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These Are The 5 Biggest Nail Trends of 2023

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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 (Various Shades)

nails inc. Plant Power Nail Polish 15ml, £9, LookFantastic – buy now

Nail Polish 27 Watermelon 13.5ml from Essie

Nail Polish 27 Watermelon, £8.99 for13.5ml, Essie – buy now

READ MORE: From Mint to Bottega, These Are the Best Green Nail Polishes You Can Buy Right Now

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 from W7 Glamorous

Nails in Treasure Hunt, £5.49, W7 Glamorous – buy now

Set of 20 press on nails Etsy

Set of 20 press on nails, £16, Etsy – buy now

Makeup Revolution Flawless False Nails - Constellation

Makeup Revolution Flawless False Nails – Constellation, now £4.50, LookFantastic – buy now

Ardell Nail Addict Metallic Press On Nails Metallic Pink 24 Pieces


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

Sally Hansen Nail Care Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil Nail Treatment, £7, Boots – buy now

Nail Care Apricot Oil Cuticle Treatment from essie

Nail Care Apricot Oil Cuticle Treatment, £8.99, essie – buy now

Oil Intensive Moisturiser from Jessica Phenomen

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.

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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 from Elegant Touch

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

Barry M Cosmetics Air Breathable Nail Paint – Cupcake, £4, Amazon – buy now

Gel Polish in So Nude from Mylee MyGel

Gel Polish in So Nude, £7.99, Mylee MyGel – buy now