Last Updated on June 12, 2023
Nails, nails, and more nails! If you’re as into painting your talons as I am, you’re going to love the nail trends coming through for 2023.
We love experimenting with colours, designs, shapes, different lengths, stickers, matching with outfits or just going with bold and bright – and it’s no different this year.
I’ve done my research, so without further ado, let’s delve into the biggest and best nail trends for the year ahead.
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Hot pink
One nail look that matches a key colour trend for 2023 too is hot pink, which was seen on the catwalk at Peter Do (above) and Batsheva.
To get the look, try Nails Inc’s Plant Power Polish in ‘And Breathe’.
nails inc. Plant Power Nail Polish 15ml, £9, LookFantastic – buy now
Nail Polish 27 Watermelon, £8.99 for13.5ml, Essie – buy now
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Textured nails
Get ready to see a lot of textured nail designs. Anything and everything goes: velvets, metallics, stones and even piercings.
There are really no restrictions on what designs you try out – but why choose one when you can a bit of each? Go for press on nails for ease and mix and match different designs from different packs.
Nails in Treasure Hunt, £5.49, W7 Glamorous – buy now
Set of 20 press on nails, £16, Etsy – buy now
Makeup Revolution Flawless False Nails – Constellation, now £4.50, LookFantastic – buy now
Ardell Nail Addict Metallic Press On Nails Metallic Pink 24 Pieces, £6, Sephora – buy now
READ MORE: On a Budget? These Press On Nails Actually Last
Keep it clean
There’s beauty in keeping things natural and simple. If your nails need a breather, then try keeping them short and buffed, with a healthy dose of cuticle oil, as seen at Only Child’s SS23 catwalk show.
Sally Hansen Nail Care Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil Nail Treatment, £7, Boots – buy now
Nail Care Apricot Oil Cuticle Treatment, £8.99, essie – buy now
Oil Intensive Moisturiser, £14.50, Jessica Phenomen
READ MORE: Brittle Nails? Cuticle Oil Could Be The Solution
Colourful French mani
There’s some good news for those who prefer a more subtle look: French tips are here to stay.
12 Color 3D Nail Art Painting Pens, £13.49, Amazon – buy now
If plain nails aren’t your bag, mix it up with coloured tips and different shapes, or try an accent nail.
False Nails in Hot Tip, £6.50, Elegant Touch – buy now
Lipgloss nails
Remember glazed donut nails? If you loved them, you’ll be into their close pal lipgloss nails. The neutral base remains, but instead of the pearlescent finish, these are more glossy.
Barry M Cosmetics Air Breathable Nail Paint – Cupcake, £4, Amazon – buy now
Gel Polish in So Nude, £7.99, Mylee MyGel – buy now
