25 editor approved baddie nail designs we’re saving this season, from smoked chrome French tips to pierced ivory stilettos. Choosing a vibe is the first step in any manicure, whether that’s at home or the salon. You can go soft girl, clean girl, mob wife, or any iteration in between. However, we’d argue that baddie…
These old money nail designs are refined, restrained, and the kind of polish that lets your hands speak fluent fashion. Choosing a manicure aesthetic is the first step toward any good salon visit, whether you’re booking a fresh set or just refreshing your color at home. You can go bold, you can go minimal, you…
These 25 aura nail designs are the most ethereal manicures of 2026. Consider this your spring moodboard. There is something about aura nails that transforms even the simplest manicure into a moment of pure fashion theater. Soft halos of color bloom across the nail bed, light catches every diffused edge, and suddenly your hands are…
The polka dot never really left. It just got better. Here are 30 nail ideas that prove it. I’ll be honest with you: I’ve been a polka dot nail person for longer than I care to admit. There’s something about that pattern that just never misses, no matter what season it is, what nail shape…
Florals aren’t a trend. They’re the mood. Here are 32 designs that prove your manicure can feel like the most beautiful garden you’ve ever walked through. I’m a beauty editor, which means I’ve spent the better part of a decade with my nose buried in nail trends. Whether it’s a sheer glazed look that belongs…
I’ve been saving leopard print nail inspo for weeks and at this point it would be selfish not to share. Here are 26 designs worth texting to your nail tech. I’m a beauty editor, which means I’ve spent a truly embarrassing amount of time down nail inspo rabbit holes. I’ve reported on glazed donuts and…
French tips have come a long way. These 34 designs prove they have more range than ever. Your nails are a finishing touch. They show up in every flat lay, every gesture across a restaurant table, every photo at the end of a night that went exactly as planned. And yet the French tip, of…
Star nails are the It girl manicure of the moment, and these 31 designs are the only inspiration board you’ll need before your next salon visit. Picking a nail design is the first decision in any manicure, whether we’re booking a salon appointment or settling in at home with our favorite polishes. We can go…