Nail Polish 2024 Colors What’s Hot

These gorgeous hues will bring joyous vibrance to your nails this year – from classic red to playful bubblegum pink! Plus, you can find these colors in various exquisite finishes like iridescent shimmer and metallic silver!

Sheer smoky gray is an editor favorite that made an appearance at both Helmut Lang and Proenza Schouler fall 2024 shows, as well as on our manicures. We adore its understated yet sophisticated presence – perfect for pairing with any ensemble.

Soft Pink

Soft pink nail colors provide a natural and cared-for aesthetic without being overtly Barbie-ish, such as pale shade resembling popsicle stain or magenta hues that keep nails looking polished without becoming Barbie-ish.

Orange is another bold trend of summer, according to Pantone as their color of 2024. This vibrant shade evokes sun-warmed fruits at a picnic or the sparkling beauty of sunrises – two things which orange is said to evoke.

Reds remain timeless classics and we anticipate seeing many variations this spring and summer. Essie offers Not Red-y for Bed for those wanting a warmer toned option or Chanel offers its 147 Incendiare for brighter tones with orange undertones.

Bubblegum Pink

As we move into autumn, rosy pink manicures might not be top of mind as an autumn choice, but this sweet shade makes an ideal autumn hue. Rosy pinks offer more vibrant tones than pastel pinks (though pastel pink is still trending), pairing well with trending colors such as lilac, mint green and grey.

Nail art can also benefit from bubblegum as an easy and contemporary choice; simple circles or thin abstract lines are easy ways to craft designs reminiscent of candy that look fantastic when applied on nails.

Milky white remains popular this season for those preferring subtler looks, with celebrity manicurists such as Iram Shelton and Harriet Westmoreland sporting it on their nails; its versatility lends itself well to French tips or any nail art style.

Lilac

As summer winds down and autumn sets in, nail experts are calling for a more subdued aesthetic in their nails. “I anticipate dark shades and rich tones to reflect the season,” predicts Tom Bachik of imPRESS Ambassador Manicure for Selena Gomez and Margot Robbie among other celebs such as Selena Gomez and Margot Robbie. Additionally, Tom is seeing oceanic hues such as blues and turquoise with light frosty finishes becoming more prevalent as well.

Milky white is the go-to shade for those seeking an elegant yet minimalistic style this year, providing a polished yet subtle aesthetic that will help maintain an attractive manicure all year long.

Daring individuals still prefer black nails in 2024. Editorial nail artist Jin Soon Choi used her Risque collection from her eponymous line at Helmut Lang this fall on models in its show. For an elegant leather-like finish that stands out she recommends CND Black Pool or Olive & June KMC matte formulas to provide chic leather finishes.

Grey

Grey nails often connote negative associations, but experts claim grey polish will make an elegant statement this fall. Grey can evoke autumnal hues like foggy coastal mornings and petal-inspired neutrals according to recent trend reports, and can evoke feelings of strength and power thanks to being associated with Fifty Shades of Grey movie franchise.

Be it soft dove gray or dark charcoal, nail polishes with grey undertones can look completely different depending on lighting. OPI offers this shade as an elegant grey manicure option.

Try something more daring with Mooncat’s Witch Hazel or Olive & June’s Center of the Universe; both shades offer fun feminine looks without becoming overly girly.