6 nail trends that never go out of style

Every year – and, let’s face it, every month – we’ll see a new nail design trending (hello pick n mix nail art, year of 2021) but some nail designs are always ‘in’, regardless of the month, season, or year.

Here’s our pick of nail styles that you can count on, year in, year out…

Neutrals

Whether you’re partial to a baby pink, light peach, mushroom, caramel or coffee colour, you can guarantee that there is a perfect neutral shade out there for you. Fact.

This chic trend shows no sign of slowing down, as it flatters hands and gives the illusion of longer fingers (although we love shorter fingers too), acts as a great neutral base for delicate nail art, and can also be used to ramp up more robust and colourful nail designs, like rainbows, clouds and florals.

@jenny.jennys

Florals

Yes, really. Miranda Priestly may have deemed them ‘groundbreaking’ for spring, but florals will never not be in style – regardless of whether they are actually blooming or not.

@embrace.nails

Dots

Fun, playful, and easy – even for beginners! What’s not to like about dotty nails? These look chic at any time of year, whether you go for all colours of the rainbow, a monochrome look or bright neons for summer – it all works.

@_byjasminsutor

Lines

Squiggly, swirly, or straight – linework nail art has always been a simple but effective pop of nail art that instantly elevates your whole nail look.

@enunitas

Block colours like red, white and black

A classy red, black or white mani never goes out of fashion. Why? Because these colours suit the wearer all year round. There’s also a timeless appeal to these colours – Marilyn Monroe was known for rocking a sexy red nail polish, Ariana Grande is regularly seen flaunting a classic white mani, and as for black – every celebrity on the planet has worn it, from Rihanna, to Kylie Jenner, to Lilly Collins and more.

@coco.rosebeauty

Animal print

How would you feel if we say that animal print first arrived in the nail art world in the early noughties? And it’s still around – so it must be a great trend.

From classic leopard, to takes on cheetah, zebra, snake and crocodile print, this is one trend that is sure to stay firmly on your radar.

@daarling_nails

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