{"id":1696099,"date":"2026-01-01T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1696099"},"modified":"2026-01-01T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T09:30:00","slug":"2026s-top-8-manicure-trends-are-bringing-chic-chaos-to-your-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1696099","title":{"rendered":"2026&#8217;s Top 8 Manicure Trends Are Bringing Chic Chaos to Your Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">2026&#8217;s Top 8 Manicure Trends Are Bringing Chic Chaos to Your Nails<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Nicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food &amp; Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Nicolette Baker<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2.webp\" title=\"nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring\" title=\"nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nNicolette Baker\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--linkedin\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nNicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food &amp; Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 01, 2026 07:30AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"toc--list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp toc--list-items toc mntl-toc-list toc--2-col\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<p id=\"toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp toc__heading mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"01\"><br \/>\nGlass French Tips<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"02\"><br \/>\nDecadent Textures<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"03\"><br \/>\nAnimal Print<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"04\"><br \/>\nPlayful Stripes<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"05\"><br \/>\nFuturistic Finishes<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"06\"><br \/>\nAt-Home Gel Sets<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"07\"><br \/>\nMani Maximalism<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"08\"><br \/>\nMixed Metal Manis<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>More is more when it comes to the top 2026 manicure trends, with charms, mixed metals, and futuristic finishes all on the rise.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll also find fresh ways to upgrade nail staples: Think velvet glass and striped French tips, as well as cat eye textures abound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Buckle up: Manicure trends are getting playfully chaotic in the new year. While recent years have been full of \u201csoft girl\u201d neutrals and quietly luxurious manis, 2026\u2019s trendiest looks reveal a louder side. In turn, we\u2019re already seeing a resurgence of maximalism on all fronts, from polish colors to topcoat finishes, nail shapes, and an abundance of charms. This \u201cno rules\u201d approach is ushering in a mash-up of traditional manicure approaches, and every look is soaked in instinctual creativity. <strong>Ahead, discover eight manicure trends we\u2019re foreseeing in 2026, <\/strong>plus ideas to make them your own.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glass French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@heluviee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cat eye manicures became a salon staple this year, and we\u2019re wholeheartedly bringing the nail technique into 2026. The next frontier? Slim, glossy French tips with a chrome finish or cat eye sheen. Reimagined classics are an excellent place to begin in 2026, especially if you typically gravitate toward a minimalist mani.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Decadent Textures <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Subtly dining-inspired manicures are on a roll. We wrapped 2025 with \u201ccaviar nails\u201d\u2014a high-gloss spin on the luxury hors d&#8217;oeuvre\u2014and almost-good-enough-to-eat looks are poised to continue in the coming year. It makes total sense: Top-shelf caviar can cost more than your salon manicure, so why not invest in an accessible, wearable version?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Animal Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Go ahead, indulge your wild side: Animal print is returning to the mainstream in the new year. Hailey Bieber already cosigned the trend with a leopard variation, but you could consider prints from all over the animal kingdom. To truly lean into 2026\u2019s unabashed extravagance, try layering a spotted doe print or zebra stripes over a glossy cat eye base.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Playful Stripes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Akin to last year\u2019s polka dot trend, 2026\u2019s biggest manicure prints are firmly nostalgic. &#8217;90s-inspired striped manicures are rising in the ranks, combining contrast with familiar prints. It takes soft inspiration from retro design trends, plus it&#8217;s easily replicated at home. With a slim, flat brush and steady hand, you&#8217;ll achieve a striped manicure that&#8217;s equal parts sophisticated and grounding.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Futuristic Finishes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbycanishiea \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dreamy futurism, incoming. We\u2019re seeing a layer of glittery sheen on manicures for next year, from shifting polish finishes to layered sparkles. The trend is easily achievable in the salon and at home: Simply select a high-impact translucent polish, and mix and match with otherworldly metallic elements. Sheer iridescence, holographic polishes, 3D silver waves, and duotone \u201coil slick\u201d manicures are all right on trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> At-Home Gel Sets <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@oliveandjune \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Call it a recession indicator or artistic endeavor: Press-on manicures and at-home gel are enjoying a major resurgence this year, and new tech is helping even first-timers to tackle complicated gel styles. After an obligatory trial and error period in 2025, at-home approaches will take over nail care <em>en masse<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mani Maximalism <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How many charms and jewels is too many? The limit simply doesn&#8217;t exist. For a positively maximalist manicure, layer a rainbow of rhinestones over a clear, translucent base. (Extra-long acrylics increase the impact, too.) In that same category, manicurists are experimenting with polish finishes and techniques (\u201claser thread\u201d nails are massively trending in Korea and stateside). Charms, baubles, and jeweled stones up the \u201cmore-is-more\u201d ante, while a sheer base keeps it grounded.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metal Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a pared-back approach to an adorned manicure, consider an array of mixed-metal charms. (Here, manicurist Betina Goldstein adds tiny gold and silver charms over a matte neutral base.) Combine chrome metallics like copper, gold, silver, and bronze for a jewelry stack-inspired look. If punchy color palettes or rhinestones aren&#8217;t your thing, this trend still gives you the space to play with extravagant energy.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"recirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc__heading 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mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A manicured hand with a spotted nail design\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-18.webp\" title=\"spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-18.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A manicured hand with a spotted nail design\" title=\"spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Spotted Nails Are Trending\u2014Here Are 15 Mani Ideas That Go Wild<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_11-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A closeup of a hand with neatly manicured nails featuring a glossy finish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-16.webp\" title=\"essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-16.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A closeup of a hand with neatly manicured nails featuring a glossy finish\" title=\"essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-16\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">8 Essie Gel Polish Shades to Ask for in 2026, According to Nail Pros<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_12-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A hand with painted nails and jewelry showing varied nail designs and wearing rings\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-18.webp\" title=\"febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-18.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand with painted nails and jewelry showing varied nail designs and wearing rings\" title=\"febpolish2-7e0027ae7e954b7c98958c1783e309d7-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">8 Nail Polish Colors to Try This February, From Cool Gray to Deep Plum<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_13-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with baby pink cat eye effect\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-6.webp\" title=\"imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-6.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with baby pink cat eye effect\" title=\"imgi_14_solidbabypinkcateyenails-e971d0b86f3b43bca68d349bdf066c52-f84eb0d6ac0740a09c1dbbb559c614a5-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">17 Pink Cat Eye Nail Ideas for a Sweetly Mesmerizing Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_14-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A baby chrome pearlescent manicure.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-20.webp\" title=\"babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-20.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A baby chrome pearlescent manicure.\" title=\"babychromelede-50f1391b23ad42d2a0f008ffa79ccf71-20\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">18 \u201cBaby Chrome\u201d Manicures for a Subtly Glazed Nail Look<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Hand showing almondshaped manicured nails with a shiny finish adorned with a ring\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-11.webp\" title=\"almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-11.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hand showing almondshaped manicured nails with a shiny finish adorned with a ring\" title=\"almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-11\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">20 Almond Nail Ideas for January to Start the Year in Style<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Manicured hand shown with short nails featuring a pink gel polish finish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-20.webp\" title=\"feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-20.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Manicured hand shown with short nails featuring a pink gel polish finish\" title=\"feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-20\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">21 February Nail Ideas to Channel Your Inner Romantic <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">2026&#8217;s Top 8 Manicure Trends Are Bringing Chic Chaos to Your Nails<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Nicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food &amp; Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Nicolette Baker<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2.webp\" title=\"nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie writer Nicolette Baker headshot with colorful makeup, wavy hair, and silver nose ring\" title=\"nicolettebaker-bioheadshot-d629d799fda1449a91d69d7acbcdad54-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nNicolette Baker\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--linkedin\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nNicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food &amp; Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 01, 2026 07:30AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"toc--list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp toc--list-items toc mntl-toc-list toc--2-col\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<p id=\"toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp toc__heading mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"01\"><br \/>\nGlass French Tips<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"02\"><br \/>\nDecadent Textures<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"03\"><br \/>\nAnimal Print<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"04\"><br \/>\nPlayful Stripes<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"05\"><br \/>\nFuturistic Finishes<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"06\"><br \/>\nAt-Home Gel Sets<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"07\"><br \/>\nMani Maximalism<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"08\"><br \/>\nMixed Metal Manis<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>More is more when it comes to the top 2026 manicure trends, with charms, mixed metals, and futuristic finishes all on the rise.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll also find fresh ways to upgrade nail staples: Think velvet glass and striped French tips, as well as cat eye textures abound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Buckle up: Manicure trends are getting playfully chaotic in the new year. While recent years have been full of \u201csoft girl\u201d neutrals and quietly luxurious manis, 2026\u2019s trendiest looks reveal a louder side. In turn, we\u2019re already seeing a resurgence of maximalism on all fronts, from polish colors to topcoat finishes, nail shapes, and an abundance of charms. This \u201cno rules\u201d approach is ushering in a mash-up of traditional manicure approaches, and every look is soaked in instinctual creativity. <strong>Ahead, discover eight manicure trends we\u2019re foreseeing in 2026, <\/strong>plus ideas to make them your own.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glass French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@heluviee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cat eye manicures became a salon staple this year, and we\u2019re wholeheartedly bringing the nail technique into 2026. The next frontier? Slim, glossy French tips with a chrome finish or cat eye sheen. Reimagined classics are an excellent place to begin in 2026, especially if you typically gravitate toward a minimalist mani.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Decadent Textures <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Subtly dining-inspired manicures are on a roll. We wrapped 2025 with \u201ccaviar nails\u201d\u2014a high-gloss spin on the luxury hors d&#8217;oeuvre\u2014and almost-good-enough-to-eat looks are poised to continue in the coming year. It makes total sense: Top-shelf caviar can cost more than your salon manicure, so why not invest in an accessible, wearable version?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Animal Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Go ahead, indulge your wild side: Animal print is returning to the mainstream in the new year. Hailey Bieber already cosigned the trend with a leopard variation, but you could consider prints from all over the animal kingdom. To truly lean into 2026\u2019s unabashed extravagance, try layering a spotted doe print or zebra stripes over a glossy cat eye base.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Playful Stripes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Akin to last year\u2019s polka dot trend, 2026\u2019s biggest manicure prints are firmly nostalgic. &#8217;90s-inspired striped manicures are rising in the ranks, combining contrast with familiar prints. It takes soft inspiration from retro design trends, plus it&#8217;s easily replicated at home. With a slim, flat brush and steady hand, you&#8217;ll achieve a striped manicure that&#8217;s equal parts sophisticated and grounding.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Futuristic Finishes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbycanishiea \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dreamy futurism, incoming. We\u2019re seeing a layer of glittery sheen on manicures for next year, from shifting polish finishes to layered sparkles. The trend is easily achievable in the salon and at home: Simply select a high-impact translucent polish, and mix and match with otherworldly metallic elements. Sheer iridescence, holographic polishes, 3D silver waves, and duotone \u201coil slick\u201d manicures are all right on trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> At-Home Gel Sets <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@oliveandjune \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Call it a recession indicator or artistic endeavor: Press-on manicures and at-home gel are enjoying a major resurgence this year, and new tech is helping even first-timers to tackle complicated gel styles. After an obligatory trial and error period in 2025, at-home approaches will take over nail care <em>en masse<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mani Maximalism <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How many charms and jewels is too many? The limit simply doesn&#8217;t exist. For a positively maximalist manicure, layer a rainbow of rhinestones over a clear, translucent base. (Extra-long acrylics increase the impact, too.) In that same category, manicurists are experimenting with polish finishes and techniques (\u201claser thread\u201d nails are massively trending in Korea and stateside). Charms, baubles, and jeweled stones up the \u201cmore-is-more\u201d ante, while a sheer base keeps it grounded.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metal Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a pared-back approach to an adorned manicure, consider an array of mixed-metal charms. (Here, manicurist Betina Goldstein adds tiny gold and silver charms over a matte neutral base.) Combine chrome metallics like copper, gold, silver, and bronze for a jewelry stack-inspired look. If punchy color palettes or rhinestones aren&#8217;t your thing, this trend still gives you the space to play with extravagant energy.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tip nails\" title=\"nailtrends-cover-ac93789d98264575b85e73aa73adf88b-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"toc--list-items_1-0\" class=\"comp toc--list-items toc mntl-toc-list toc--2-col\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"toc-container\">\n<p id=\"toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp toc__heading mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"01\"><br \/>\nGlass French Tips<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"02\"><br \/>\nDecadent Textures<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"03\"><br \/>\nAnimal Print<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"04\"><br \/>\nPlayful Stripes<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc-list__col\"><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"05\"><br \/>\nFuturistic Finishes<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"06\"><br \/>\nAt-Home Gel Sets<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"07\"><br \/>\nMani Maximalism<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"toc-list__item-wrapper\" data-number=\"08\"><br \/>\nMixed Metal Manis<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>More is more when it comes to the top 2026 manicure trends, with charms, mixed metals, and futuristic finishes all on the rise.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll also find fresh ways to upgrade nail staples: Think velvet glass and striped French tips, as well as cat eye textures abound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Buckle up: Manicure trends are getting playfully chaotic in the new year. While recent years have been full of \u201csoft girl\u201d neutrals and quietly luxurious manis, 2026\u2019s trendiest looks reveal a louder side. In turn, we\u2019re already seeing a resurgence of maximalism on all fronts, from polish colors to topcoat finishes, nail shapes, and an abundance of charms. This \u201cno rules\u201d approach is ushering in a mash-up of traditional manicure approaches, and every look is soaked in instinctual creativity. <strong>Ahead, discover eight manicure trends we\u2019re foreseeing in 2026, <\/strong>plus ideas to make them your own.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glass French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@heluviee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cat eye manicures became a salon staple this year, and we\u2019re wholeheartedly bringing the nail technique into 2026. The next frontier? Slim, glossy French tips with a chrome finish or cat eye sheen. Reimagined classics are an excellent place to begin in 2026, especially if you typically gravitate toward a minimalist mani.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Decadent Textures <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Subtly dining-inspired manicures are on a roll. We wrapped 2025 with \u201ccaviar nails\u201d\u2014a high-gloss spin on the luxury hors d&#8217;oeuvre\u2014and almost-good-enough-to-eat looks are poised to continue in the coming year. It makes total sense: Top-shelf caviar can cost more than your salon manicure, so why not invest in an accessible, wearable version?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Animal Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Go ahead, indulge your wild side: Animal print is returning to the mainstream in the new year. Hailey Bieber already cosigned the trend with a leopard variation, but you could consider prints from all over the animal kingdom. To truly lean into 2026\u2019s unabashed extravagance, try layering a spotted doe print or zebra stripes over a glossy cat eye base.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Playful Stripes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Akin to last year\u2019s polka dot trend, 2026\u2019s biggest manicure prints are firmly nostalgic. &#8217;90s-inspired striped manicures are rising in the ranks, combining contrast with familiar prints. It takes soft inspiration from retro design trends, plus it&#8217;s easily replicated at home. With a slim, flat brush and steady hand, you&#8217;ll achieve a striped manicure that&#8217;s equal parts sophisticated and grounding.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Futuristic Finishes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbycanishiea \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dreamy futurism, incoming. We\u2019re seeing a layer of glittery sheen on manicures for next year, from shifting polish finishes to layered sparkles. The trend is easily achievable in the salon and at home: Simply select a high-impact translucent polish, and mix and match with otherworldly metallic elements. Sheer iridescence, holographic polishes, 3D silver waves, and duotone \u201coil slick\u201d manicures are all right on trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> At-Home Gel Sets <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@oliveandjune \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Call it a recession indicator or artistic endeavor: Press-on manicures and at-home gel are enjoying a major resurgence this year, and new tech is helping even first-timers to tackle complicated gel styles. After an obligatory trial and error period in 2025, at-home approaches will take over nail care <em>en masse<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mani Maximalism <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How many charms and jewels is too many? The limit simply doesn&#8217;t exist. For a positively maximalist manicure, layer a rainbow of rhinestones over a clear, translucent base. (Extra-long acrylics increase the impact, too.) In that same category, manicurists are experimenting with polish finishes and techniques (\u201claser thread\u201d nails are massively trending in Korea and stateside). Charms, baubles, and jeweled stones up the \u201cmore-is-more\u201d ante, while a sheer base keeps it grounded.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metal Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a pared-back approach to an adorned manicure, consider an array of mixed-metal charms. (Here, manicurist Betina Goldstein adds tiny gold and silver charms over a matte neutral base.) Combine chrome metallics like copper, gold, silver, and bronze for a jewelry stack-inspired look. If punchy color palettes or rhinestones aren&#8217;t your thing, this trend still gives you the space to play with extravagant energy.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glass French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with teal cat eye effect and gold details\" title=\"7-9ab420972fce4734b5b62e0efd499982\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@heluviee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cat eye manicures became a salon staple this year, and we\u2019re wholeheartedly bringing the nail technique into 2026. The next frontier? Slim, glossy French tips with a chrome finish or cat eye sheen. Reimagined classics are an excellent place to begin in 2026, especially if you typically gravitate toward a minimalist mani.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Decadent Textures <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with brown cat eye nails in almond shape\" title=\"4-9b89baa5d67f4331868421cbe536b45a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Subtly dining-inspired manicures are on a roll. We wrapped 2025 with \u201ccaviar nails\u201d\u2014a high-gloss spin on the luxury hors d&#8217;oeuvre\u2014and almost-good-enough-to-eat looks are poised to continue in the coming year. It makes total sense: Top-shelf caviar can cost more than your salon manicure, so why not invest in an accessible, wearable version?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Animal Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with cheetah print cat eye French tips\" title=\"1-9d321f745fa440009b60a3c4747e272d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Go ahead, indulge your wild side: Animal print is returning to the mainstream in the new year. Hailey Bieber already cosigned the trend with a leopard variation, but you could consider prints from all over the animal kingdom. To truly lean into 2026\u2019s unabashed extravagance, try layering a spotted doe print or zebra stripes over a glossy cat eye base.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Playful Stripes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hands with colorful stripe nails\" title=\"3-89ffa89bbb8e4cf69008365b82f1f512\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Akin to last year\u2019s polka dot trend, 2026\u2019s biggest manicure prints are firmly nostalgic. &#8217;90s-inspired striped manicures are rising in the ranks, combining contrast with familiar prints. It takes soft inspiration from retro design trends, plus it&#8217;s easily replicated at home. With a slim, flat brush and steady hand, you&#8217;ll achieve a striped manicure that&#8217;s equal parts sophisticated and grounding.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Futuristic Finishes <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"nails with silver 3D details and blue-pink iridescent polish\" title=\"5-b4d5fadd170b4c0aaf7b4bc48b6b3acb\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nailsbycanishiea \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dreamy futurism, incoming. We\u2019re seeing a layer of glittery sheen on manicures for next year, from shifting polish finishes to layered sparkles. The trend is easily achievable in the salon and at home: Simply select a high-impact translucent polish, and mix and match with otherworldly metallic elements. Sheer iridescence, holographic polishes, 3D silver waves, and duotone \u201coil slick\u201d manicures are all right on trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> At-Home Gel Sets <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with light blue gel polish\" title=\"8-2813828c6c6f4ea695b1eaa6370aa9ae\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@oliveandjune \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Call it a recession indicator or artistic endeavor: Press-on manicures and at-home gel are enjoying a major resurgence this year, and new tech is helping even first-timers to tackle complicated gel styles. After an obligatory trial and error period in 2025, at-home approaches will take over nail care <em>en masse<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mani Maximalism <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model with bejeweled nails\" title=\"6-38c7dddc7a0741a597bef28b0ee58d12\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How many charms and jewels is too many? The limit simply doesn&#8217;t exist. For a positively maximalist manicure, layer a rainbow of rhinestones over a clear, translucent base. (Extra-long acrylics increase the impact, too.) In that same category, manicurists are experimenting with polish finishes and techniques (\u201claser thread\u201d nails are massively trending in Korea and stateside). Charms, baubles, and jeweled stones up the \u201cmore-is-more\u201d ante, while a sheer base keeps it grounded.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mixed Metal Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"hand with silver and gold charm details\" title=\"2-89c8c6b2f67447679aefd5768de4d567\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@betina_goldstein \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a pared-back approach to an adorned manicure, consider an array of mixed-metal charms. (Here, manicurist Betina Goldstein adds tiny gold and silver charms over a matte neutral base.) Combine chrome metallics like copper, gold, silver, and bronze for a jewelry stack-inspired look. If punchy color palettes or rhinestones aren&#8217;t your thing, this trend still gives you the space to play with extravagant energy.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/2026-manicure-trends-11872984<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026&#8217;s Top 8 Manicure Trends Are Bringing Chic Chaos to Your Nails By Nicolette Baker Nicolette Baker Nicolette Baker is a contributor for Byrdie. A writer covering style, beauty, and beverage content, her work is also published across the likes of Food &amp; Wine, Flourish, VinePair, and Mind + Body. 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