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- Business Insider asked three nail professionals about trends that are in and outfor 2024.
- Brown nails, simple rhinestone designs, and metallic finishes seem to be rising in popularity.
- On the other hand, jelly nails and long acrylic manicures are being replaced by minimalist trends.
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Business Insider asked three nail experts which nail trends are in and out for 2024.
Here's what the professionals said.
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Chrome and metallic finishes are going strong.
Chrome and metallic nails will continue to trend in 2024, according to Tan Tran, owner and lead nail technician of VIP Nails & Spa.
"Our clients are going for more bold and futuristic looks, taking the iridescent nail trend to the next level," he told BI.
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Simple rhinestone designs are winning people over.
Nail designs will be taking a more simplistic turn next year, according to manicurist and content creator Hannah Lee.
"I think that dainty looks, like adding a single rhinestone to each nail, will be something we will be seeing a lot more of," she told BI.
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Floating French manicures are a trendy update to the classic design.
According to celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann, there's been an experimental upgrade to the manicure called the floating French design.
Instead of the white line (which the French manicure is known for) being at the tip of your nail, the new style places it more toward the center, she said.
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Chocolate nails aren't going away.
"We have already seen chocolate nails be one of the biggest trends this fall, and I don't think it will be going away anytime soon," Lippmann told BI.
People can add brown polish to their manicure rotation for a more subtle and neutral look.
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Sage-green nails are trending.
"Green is a huge color this year and I expect it to go well into 2024 —especially for manicures," Lippmann told BI.
A lighter, sage green is a great way to add color to your manicure without it being too bold.
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Balletcore nails combine pink hues and fun details.
The "balletcore trend," which is known to be light, romantic, and airy, will continue to be popular with nails and fashion next year, according to Lippmann.
"Balletcore nails still showcase a minimalist nail look but with a pink focus and the option of adding nail art such as crystals, bows, etc.," she said.
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On the other hand, accent nails are taking a back seat to uniform sets.
Accent nails were trending a couple of seasons ago, but both Tran and Lee said they're not in anymore.
"Single accent nails aren't as popular since most people prefer a more uniform look across the nails," Lee told BI.
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Long nails are giving way to short, square shapes.
According to Lippmann, many clients are interested in shorter nails instead of long acrylic manicures.
The favored nail shape has also shifted from rounded almond to short and square.
"While the almond shape was widely popular this past year, I think we will see more short square-shape nails come into play," she said.
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Blinged-out nails are being replaced by minimalist designs.
Over-the-top bling is out, but the need for sparkle is never truly gone, according to Tran.
"In lieu of excessive rhinestones and embellishments, delicate accents are in, with subtle gems and/or metallic accents adding a touch of elegance," he told BI.
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Put away the deep-red polish for now.
Dark-red polish dominated the fall and winter this year, but Lee said it's time to move on.
She told BI that classic and brighter reds are set to be a bigger hit next year.
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Sets with a bunch of different designs are fading in popularity.
Manicures with differing, bold designs — such as animal print — are slowly going out of style, according to Lippmann.
"Many are now interested in the classic look of a clean, uniform manicure with the option of adding tasteful designs that still allow their manicure to remain subtle," the manicurist said.
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Jelly nails are dying out.
Although the jelly-nail trend — which focuses on sheer, glossy colors — was big earlier this year, Lippmann expects it to die down in 2024.
She said there's more of a focus on opaque manicures with crystals or other designs.
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Geometric nails are being replaced with swirly designs.
According to Lee, geometric nails will no longer trend in 2024.
Nails with a swirl design are expected to make a big comeback instead.
"They have a fun wavy look that has always been popular," the expert told BI. "Plus you have so many different ways to create these."
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