anticipate a major rejuvenescence in matte nails, especially when they’re combined with chrome rudiments or embellishments. To DIY, just paint a matte top fleece over any of your polishes, also, add tenacious rocks
for some discrepancy and visual interest.
8. Floral nail designs for 2023
This trend can go so numerous ways depending on your
vibes
Nail artist Holly Falcone did neon, fun flowers for Susan Alexandra during spring/ summer 2023 New York Fashion Week( shown over). But it can also look romantic and demure, à la a scene out of Bridgerton. Whichever you choose, skip the tedious nail art and go for an each-over nail serape or many little flower stickers on each nail.
9. Slime-green nails
According to Green, neons aren’t going anywhere in 2023. This time, anticipate seeing the extra-terrestrial shade far and wide, from handbags to eyeliner toenails. However, try a slime-green French-tip manicure and one or two green accentuation nails, If you want to dip your toes nails into the trend.
10. Light-pink nails for 2023
Still, ballet apartments, and lists the last many months, If you’ve also been wearing leg warmers. Essie’s Ballet Slippers and Olive and June’s Pointe are my faves because they don’t get streaky or need a bajillion fleeces to make up( and obviously, the names completely fit the vibe).
