Current Nail Trends: Most Popular Nail Styles in 2025

Most popular nail trends 2025

There are new nail trends every year, and we love that.

To maintain beautiful nail hygiene and at the same time to be on-trend, it is important to keep yourself informed, especially when it comes to the current nail trends.

We all adore staying at the salon while doing our nails, right? But we’re never decided when it comes to choosing a new color or a new shape. Luckily, there are many options to get inspired by the most popular nail styles this year. We have to take a nail dip in the right style and color, and our pretty nails will be all prepared to speak high fashion!

With Mocha Mousse being the color of the year in 2025, I bet we’ll see, more than ever, nail artists playing with purple shades and tones while creating nail styles.

Mocha Mousse Nails

Mocha Mousse Nails are the perfect blend of sophistication and warmth, inspired by the rich, creamy tones of your favorite mocha treat. This elegant nail trend features soft brown hues, velvety textures, and a glossy or matte finish that adds depth and dimension to your look.

Mocha mousse nail style

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Mocha and nude nails

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Animal print mocha mousse nails

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Aura Nails

Aura nails are a captivating trend that has entered the world of nail art this year. These mystical designs often incorporate a combination of iridescent colors, holographic finishes, and translucent elements, which imitate the shimmering hues of an aura. Nail technicians blend these elements to create a stunning, almost magical effect that changes with the light and angle.

Aura nail ideas

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Aura nail trend

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Soft pink aura nails

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Minimal Nails

In the last years, the nude nail trend has taken wings, as lots of celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, or Bella Hadid are wearing it.

This popular nail style presents a picture of elegance and simplicity without trying too hard to obtain a sophisticated look. The nude nail polish looks fresh with any model on it and will meet your needs for every occasion, whether you want a casual or formal style.

Therefore, if you are looking to adopt a popular nail style in 2025, the minimal nail trend may be the ideal solution for you.

Evil eye nail style

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Minimal nail style

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Minimal nail ideas

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Velvet Nails

Velvet nails are an opulent trend that has gained popularity for their luxurious appeal. These nails showcase a plush, velvety texture that highlights the softness of actual velvet fabric. Nail technicians achieve this effect by using special powders that adhere to the nail’s surface. Velvet nails come in a variety of colors, from rich jewel tones to subtle neutrals, allowing for endless customization.

Simple velvet nails

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Velvet nail style silver

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Pink velvet nail trend

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Classic Red Nails

Red nails are back on top in 2025! Why? Because red nails are gentle to the eye and romantic in their undertones, fitting your outfit best on special occasions in your life.

You can glam up your red nails with some glitter and you’ll be the star of the night! Glamorous red nails, amazing!

For a more up-to-the-moment nail color trending in 2025, a drop of strawberry nails or a drop of bloody red nails have found their way to the top of our nail color alternatives.

The following nails will make you look and feel like a celebrity!

As a beauty tip for you ladies, you can complete your fashionable look by adding a red lip gloss to fit your nail’s color and to give contrast to your outfit. Red is one of the few colors that work just as well on short nails, long, almond or square ones. The only question is, are you red-dy to wear a popular nail style in 2025? 🙂

Elegant red nails

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Short red nail idea

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Thin French Nail Style

In 2025, you can expect to see thin french manicures everywhere. They look very elegant and are a perfect choice for all seasons. Therefore, ladies, get ready to stay elegant with the classic french mani style.

Thin french nail style

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Almond thin french nails

Milky White Nails

The milky white is a popular nail color in 2025, and will always be on-trend thanks to its simplicity. 

The best thing about this nail style is that the milky white gives an elongated effect to your nails. Here are some elegant ways to get your milky white nails done. Choose your own style and get ready to make an appointment with your nail artist. You’ll look awesome wearing one of the most popular nail styles in 2025, honey!

Short milky white nails

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Milky white nails with marble

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Iridescent Nails

Iridescent Nails bring a touch of magic and whimsy to your manicure with their captivating, light-reflecting hues. These nails shift colors as they catch the light, creating a mesmerizing, multidimensional effect.

Purple iridescent nails

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Blue iridescent nails

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Pink iridescent nail style

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Almond Shaped Nails

Almond Shaped Nails are a perfect mix of stylish and practical. With their softly tapered tips and rounded edges, they’re super flattering for all hand shapes and easy to rock every day. Whether you love simple nude shades or fun nail art, this classic shape gives you endless options to match your vibe.

Thin french almond nails

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Nude velvet almond nails

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Nude almond nails

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Chrome almond nail style

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Jelly Texture Nails

Jelly Texture Nails are a playful and modern trend that adds a translucent, glossy finish to your manicure. These nails mimic the look of colorful jelly candies, offering a vibrant yet see-through effect that’s perfect for bold, summery vibes.

Cherry nail ideas

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Jelly nail trend

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Natural nail ideas

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Leave a comment down below and tell us what’s your favorite nail trend of 2025! 🙂

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Angela
Angela
2 years ago

I love the gold marble! All the nails are beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Lisa p.
Lisa p.
2 years ago

I like the green nail with the with the color fading the last at the last that green at the end that’s what I like it look lime green with that one male with the color fading it’s so cute to me I love that one the other one is nice and pretty but I like that one better you done a good job

Paul
Paul
2 years ago

I love all of them sooooooooooooooooooooo pettry.

Shaunice Rene
Shaunice Rene
2 years ago

As a nail tech of 11 years it is not called nails this is why I struggle when client are giving detail on what they want I always just ask for picture
Most tech in Cali call it the cat eye or magnet because you can change the position of the little shinny silver part ….

I would have love more shades of red as red has so many …

Next time call me for the next article I’d like to add to it because nails are my thing @mistybluebp

Sandy
Sandy
2 years ago

I’ve been doing nails for 42 yrs. Yes 42 yrs! Some if these nails are beautiful! Some not so much. Just keep up the good work and enjoy your job… Women will always have money for there nails and hair, even when money is tight. Lived through that a few times…. Ladies keep it up enjoy your work…

Daniella Juliana Rose
Daniella Juliana Rose
2 years ago

Finished nails are my very favorite female adornment and this is a great overview of the possibilities. I just love them all, but I am one who favors the less pointed styles, both for safety and the fullness of expression.

Jen
Jen
2 years ago

I love the look of these nails! They’re so fun and colorful but still classy. It’s a great way to update your look without making any major changes to your style.

My favorite is the very peri nails, especially the second one!

Emvula pantu
Emvula pantu
2 years ago

To take some tarent

Aqua
Aqua
1 year ago

I thought magenta was popular before (abt 2000-2015)
I haven’t seen anyone wearing magenta in a while

Kathy B
Kathy B
1 year ago

They look like Lee Press on nails from yesteryear when they are super shiny like that. Love the white ombré into the pale pink.

Abi
Abi
1 year ago

Wow these are all so pretty I love the velvet nails!!!!

Melissa
Melissa
2 months ago

All beautiful! I needed this inspo for my birthday nails. Think I’ll go for a stiletto white french with 3d gel. Thanks!!

Nandini Mukherjee
Nandini Mukherjee
1 month ago

I loveee the aura nails and the velvet ones. They are so prettyyyyyy . Can You all suggest which type should I get, The Aura or the Velvet Nails.

Amy mackebon
Amy mackebon
1 month ago

My favorite ones for sure hands down is the last pair of the white ones and the silver ones were really cool too and the copper I liked all the colors actually for this year I totally dig it