Nothing elevates a look quite like a fresh set of nails. Case in point: Dua Lipa, who is currently endorsing the most futuristic nail trend aka chrome nails. Or Kylie Jenner, who made a case for an unconventional “water droplet” manicure – a trend so hot it will leave you dripping, quite literally.
With incredibly cool manicure trends popping up on our Instagram explore page, our save folder is brimming with ideas that’ll make you wanna post a picture of your hands holding a cold margarita on your Instagram story. So to help our fellow nail fanatics, we’ve rounded up the statement nail trends that are ruling the beauty sphere. From XXL claws to milk bath colours and ‘90s supermodel manicures, keep scrolling for manicure styles that are going viral right now. P.S: Screenshot your faves for your next trip to the salon.
6 Steal-Worthy Manicure Ideas From Your Fave Celebs!
Flower Power!
This Summer might as well be 1976 because flower power is back in a big way in the form of floral nail art. Some of your fave celebs are wearing what looks like entire bouquets across their nails, inspiring us to up our manicure game!
The ‘It’ Manicure For Summer 2022
If there’s one manicure trend that’s nearly inescapable at the moment, it without a doubt is Alia’s wedding manicure. This one is so fresh-looking that we’ve actually crowned it as one of the trendiest styles of summer 2022. It’s as chic as they come and perf for summer.
Nostalgia Is Very In!
We’ve seen the resurgence of Y2K trends in clothing and makeup, and now, it’s time to infuse this into your fingertips. The Euphoria star is bringing out the space-edge nail polish with multifaceted shimmers and cosmic colours, and we’re obsessed!
Chrome Nails To Steal The Damn Show!
This mega-watt all-over mirrored nail art is guaranteed to make heads turn wherever you go. It surely stands out, but the simplicity of one colour all over makes it feel like a neutral that would work well with any outfit.
3D Jewels
The Vogue-livestream host kicked off her hosting duties armed with XXL nude nails. Vanessa Hudgens also channeled gothic gilded glamour and wore crystal-embellished nails that complimented the crystal hairpiece in her updo.
Mega Mirrored FTW!
Remember foil nails? These brought back some memories: foiled nails were all the rage back in the 2000s and guess what? The nostalgia-stoking iteration is taking the internet by storm once again.
For The Bold Type
The biggest nail trends of 2022 are remarkably similar to those that took over in 2002. The resurgence of retro trends brought lots of vampy lipstick and nails. This one in particular will never go out of style. P.S.: Look for a creamier, deeper shade rather than cherry red if you’re exacting!
’90s Supermodel Nails
The glam queens of Instagram – from J.Lo to Margot Robbie and Camilla Cabello – are all sporting the milk bath manicure. It features a very sheer overlay of milky pink polish and is dubbed the 90s supermodel nail. Tbh, it’s the prettiest nail art trend to sweep Instagram.
Screenshot your fave for your next salon appointment.
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