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What is the new manicure trend? ›

Discover the freshest nail trend that you are about to start seeing everywhere in 2024… Soap Nails! The Soap Nail look draws inspiration from the “clean girl”, “vanilla girl”, and “quit luxury” aesthetics to create a manicure that is simple and easy to maintain, yet elegant and opulent.

Soap Nails: Clean & Fresh Sophistication

Opt for shades like pink see-through or milky-nude to capture the purity of soap bubbles. Whether you're heading to brunch or a beach getaway, soap nails will add a touch of elegance to any ensemble.

“The milky nails look falls in between an opaque and a sheer white hue, with a creamy, translucent finish,” says Rachel Glass of GLOSSLAB. “This color is the perfect neutral that isn't as bright as a [...] sharp white, giving a very naturally chic look that is perfect for any season.”

Polish is applied in sheer layers to match the hue of the nail plate, and the finish should look transparent, glossy and wet, like soapy water. However, it's not the nail colour, but the manicure itself that's the most important part of this nail trend. Cuticles and nails should be neatly and carefully trimmed.

As we kickstart 2024, there are many ways to approach your manicure. For example, the January birthstone is garnet, so sultry red nail looks are fitting for the month. Then there's the fact that January falls in the dead of winter, so anything icy or blue can work, too.

Business Insider asked three nail professionals about trends that are in and out for 2024. Brown nails, simple rhinestone designs, and metallic finishes seem to be rising in popularity. On the other hand, jelly nails and long acrylic manicures are being replaced by minimalist trends.

What is a Russian manicure? For the uninitiated, a Russian manicure is a dry manicure, so no soaking in water is required. The technique consists of very precise cuticle work, often involving a nail drill and other special equipment to clean and remove excess skin around the nail bed.

Solar nails are acrylic nails created using a combination of liquid monomer and powder polymer, which are applied directly to the natural nail bed. Unlike traditional acrylic nails, solar nails are resistant to chipping and cracking, making them an excellent option for those who lead an active lifestyle.

Leukonychia, or white nails, is usually not an alarming sign, but it can sometimes unmask severe systemic disorders or congenital conditions. The white color can be due to nail plate or nail bed abnormalities. Differentiating between these two is essential in the classification and interpretation of leukonychia.

The Japanese manicure is an ancient, traditional nail care technique that emphasizes the use of natural ingredients to nourish and strengthen the nails. A Japanese manicure is known for its gentle and non-invasive nature. It strengthens nails, stimulates blood circulation and promotes healthy nail growth.

What is alcohol nail care? ›

Isopropyl Alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, is perfect for cleaning the surface of nails and eliminating any leftover residue for a flawless finish.

"Rich girl" nails don't necessarily have to be nude in tone—they just have to be neutral to effortlessly go with everything. With this in mind, a subtle, shimmery white nail look can qualify as a "rich girl" manicure, too. This set was created with ILNP Nail Polish in the shades Keepsake and Free Spirit.

“Jelly nail trends are really taking off for the summer of 2024,” says Choi. She speaks to the versatility of jellies, adding that they can be bright, neutral, or pastel.

Rainbow tips

If a French manicure feels too prim and proper, try a more colorful, chromatic take by adding colored tips to a pale pink base layer. If you prefer to keep things more uniform then choose the same shade for your tips, and be inspired by juicy tangerines, creamy yellows, or sky blues.

Polygel nails are stronger than gel nails and more flexible than acrylic nails, which makes them less likely to chip or break. “If someone is hard on their hands, it bounces back more easily instead of cracking,” says Kandalec.