{"id":1412201,"date":"2025-12-22T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1412201"},"modified":"2025-12-22T21:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T18:30:00","slug":"6-nail-color-trends-that-are-taking-over-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1412201","title":{"rendered":"6 Nail Color Trends That Are Taking Over in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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6 Nail Color Trends That Are Taking Over in 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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We’re cheersing to romantic burgundies and quiet, misty blues.<\/div>\n
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The advent of a new year doesn\u2019t always call for reinvention. It’s also a time to refocus and embrace what makes each of us unique and feels most authentic. When it comes to your nail color, that might mean finally discovering the nude polish that perfectly complements your skin tone, or leaning into your inner goth with a high-shine, patent-leather black manicure. It could mean indulging your romantic side with a rich, full-bodied red, or your spicy side with a zingy, hot-rod orange.<\/p>\n

In a world where things can feel topsy-turvy, the best source for inspiration is often found through self-discovery\u2014and that can start with a coat of nail polish. With guidance from top nail artists, we put together a menu of colors to cater to every side of you.<\/p>\n

Fresh Nude<\/h2>\n
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Are you surprised? This nail trend has many aliases\u2014\u201csoap,\u201d \u201clip gloss,\u201d \u201cclean\u201d\u2014but whatever you call it, the look isn\u2019t going anywhere, and will likely get another rebrand in 2026. But that isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing. \u201cNude nails will always be in style, especially after seasons of bright summer polishes and dark winter hues,\u201d says Bana Jarjour, a Los Angeles-based nail artist.<\/p>\n

This look gets its allure from being the wallflower of polishes. \u201cNudes don\u2019t distract from the intricacy and details of clothes,\u201d Jarjour explains, adding that the muted colors were all over the spring\/summer 2026 runways. They were seen on models at Prabal Gurung, where Amy Ling Lin, founder of Sundays Studios, sent models down the runway in the sheer, rosy neutral No. 49; and at LoveShackFancy, where Miss Pop, a New York City-based nail artist, added a veil of Essie Liquid Sunrise over nude polishes for the show; and others too.<\/p>\n

As for which polish to reach for, Jarjour recommends Essie Nail Polish in Skinny Dip if you have a fair or light-medium skin tone, and OPI Bare My Soul if you have a medium to deep one. If these polish options are not for you, we understand\u2014picking your nude is very personal. Check out our list of the prettiest nude nail polishes for different skin tones.<\/p>\n

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Sundays Nail Polish in No.49<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Pinterest dubbed the color blue a trend to watch across beauty, fashion, and food in 2026. For nails, though, artists are torn over which shade will come out on top in the new year. Sojin Oh, nail artist and creative director at Kijibae, sees foggy blue on the horizon: \u201cThere is something meditative about gray-blue that reminds me of being in the Pacific Northwest,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s quiet, reflective, a bit calming, and while it\u2019s moody, it\u2019s not melancholic.\u201d She adds, \u201cWith the year we had, this moody blue captures that feeling of both clarity and blurriness.\u201d<\/p>\n

She points to Kijibae\u2019s Foggy Semi-Cured Gel Nail Strips, which are translucent, semi-cured gray-blue. We like Cirque Colors in Navy Jelly to achieve a similar effect with a polish. For a more opaque take, we recommend the OPI Nail Polish in Alpaca My Bags.<\/p>\n

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Jarjour and Sarah Chue, a Los Angeles-based nail artist, agree that a medium-wash denim blue will be popular, likening it to a go-to basic in your wardrobe. \u201cThis shade works like a neutral alternative for many outfits, but with more personality,\u201d Chue says. \u201cIt has a refined, sophisticated edge, but is still wearable every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

She suggests Dior Nail Polish in Denim\u2014a medium-dark jeans-colored cr\u00e8me formula\u2014topped with a shiny topcoat. We also like the Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Mr. Darcy, which is slightly grayer.<\/p>\n

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Extra-glossy black lacquer is going to dominate the feeds in 2026. \u201cThe return of quiet luxury and \u201990s minimalism is inspiring darker, more refined tones that balance edge with elegance,\u201d says Jin Soon Choi, a New York City-based nail artist and founder of nail-care brand JinSoon. She recommends its Nail Polish in Absolute Black.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for under-$20 options, we like the creamy Mooncat Nail Polish in Emo For Life and Essie Nail Polish in Licorice. Mazz Hanna, a Los Angeles-based nail artist and founder of Nailing Hollywood, a boutique nail artist talent agency, is a fan of Gelcare\u2019s Patent Leather Black, a longer-lasting option (that requires you have an LED lamp to cure it). \u201cIt gives the exact kind of high-shine, mirror finish,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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Maybe it’s all the romantic book-to-film adaptations or all the seductive visuals that took over runways\u2014either way, we\u2019re expecting burgundy to burst through our screens in 2026. \u201cAs fashion leans toward classic tailoring and timeless beauty, deep reds match the mood\u2014romantic, confident, and polished,\u201d says Choi.<\/p>\n

Burgundy is particularly versatile, she adds: \u201cA glossy cr\u00e8me look invites depth, while a matte finish looks luxe and vintage.\u201d She references her brand\u2019s polish in Audacity. We also like the full-bodied OPI Infinite Shine Nail Polish in Malaga Wine.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOut with the classic red Corvette,\u201d says Chue. Upgrade your candy-apple red manicure with a hint of fiery orange. \u201cIt\u2019s a statement,\u201d she says of the look. \u201cIt has a rich, vibrant warmth while still being bold.\u201d Chue recommends Chanel Le Vernis in Incendiaire. We’re partial to the punchy, slightly more pink OPI Nail Polish in Cajun Shrimp.<\/p>\n

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  • Jin Soon Choi is a New York City-based nail artist and founder of nail-care brand JinSoon.<\/li>\n
  • Sarah Chue is a Los Angeles-based nail artist.<\/li>\n
  • Mazz Hanna is a Los Angeles-based nail artist and founder of Nailing Hollywood, a boutique nail artist talent agency.<\/li>\n
  • Bana Jarjour is a Los Angeles-based nail artist.<\/li>\n
  • Sojin Oh is a Los Angeles-based nail artist and creative director at Kijibae.<\/li>\n
  • Miss Pop is a New York City-based nail artist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Read about the latest trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • The Biggest Hair Trends of 2026 Bring the Drama<\/li>\n
    • Makeup Is Getting a Colorful Vibe Shift in 2026<\/li>\n
    • The Tattoo Trends of 2026 Will Have You Feeling Nostalgic<\/li>\n
    • The Biggest Nail Trends of 2026 Upgrade the Classics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Source URL: https:\/\/www.allure.com\/story\/nail-color-trends-2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Nails 6 Nail Color Trends That Are Taking Over in 2026 We’re cheersing to romantic burgundies and quiet, misty blues. By Jesa Marie Calaor December 22, 2025 Source Images: Courtesy of @pivoine.ldn; @avrnailswatches for @lightslacquer; @jinsoon The advent of a new year doesn\u2019t always call for reinvention. It’s also a time to refocus and embrace […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[52],"class_list":["post-1412201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-allure-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1412201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1412201"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1412201\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1412201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1412201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1412201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}