{"id":1800363,"date":"2026-02-27T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1800363"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:00:00","slug":"19-90s-nail-trends-that-show-our-nostalgia-is-anything-but-one-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1800363","title":{"rendered":"19 \u201890s Nail Trends That Show Our Nostalgia Is Anything But One-Note"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZ9FPA5yPqbJ_R9cpVdUTmOT7Qs=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Social-79a1375e495445aca192afc2b1c0f04d.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<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\">19 \u201890s Nail Trends That Show Our Nostalgia Is Anything But One-Note<\/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=\"&lt;p&gt;Abby is a former associate editor at Byrdie and has three years of experience in beauty editorial.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Abby Dupes<\/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 associate editor Abby Dupes\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BhUokBy-26iBv9lkDoQaAPepfZU=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AbbyDupesHeadshot-952b509113e54977aa4f5bd54644cd90.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BhUokBy-26iBv9lkDoQaAPepfZU=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AbbyDupesHeadshot-952b509113e54977aa4f5bd54644cd90.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie associate editor Abby Dupes\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nAbby Dupes\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\n<p>Abby is a former associate editor at Byrdie and has three years of experience in beauty editorial.<\/p>\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 February 27, 2026 08:00AM<\/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:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ezEELvDY1tiVf9-hOqVlCrCZQ3U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_LeadRecirc-b87b3f7409864cd98aa5f4d2a254a38e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffth-Joyner, Princess Diana, and Pamela Anderson with 90s Nail Trends\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ezEELvDY1tiVf9-hOqVlCrCZQ3U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_LeadRecirc-b87b3f7409864cd98aa5f4d2a254a38e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Florence Griffth-Joyner, Princess Diana, and Pamela Anderson with 90s Nail Trends\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s have no doubt reigned as the top decade in our hearts over the past few years. We can&#8217;t get enough of iconic \u201890s beauty trends, from supermodel-esque bouncy blowouts to frosty eyeshadow and statement-making lip liner. The era was <em>not<\/em> a time for minimalism (unless you count those thin eyebrows), and that&#8217;s exactly what makes it such a noteworthy decade in the beauty space. Media darlings like Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, and Princess Diana all set the tone, from their glam coifs all the way down to their elegantly groomed nails, which is exactly what we&#8217;re focusing on here: The enduring nail trends that set the foundation for our manis today. To inspire your next trip to the salon, <strong>discover 19 \u201890s nail trends that transcend their time<\/strong>, complete with their modern counterparts.\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 19<\/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_2-0\" 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\"> Classic Red <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @gelcare.official<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Red is pretty much the ultimate when it comes to timeless nail polish colors. Thanks to its vast shade offerings that range the undertone spectrum\u2014from vibrant blood orange to maroon\u2014red nail polish is considered one of the most versatile shades. Princess Diana was chief among the red-loving pack, even going against royal dress protocol by wearing the color during press and charity events. On the other side of the pond, American royalty Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy mirrored the trend, often sporting red nails while out and about in NYC.\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 19<\/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_5-0\" 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\"> CBK Tortoiseshell Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ @imarninails \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was more famous for a tortoiseshell <em>headband<\/em>, the texture has some serious &#8217;90s vibes in any format\u2014so it&#8217;s no wonder that tortoiseshell nails are having a moment alongside our obsession with this eternal style icon. It&#8217;s fairly DIY-friendly using a jelly base and a second polish for the print, but it&#8217;s also common in salons and in press-on form.\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 19<\/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_8-0\" 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\"> Blueberry Milk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ Tiffany Kehinde<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It doesn&#8217;t matter if you call this pale cornflower shade baby blue, powder blue, or blueberry milk: All you need to know is that it&#8217;s been a favorite of A-listers for decades. Most recently,\u00a0Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya, and Sofia Richie Grainge have co-signed this color into the beauty zeitgeist. But real &#8217;90s fans know that Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Alicia Silverstone, and Lindsay Lohan (whose character Hallie in 1998&#8217;s <em>The Parent Trap <\/em>wears a sheeny blue from Hard Candy) rocked it first.\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 19<\/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_11-0\" 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\"> Deep French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\"><\/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>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s-era love for a French manicure never went away, but a deeper tip has been making a major comeback as of late. There&#8217;s something nostalgic yet timeless about the unapologetically chunky look. Above, Zola Ganzorigt recreated a cover image from a nail education magazine on none other than Kylie Jenner\u2014and the result is wearable magic.\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 19<\/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_14-0\" 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\"> Mismatched Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s were the golden age of supermodels. This decade saw the rise of the \u201cBig Six&#8221; (aka the most bookable names in the industry), which included Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer. From London to Milan, these two provided just as much beauty inspiration off-duty as they did on the runway. This mismatched manicure on Schiffer is a prime example of supermodels being the OG influencers. The &#8220;why choose?&#8221; mentality hit salons worldwide and spawned the idea that accent nails didn&#8217;t need to be singular. The trend cycle has turned, and once again, we&#8217;re seeing this color trend pop up on our social feeds.\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 19<\/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_17-0\" 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\"> &#8216;Pretty Woman&#8217; Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\"><\/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>Buena Vista Pictures \/ @brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another fashion-inspired &#8217;90s nail trend, this brown manicure emulates Julia Roberts&#8217;s iconic <em>Pretty Woman<\/em> dress at your fingertips. The look strikes a balance between wearable neutral and playful statement, so a polka-dotted mani like this one is certain to make you feel like a romantic heroine.\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 19<\/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_20-0\" 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\"> Metallic Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @kimikimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flicks like <em>Men In Black<\/em>, <em>The Matrix<\/em>, and <em>Total Recall <\/em>kept sci-fi top of mind during the &#8217;90s. With that came super fun beauty moments like <em>Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century<\/em>-inspired high ponytails, space buns, and metallic manicures. Futuristic and sleek, nail polishes in silver, gold, and copper were go-tos for artists like Britney Spears and Madonna. Now, we&#8217;ve elevated the space-age style with eye-catching elements like 3D nail art and nail piercings.<\/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 19<\/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_23-0\" 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\"> Milky Hues <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Jennifer Aniston is primarily known for her incredible hairstyles and Rachel Green outfits, she also boosted the popularity of milky manicures. Whites and creams with a milky finish were all the rage in the &#8217;90s\u2014and for good reason. The easy-to-wear look works for every occasion, from date nights and work to brunch and formal occasions. These days, we&#8217;ve expanded our milky nail glossary to include cousins like &#8220;milk bath&#8221; nails and coffee manicures.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" 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\"> Lipgloss Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @kimkimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8220;your nails, but better&#8221; look is nothing new. Sheer nude polishes with a subtle shine finish were introduced to beauty aisles decades before the &#8217;90s. But, as the old saying goes, if it&#8217;s not broken, why fix it? This look (often referred to as &#8220;lip gloss&#8221; nails) is absolutely timeless, elegant, and refined, as Brandy Norwood proves. Plus, it looks amazing on every single nail shape and length. If you&#8217;re looking for a pop of color, try jelly nails instead.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" 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\"> Cool Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailsbyzola<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before Hailey Bieber coined the glazed donut manicure, celebrities loved all things iridescent. Eyeshadows and lipsticks had a frosty chrome finish, and this preference extended to the fingernails, too. As seen above, Jennifer Lopez&#8217;s nails appear opaque, while today&#8217;s version of chrome tends to be more transparent, allowing the natural nail to peek out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" 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\"> Naked Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This may come as a surprise, but the number-one nail look spotted at any awards show in the &#8217;90s was the naked nail. Whether completely bare or sporting a layer of clear topcoat, every it-girl of the era\u2014Tyra Banks, Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, Shania Twain, even<em> Madonna<\/em>\u2014all walked more than one red carpet sans lacquer. Today, the idea may seem like a stretch given the impact of celeb manicures (so much so that mani cams exist), but Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, and Hailee Steinfeld have all temporarily converted to the minimalist (if not completely bare) trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" 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\"> Vampy Black Cherry <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While all the opalescent and milky manicure trends may allude to otherwise, let&#8217;s not forget that the &#8217;90s were the grunge era. Black polish made a popular statement, but many A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock sweetened the obsidian note with a vampier take on crimson. Lovers of OPI&#8217;s cult-classic Black Cherry Chutney are already familiar with the hue, but recent trends have fused the shade into more modern iterations like Megan Fox&#8217;s jelly manicure and Kylie Jenner&#8217;s black rose nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" 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\"> Opalescent Sheen <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @melanated.mani<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a fully frosted look to pastel sheens, the &#8217;90s were definitely a time for opalescent manicures. Not quite as glossy as the aforementioned glaze, this nail trend leans more toward an iridescent iciness that reads chilly even in the warmest hues. The minimalist glam captured the hearts of many barely there nail devotees of the time like Halle Berry, Brooke Shields, and Debra Messing. Since then the look has evolved into ultra-fine shimmery trends like naked glitter nails and fairy nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" 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\"> Moody Brown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @brushedbyb_<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Anyone who lived through the &#8217;90s will tell you that brown had a big moment. The shade dipped out of popularity as quickly as it appeared, with true blacks and oxbloods being favored in the early aughts, but after years of waiting in the wings, the neutral is back in a big way. And this time, you&#8217;ve got options. You could choose to go the classic route, painting all ten nails the same hue (as seen with Naomi Campbell&#8217;s warm, moody look), or you could try a tonal look, \u00e0 la the fall-ready &#8220;box of chocolate&#8221; nail trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" 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\"> Abstract Art <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @dallasalexiaxo<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before nail art became adopted into the mainstream, Black women pioneered the nail genre. When we think of true abstract nail art, Flo Jo and La Toya Jackson&#8217;s iconic &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s sets come to mind. Then, in the \u201890s, hip-hop legends like Missy Elliott and Lil\u2019 Kim (who could forget her famous dollar-bill manicure?) ushered in the cultural wave of nail art that continues to the modern day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" 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\"> Epic Extensions <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @afreshset<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of nail art, what better way to display intricate designs than with extra canvas space? Along with leading the rise of abstract nail art, Black recording artists like Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliot pushed the boundaries of nail length to then-unprecedented inches. Anything but a trend, longer-than-long nail extensions have remained a mainstay in the manicure space with stars like Cynthia Erivo and Megan Thee Stallion continuing to carry the torch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" 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\"> Square French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailtherapy.co<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Where would French manicures be today without the love they received from stars like Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson, Jessica Simpson, and J.Lo? The most modernized version of the French manicure fuses minimalism with the \u201890s and \u201800s style revival. However, with the resurgence of square-shaped nails, we&#8217;re forecasting a rise in angular, chunky tips with the exaggerated thick white line. Zendaya and Selena Gomez are some of the most recent adopters of this style prediction.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" 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\"> Moody Purple <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While the &#8217;90s may have largely been all about the barely there nail, one statement color reigned supreme: purple. From brooding violets to silvery lilacs, it should be of no surprise that the majestic color grazed the fingertips of many celeb elites like Aaliyah and Mary J. Blige. Like all royalty, the hue is one of enduring resonance continuing to be the moody manicure of choice for celebs like Selena Gomez and Megan Thee Stallion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" 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\"> Tie-Dye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @pop_polished<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By the late &#8217;90s, manicures began to transition toward more colorful Y2K motifs. While butterfly wings hadn&#8217;t fully descended to the fingertips just yet, tie-dye nail art began to take form. Carmen Electra&#8217;s cool blue rendition has gone full circle, re-emerging from post &#8217;90s and Y2K obscurity to getting a significant refresh courtesy of Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.\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 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mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"&lt;p&gt;Abby is a former associate editor at Byrdie and has three years of experience in beauty editorial.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Abby Dupes<\/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 associate editor Abby Dupes\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BhUokBy-26iBv9lkDoQaAPepfZU=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AbbyDupesHeadshot-952b509113e54977aa4f5bd54644cd90.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/BhUokBy-26iBv9lkDoQaAPepfZU=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/AbbyDupesHeadshot-952b509113e54977aa4f5bd54644cd90.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie associate editor Abby Dupes\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nAbby Dupes\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\n<p>Abby is a former associate editor at Byrdie and has three years of experience in beauty editorial.<\/p>\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 February 27, 2026 08:00AM<\/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:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ezEELvDY1tiVf9-hOqVlCrCZQ3U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_LeadRecirc-b87b3f7409864cd98aa5f4d2a254a38e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffth-Joyner, Princess Diana, and Pamela Anderson with 90s Nail Trends\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ezEELvDY1tiVf9-hOqVlCrCZQ3U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_LeadRecirc-b87b3f7409864cd98aa5f4d2a254a38e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Florence Griffth-Joyner, Princess Diana, and Pamela Anderson with 90s Nail Trends\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s have no doubt reigned as the top decade in our hearts over the past few years. We can&#8217;t get enough of iconic \u201890s beauty trends, from supermodel-esque bouncy blowouts to frosty eyeshadow and statement-making lip liner. The era was <em>not<\/em> a time for minimalism (unless you count those thin eyebrows), and that&#8217;s exactly what makes it such a noteworthy decade in the beauty space. Media darlings like Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, and Princess Diana all set the tone, from their glam coifs all the way down to their elegantly groomed nails, which is exactly what we&#8217;re focusing on here: The enduring nail trends that set the foundation for our manis today. To inspire your next trip to the salon, <strong>discover 19 \u201890s nail trends that transcend their time<\/strong>, complete with their modern counterparts.\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 19<\/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_2-0\" 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\"> Classic Red <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @gelcare.official<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Red is pretty much the ultimate when it comes to timeless nail polish colors. Thanks to its vast shade offerings that range the undertone spectrum\u2014from vibrant blood orange to maroon\u2014red nail polish is considered one of the most versatile shades. Princess Diana was chief among the red-loving pack, even going against royal dress protocol by wearing the color during press and charity events. On the other side of the pond, American royalty Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy mirrored the trend, often sporting red nails while out and about in NYC.\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 19<\/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_5-0\" 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\"> CBK Tortoiseshell Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ @imarninails \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was more famous for a tortoiseshell <em>headband<\/em>, the texture has some serious &#8217;90s vibes in any format\u2014so it&#8217;s no wonder that tortoiseshell nails are having a moment alongside our obsession with this eternal style icon. It&#8217;s fairly DIY-friendly using a jelly base and a second polish for the print, but it&#8217;s also common in salons and in press-on form.\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 19<\/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_8-0\" 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\"> Blueberry Milk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ Tiffany Kehinde<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It doesn&#8217;t matter if you call this pale cornflower shade baby blue, powder blue, or blueberry milk: All you need to know is that it&#8217;s been a favorite of A-listers for decades. Most recently,\u00a0Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya, and Sofia Richie Grainge have co-signed this color into the beauty zeitgeist. But real &#8217;90s fans know that Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Alicia Silverstone, and Lindsay Lohan (whose character Hallie in 1998&#8217;s <em>The Parent Trap <\/em>wears a sheeny blue from Hard Candy) rocked it first.\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 19<\/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_11-0\" 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\"> Deep French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\"><\/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>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s-era love for a French manicure never went away, but a deeper tip has been making a major comeback as of late. There&#8217;s something nostalgic yet timeless about the unapologetically chunky look. Above, Zola Ganzorigt recreated a cover image from a nail education magazine on none other than Kylie Jenner\u2014and the result is wearable magic.\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 19<\/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_14-0\" 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\"> Mismatched Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s were the golden age of supermodels. This decade saw the rise of the \u201cBig Six&#8221; (aka the most bookable names in the industry), which included Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer. From London to Milan, these two provided just as much beauty inspiration off-duty as they did on the runway. This mismatched manicure on Schiffer is a prime example of supermodels being the OG influencers. The &#8220;why choose?&#8221; mentality hit salons worldwide and spawned the idea that accent nails didn&#8217;t need to be singular. The trend cycle has turned, and once again, we&#8217;re seeing this color trend pop up on our social feeds.\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 19<\/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_17-0\" 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\"> &#8216;Pretty Woman&#8217; Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\"><\/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>Buena Vista Pictures \/ @brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another fashion-inspired &#8217;90s nail trend, this brown manicure emulates Julia Roberts&#8217;s iconic <em>Pretty Woman<\/em> dress at your fingertips. The look strikes a balance between wearable neutral and playful statement, so a polka-dotted mani like this one is certain to make you feel like a romantic heroine.\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 19<\/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_20-0\" 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\"> Metallic Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @kimikimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flicks like <em>Men In Black<\/em>, <em>The Matrix<\/em>, and <em>Total Recall <\/em>kept sci-fi top of mind during the &#8217;90s. With that came super fun beauty moments like <em>Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century<\/em>-inspired high ponytails, space buns, and metallic manicures. Futuristic and sleek, nail polishes in silver, gold, and copper were go-tos for artists like Britney Spears and Madonna. Now, we&#8217;ve elevated the space-age style with eye-catching elements like 3D nail art and nail piercings.<\/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 19<\/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_23-0\" 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\"> Milky Hues <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Jennifer Aniston is primarily known for her incredible hairstyles and Rachel Green outfits, she also boosted the popularity of milky manicures. Whites and creams with a milky finish were all the rage in the &#8217;90s\u2014and for good reason. The easy-to-wear look works for every occasion, from date nights and work to brunch and formal occasions. These days, we&#8217;ve expanded our milky nail glossary to include cousins like &#8220;milk bath&#8221; nails and coffee manicures.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" 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\"> Lipgloss Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @kimkimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8220;your nails, but better&#8221; look is nothing new. Sheer nude polishes with a subtle shine finish were introduced to beauty aisles decades before the &#8217;90s. But, as the old saying goes, if it&#8217;s not broken, why fix it? This look (often referred to as &#8220;lip gloss&#8221; nails) is absolutely timeless, elegant, and refined, as Brandy Norwood proves. Plus, it looks amazing on every single nail shape and length. If you&#8217;re looking for a pop of color, try jelly nails instead.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" 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\"> Cool Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailsbyzola<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before Hailey Bieber coined the glazed donut manicure, celebrities loved all things iridescent. Eyeshadows and lipsticks had a frosty chrome finish, and this preference extended to the fingernails, too. As seen above, Jennifer Lopez&#8217;s nails appear opaque, while today&#8217;s version of chrome tends to be more transparent, allowing the natural nail to peek out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" 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\"> Naked Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This may come as a surprise, but the number-one nail look spotted at any awards show in the &#8217;90s was the naked nail. Whether completely bare or sporting a layer of clear topcoat, every it-girl of the era\u2014Tyra Banks, Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, Shania Twain, even<em> Madonna<\/em>\u2014all walked more than one red carpet sans lacquer. Today, the idea may seem like a stretch given the impact of celeb manicures (so much so that mani cams exist), but Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, and Hailee Steinfeld have all temporarily converted to the minimalist (if not completely bare) trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" 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\"> Vampy Black Cherry <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While all the opalescent and milky manicure trends may allude to otherwise, let&#8217;s not forget that the &#8217;90s were the grunge era. Black polish made a popular statement, but many A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock sweetened the obsidian note with a vampier take on crimson. Lovers of OPI&#8217;s cult-classic Black Cherry Chutney are already familiar with the hue, but recent trends have fused the shade into more modern iterations like Megan Fox&#8217;s jelly manicure and Kylie Jenner&#8217;s black rose nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" 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\"> Opalescent Sheen <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @melanated.mani<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a fully frosted look to pastel sheens, the &#8217;90s were definitely a time for opalescent manicures. Not quite as glossy as the aforementioned glaze, this nail trend leans more toward an iridescent iciness that reads chilly even in the warmest hues. The minimalist glam captured the hearts of many barely there nail devotees of the time like Halle Berry, Brooke Shields, and Debra Messing. Since then the look has evolved into ultra-fine shimmery trends like naked glitter nails and fairy nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" 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\"> Moody Brown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @brushedbyb_<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Anyone who lived through the &#8217;90s will tell you that brown had a big moment. The shade dipped out of popularity as quickly as it appeared, with true blacks and oxbloods being favored in the early aughts, but after years of waiting in the wings, the neutral is back in a big way. And this time, you&#8217;ve got options. You could choose to go the classic route, painting all ten nails the same hue (as seen with Naomi Campbell&#8217;s warm, moody look), or you could try a tonal look, \u00e0 la the fall-ready &#8220;box of chocolate&#8221; nail trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" 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\"> Abstract Art <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @dallasalexiaxo<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before nail art became adopted into the mainstream, Black women pioneered the nail genre. When we think of true abstract nail art, Flo Jo and La Toya Jackson&#8217;s iconic &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s sets come to mind. Then, in the \u201890s, hip-hop legends like Missy Elliott and Lil\u2019 Kim (who could forget her famous dollar-bill manicure?) ushered in the cultural wave of nail art that continues to the modern day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" 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\"> Epic Extensions <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @afreshset<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of nail art, what better way to display intricate designs than with extra canvas space? Along with leading the rise of abstract nail art, Black recording artists like Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliot pushed the boundaries of nail length to then-unprecedented inches. Anything but a trend, longer-than-long nail extensions have remained a mainstay in the manicure space with stars like Cynthia Erivo and Megan Thee Stallion continuing to carry the torch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" 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\"> Square French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailtherapy.co<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Where would French manicures be today without the love they received from stars like Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson, Jessica Simpson, and J.Lo? The most modernized version of the French manicure fuses minimalism with the \u201890s and \u201800s style revival. However, with the resurgence of square-shaped nails, we&#8217;re forecasting a rise in angular, chunky tips with the exaggerated thick white line. Zendaya and Selena Gomez are some of the most recent adopters of this style prediction.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" 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\"> Moody Purple <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While the &#8217;90s may have largely been all about the barely there nail, one statement color reigned supreme: purple. From brooding violets to silvery lilacs, it should be of no surprise that the majestic color grazed the fingertips of many celeb elites like Aaliyah and Mary J. Blige. Like all royalty, the hue is one of enduring resonance continuing to be the moody manicure of choice for celebs like Selena Gomez and Megan Thee Stallion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" 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\"> Tie-Dye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @pop_polished<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By the late &#8217;90s, manicures began to transition toward more colorful Y2K motifs. While butterfly wings hadn&#8217;t fully descended to the fingertips just yet, tie-dye nail art began to take form. Carmen Electra&#8217;s cool blue rendition has gone full circle, re-emerging from post &#8217;90s and Y2K obscurity to getting a significant refresh courtesy of Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.\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:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ezEELvDY1tiVf9-hOqVlCrCZQ3U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_LeadRecirc-b87b3f7409864cd98aa5f4d2a254a38e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffth-Joyner, Princess Diana, and Pamela Anderson with 90s Nail Trends\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/ezEELvDY1tiVf9-hOqVlCrCZQ3U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_LeadRecirc-b87b3f7409864cd98aa5f4d2a254a38e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Florence Griffth-Joyner, Princess Diana, and Pamela Anderson with 90s Nail Trends\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s have no doubt reigned as the top decade in our hearts over the past few years. We can&#8217;t get enough of iconic \u201890s beauty trends, from supermodel-esque bouncy blowouts to frosty eyeshadow and statement-making lip liner. The era was <em>not<\/em> a time for minimalism (unless you count those thin eyebrows), and that&#8217;s exactly what makes it such a noteworthy decade in the beauty space. Media darlings like Pamela Anderson, Naomi Campbell, and Princess Diana all set the tone, from their glam coifs all the way down to their elegantly groomed nails, which is exactly what we&#8217;re focusing on here: The enduring nail trends that set the foundation for our manis today. To inspire your next trip to the salon, <strong>discover 19 \u201890s nail trends that transcend their time<\/strong>, complete with their modern counterparts.\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 19<\/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_2-0\" 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\"> Classic Red <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @gelcare.official<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Red is pretty much the ultimate when it comes to timeless nail polish colors. Thanks to its vast shade offerings that range the undertone spectrum\u2014from vibrant blood orange to maroon\u2014red nail polish is considered one of the most versatile shades. Princess Diana was chief among the red-loving pack, even going against royal dress protocol by wearing the color during press and charity events. On the other side of the pond, American royalty Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy mirrored the trend, often sporting red nails while out and about in NYC.\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 19<\/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_5-0\" 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\"> CBK Tortoiseshell Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ @imarninails \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was more famous for a tortoiseshell <em>headband<\/em>, the texture has some serious &#8217;90s vibes in any format\u2014so it&#8217;s no wonder that tortoiseshell nails are having a moment alongside our obsession with this eternal style icon. It&#8217;s fairly DIY-friendly using a jelly base and a second polish for the print, but it&#8217;s also common in salons and in press-on form.\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 19<\/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_8-0\" 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\"> Blueberry Milk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ Tiffany Kehinde<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It doesn&#8217;t matter if you call this pale cornflower shade baby blue, powder blue, or blueberry milk: All you need to know is that it&#8217;s been a favorite of A-listers for decades. Most recently,\u00a0Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya, and Sofia Richie Grainge have co-signed this color into the beauty zeitgeist. But real &#8217;90s fans know that Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Alicia Silverstone, and Lindsay Lohan (whose character Hallie in 1998&#8217;s <em>The Parent Trap <\/em>wears a sheeny blue from Hard Candy) rocked it first.\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 19<\/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_11-0\" 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\"> Deep French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\"><\/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>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s-era love for a French manicure never went away, but a deeper tip has been making a major comeback as of late. There&#8217;s something nostalgic yet timeless about the unapologetically chunky look. Above, Zola Ganzorigt recreated a cover image from a nail education magazine on none other than Kylie Jenner\u2014and the result is wearable magic.\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 19<\/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_14-0\" 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\"> Mismatched Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s were the golden age of supermodels. This decade saw the rise of the \u201cBig Six&#8221; (aka the most bookable names in the industry), which included Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer. From London to Milan, these two provided just as much beauty inspiration off-duty as they did on the runway. This mismatched manicure on Schiffer is a prime example of supermodels being the OG influencers. The &#8220;why choose?&#8221; mentality hit salons worldwide and spawned the idea that accent nails didn&#8217;t need to be singular. The trend cycle has turned, and once again, we&#8217;re seeing this color trend pop up on our social feeds.\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 19<\/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_17-0\" 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\"> &#8216;Pretty Woman&#8217; Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\"><\/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>Buena Vista Pictures \/ @brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another fashion-inspired &#8217;90s nail trend, this brown manicure emulates Julia Roberts&#8217;s iconic <em>Pretty Woman<\/em> dress at your fingertips. The look strikes a balance between wearable neutral and playful statement, so a polka-dotted mani like this one is certain to make you feel like a romantic heroine.\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 19<\/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_20-0\" 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\"> Metallic Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @kimikimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flicks like <em>Men In Black<\/em>, <em>The Matrix<\/em>, and <em>Total Recall <\/em>kept sci-fi top of mind during the &#8217;90s. With that came super fun beauty moments like <em>Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century<\/em>-inspired high ponytails, space buns, and metallic manicures. Futuristic and sleek, nail polishes in silver, gold, and copper were go-tos for artists like Britney Spears and Madonna. Now, we&#8217;ve elevated the space-age style with eye-catching elements like 3D nail art and nail piercings.<\/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 19<\/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_23-0\" 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\"> Milky Hues <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Jennifer Aniston is primarily known for her incredible hairstyles and Rachel Green outfits, she also boosted the popularity of milky manicures. Whites and creams with a milky finish were all the rage in the &#8217;90s\u2014and for good reason. The easy-to-wear look works for every occasion, from date nights and work to brunch and formal occasions. These days, we&#8217;ve expanded our milky nail glossary to include cousins like &#8220;milk bath&#8221; nails and coffee manicures.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" 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\"> Lipgloss Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @kimkimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8220;your nails, but better&#8221; look is nothing new. Sheer nude polishes with a subtle shine finish were introduced to beauty aisles decades before the &#8217;90s. But, as the old saying goes, if it&#8217;s not broken, why fix it? This look (often referred to as &#8220;lip gloss&#8221; nails) is absolutely timeless, elegant, and refined, as Brandy Norwood proves. Plus, it looks amazing on every single nail shape and length. If you&#8217;re looking for a pop of color, try jelly nails instead.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" 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\"> Cool Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailsbyzola<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before Hailey Bieber coined the glazed donut manicure, celebrities loved all things iridescent. Eyeshadows and lipsticks had a frosty chrome finish, and this preference extended to the fingernails, too. As seen above, Jennifer Lopez&#8217;s nails appear opaque, while today&#8217;s version of chrome tends to be more transparent, allowing the natural nail to peek out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" 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\"> Naked Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This may come as a surprise, but the number-one nail look spotted at any awards show in the &#8217;90s was the naked nail. Whether completely bare or sporting a layer of clear topcoat, every it-girl of the era\u2014Tyra Banks, Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, Shania Twain, even<em> Madonna<\/em>\u2014all walked more than one red carpet sans lacquer. Today, the idea may seem like a stretch given the impact of celeb manicures (so much so that mani cams exist), but Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, and Hailee Steinfeld have all temporarily converted to the minimalist (if not completely bare) trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" 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\"> Vampy Black Cherry <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While all the opalescent and milky manicure trends may allude to otherwise, let&#8217;s not forget that the &#8217;90s were the grunge era. Black polish made a popular statement, but many A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock sweetened the obsidian note with a vampier take on crimson. Lovers of OPI&#8217;s cult-classic Black Cherry Chutney are already familiar with the hue, but recent trends have fused the shade into more modern iterations like Megan Fox&#8217;s jelly manicure and Kylie Jenner&#8217;s black rose nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" 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\"> Opalescent Sheen <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @melanated.mani<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a fully frosted look to pastel sheens, the &#8217;90s were definitely a time for opalescent manicures. Not quite as glossy as the aforementioned glaze, this nail trend leans more toward an iridescent iciness that reads chilly even in the warmest hues. The minimalist glam captured the hearts of many barely there nail devotees of the time like Halle Berry, Brooke Shields, and Debra Messing. Since then the look has evolved into ultra-fine shimmery trends like naked glitter nails and fairy nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" 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\"> Moody Brown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @brushedbyb_<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Anyone who lived through the &#8217;90s will tell you that brown had a big moment. The shade dipped out of popularity as quickly as it appeared, with true blacks and oxbloods being favored in the early aughts, but after years of waiting in the wings, the neutral is back in a big way. And this time, you&#8217;ve got options. You could choose to go the classic route, painting all ten nails the same hue (as seen with Naomi Campbell&#8217;s warm, moody look), or you could try a tonal look, \u00e0 la the fall-ready &#8220;box of chocolate&#8221; nail trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" 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\"> Abstract Art <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @dallasalexiaxo<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before nail art became adopted into the mainstream, Black women pioneered the nail genre. When we think of true abstract nail art, Flo Jo and La Toya Jackson&#8217;s iconic &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s sets come to mind. Then, in the \u201890s, hip-hop legends like Missy Elliott and Lil\u2019 Kim (who could forget her famous dollar-bill manicure?) ushered in the cultural wave of nail art that continues to the modern day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" 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\"> Epic Extensions <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @afreshset<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of nail art, what better way to display intricate designs than with extra canvas space? Along with leading the rise of abstract nail art, Black recording artists like Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliot pushed the boundaries of nail length to then-unprecedented inches. Anything but a trend, longer-than-long nail extensions have remained a mainstay in the manicure space with stars like Cynthia Erivo and Megan Thee Stallion continuing to carry the torch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" 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\"> Square French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailtherapy.co<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Where would French manicures be today without the love they received from stars like Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson, Jessica Simpson, and J.Lo? The most modernized version of the French manicure fuses minimalism with the \u201890s and \u201800s style revival. However, with the resurgence of square-shaped nails, we&#8217;re forecasting a rise in angular, chunky tips with the exaggerated thick white line. Zendaya and Selena Gomez are some of the most recent adopters of this style prediction.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" 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\"> Moody Purple <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While the &#8217;90s may have largely been all about the barely there nail, one statement color reigned supreme: purple. From brooding violets to silvery lilacs, it should be of no surprise that the majestic color grazed the fingertips of many celeb elites like Aaliyah and Mary J. Blige. Like all royalty, the hue is one of enduring resonance continuing to be the moody manicure of choice for celebs like Selena Gomez and Megan Thee Stallion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" 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\"> Tie-Dye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @pop_polished<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By the late &#8217;90s, manicures began to transition toward more colorful Y2K motifs. While butterfly wings hadn&#8217;t fully descended to the fingertips just yet, tie-dye nail art began to take form. Carmen Electra&#8217;s cool blue rendition has gone full circle, re-emerging from post &#8217;90s and Y2K obscurity to getting a significant refresh courtesy of Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.\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 19<\/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_2-0\" 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\"> Classic Red <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/n80FbVjtmWhR-0xmLPXEVG0fFpE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed1-c9b4237dd83c44c59fbf901e37a01c5b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Princess Diana Red 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @gelcare.official<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Red is pretty much the ultimate when it comes to timeless nail polish colors. Thanks to its vast shade offerings that range the undertone spectrum\u2014from vibrant blood orange to maroon\u2014red nail polish is considered one of the most versatile shades. Princess Diana was chief among the red-loving pack, even going against royal dress protocol by wearing the color during press and charity events. On the other side of the pond, American royalty Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy mirrored the trend, often sporting red nails while out and about in NYC.\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 19<\/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_5-0\" 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\"> CBK Tortoiseshell Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qB43OjYYV6Ct2ExvhYRJ3JP5tHk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-7215f1e7c3e24d9e8432cbe543e70239.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy with tortoiseshell headband and manicure with tortoiseshell design\"><\/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>Getty Images \/ @imarninails \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was more famous for a tortoiseshell <em>headband<\/em>, the texture has some serious &#8217;90s vibes in any format\u2014so it&#8217;s no wonder that tortoiseshell nails are having a moment alongside our obsession with this eternal style icon. It&#8217;s fairly DIY-friendly using a jelly base and a second polish for the print, but it&#8217;s also common in salons and in press-on form.\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 19<\/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_8-0\" 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\"> Blueberry Milk <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Lwz6x0pRVDhpN53MKcoZYWbpNJM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed2-53e785b88dc042cfada0ccfca6dccea4.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Alivia Silverstone Blueberry Milk Color 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ Tiffany Kehinde<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> It doesn&#8217;t matter if you call this pale cornflower shade baby blue, powder blue, or blueberry milk: All you need to know is that it&#8217;s been a favorite of A-listers for decades. Most recently,\u00a0Dua Lipa, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya, and Sofia Richie Grainge have co-signed this color into the beauty zeitgeist. But real &#8217;90s fans know that Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Alicia Silverstone, and Lindsay Lohan (whose character Hallie in 1998&#8217;s <em>The Parent Trap <\/em>wears a sheeny blue from Hard Candy) rocked it first.\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 19<\/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_11-0\" 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\"> Deep French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/mCEUkOh4kFd_Y2K7b6N_txIk8d0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-60f2ac819a47457c8e3e7eb250fd15f4.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of deep white French manicure on nail professional magazine and Kylie Jenner wearing similar manicure\"><\/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>@nailsbyzola \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s-era love for a French manicure never went away, but a deeper tip has been making a major comeback as of late. There&#8217;s something nostalgic yet timeless about the unapologetically chunky look. Above, Zola Ganzorigt recreated a cover image from a nail education magazine on none other than Kylie Jenner\u2014and the result is wearable magic.\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 19<\/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_14-0\" 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\"> Mismatched Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/CAaIA2KunTb6OFOva40DJ141T4Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed4-8cea889704764532992197baa6765c5a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Claudia Schiffer Skittle Colored 90s Nails Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8217;90s were the golden age of supermodels. This decade saw the rise of the \u201cBig Six&#8221; (aka the most bookable names in the industry), which included Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer. From London to Milan, these two provided just as much beauty inspiration off-duty as they did on the runway. This mismatched manicure on Schiffer is a prime example of supermodels being the OG influencers. The &#8220;why choose?&#8221; mentality hit salons worldwide and spawned the idea that accent nails didn&#8217;t need to be singular. The trend cycle has turned, and once again, we&#8217;re seeing this color trend pop up on our social feeds.\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 19<\/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_17-0\" 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\"> &#8216;Pretty Woman&#8217; Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IoGbiI9zESLFzQr011xkU6uiOzE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_LeadRecirc-4842e984ee9e45b0bd2e404f0f4fd0a5.png\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Julia Roberts wearing brown and white polka dotted outfit in Pretty Woman, and brown manicure with white polka dots\"><\/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>Buena Vista Pictures \/ @brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Another fashion-inspired &#8217;90s nail trend, this brown manicure emulates Julia Roberts&#8217;s iconic <em>Pretty Woman<\/em> dress at your fingertips. The look strikes a balance between wearable neutral and playful statement, so a polka-dotted mani like this one is certain to make you feel like a romantic heroine.\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 19<\/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_20-0\" 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\"> Metallic Manis <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/IQFsFrEXJgCkG6uknqIlIrIMweQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed3-c0e8a70a3e24478aa1b072c650aa220e.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Britney Spears Metallic 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @kimikimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flicks like <em>Men In Black<\/em>, <em>The Matrix<\/em>, and <em>Total Recall <\/em>kept sci-fi top of mind during the &#8217;90s. With that came super fun beauty moments like <em>Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century<\/em>-inspired high ponytails, space buns, and metallic manicures. Futuristic and sleek, nail polishes in silver, gold, and copper were go-tos for artists like Britney Spears and Madonna. Now, we&#8217;ve elevated the space-age style with eye-catching elements like 3D nail art and nail piercings.<\/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 19<\/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_23-0\" 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\"> Milky Hues <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/T0v9vDsWaDOHuIIluUiLXxck5sU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed5-fce8e55014994c33b43945c46996aa9f.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Aniston Milky Hue 90s Nail Trend\"><\/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>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While Jennifer Aniston is primarily known for her incredible hairstyles and Rachel Green outfits, she also boosted the popularity of milky manicures. Whites and creams with a milky finish were all the rage in the &#8217;90s\u2014and for good reason. The easy-to-wear look works for every occasion, from date nights and work to brunch and formal occasions. These days, we&#8217;ve expanded our milky nail glossary to include cousins like &#8220;milk bath&#8221; nails and coffee manicures.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" 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\"> Lipgloss Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zDdXq32lho8N2qxI0xqS372Zsw4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed7-166f38d0b4864f8b9ce972e13789457b.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Brandy Nude 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @kimkimnails<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The &#8220;your nails, but better&#8221; look is nothing new. Sheer nude polishes with a subtle shine finish were introduced to beauty aisles decades before the &#8217;90s. But, as the old saying goes, if it&#8217;s not broken, why fix it? This look (often referred to as &#8220;lip gloss&#8221; nails) is absolutely timeless, elegant, and refined, as Brandy Norwood proves. Plus, it looks amazing on every single nail shape and length. If you&#8217;re looking for a pop of color, try jelly nails instead.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" 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\"> Cool Chrome <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NuG69kTwy7UjSJsmfdb1569Eh9E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed6-8763bf7083914620a6de83edad7e4089.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jennifer Lopez with Chrome 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailsbyzola<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before Hailey Bieber coined the glazed donut manicure, celebrities loved all things iridescent. Eyeshadows and lipsticks had a frosty chrome finish, and this preference extended to the fingernails, too. As seen above, Jennifer Lopez&#8217;s nails appear opaque, while today&#8217;s version of chrome tends to be more transparent, allowing the natural nail to peek out.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" 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\"> Naked Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/g4hEP76hmzv_-0ahY4CCIVBkXsY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/camerondiaznakednails-92f7249f74d04ed19a14074c2bc231d7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Cameron Diaz with naked nails in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This may come as a surprise, but the number-one nail look spotted at any awards show in the &#8217;90s was the naked nail. Whether completely bare or sporting a layer of clear topcoat, every it-girl of the era\u2014Tyra Banks, Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, Shania Twain, even<em> Madonna<\/em>\u2014all walked more than one red carpet sans lacquer. Today, the idea may seem like a stretch given the impact of celeb manicures (so much so that mani cams exist), but Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Jenner, and Hailee Steinfeld have all temporarily converted to the minimalist (if not completely bare) trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" 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\"> Vampy Black Cherry <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bPtZtxflnYh3pwvXfQ9qmjIsPO4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/gwynethpaltrowvampymani90s-b9cab0fcabc94064b690c2a680072b26.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gwyneth Paltrow with vampy red 90s manicure\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @overglowedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While all the opalescent and milky manicure trends may allude to otherwise, let&#8217;s not forget that the &#8217;90s were the grunge era. Black polish made a popular statement, but many A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock sweetened the obsidian note with a vampier take on crimson. Lovers of OPI&#8217;s cult-classic Black Cherry Chutney are already familiar with the hue, but recent trends have fused the shade into more modern iterations like Megan Fox&#8217;s jelly manicure and Kylie Jenner&#8217;s black rose nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" 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\"> Opalescent Sheen <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HWwq7uGwqA5xyUVDEdMU8r4a5r8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/halleberry90snails-37dbaef391a14aff860527cfecb3ec6a.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Halle Berry with 90s opalescent nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @melanated.mani<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a fully frosted look to pastel sheens, the &#8217;90s were definitely a time for opalescent manicures. Not quite as glossy as the aforementioned glaze, this nail trend leans more toward an iridescent iciness that reads chilly even in the warmest hues. The minimalist glam captured the hearts of many barely there nail devotees of the time like Halle Berry, Brooke Shields, and Debra Messing. Since then the look has evolved into ultra-fine shimmery trends like naked glitter nails and fairy nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" 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\"> Moody Brown <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/7bAYCBr9TVyjFDxqU-j5kMgv1jM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed8-5eed0a9433c3491b97fb0501378f0a29.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Naomi Campbell Chocolate 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @brushedbyb_<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Anyone who lived through the &#8217;90s will tell you that brown had a big moment. The shade dipped out of popularity as quickly as it appeared, with true blacks and oxbloods being favored in the early aughts, but after years of waiting in the wings, the neutral is back in a big way. And this time, you&#8217;ve got options. You could choose to go the classic route, painting all ten nails the same hue (as seen with Naomi Campbell&#8217;s warm, moody look), or you could try a tonal look, \u00e0 la the fall-ready &#8220;box of chocolate&#8221; nail trend.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" 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\"> Abstract Art <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/z-HiShUM8HfH7-vQ_IY2lH1_mbk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed9-3ab2c66569d3466b8a600803b9ab65b7.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Florence Griffith-Joyner Abstract Art 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @dallasalexiaxo<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Long before nail art became adopted into the mainstream, Black women pioneered the nail genre. When we think of true abstract nail art, Flo Jo and La Toya Jackson&#8217;s iconic &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s sets come to mind. Then, in the \u201890s, hip-hop legends like Missy Elliott and Lil\u2019 Kim (who could forget her famous dollar-bill manicure?) ushered in the cultural wave of nail art that continues to the modern day.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" 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\"> Epic Extensions <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/spUCeT817Ni1a6Ym6a6QMn-CzPs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/maryjblige90snailextensions-316c3b307ce046c5ad51bae7d8f63c04.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Mary J Blige with square nail extensions in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @afreshset<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of nail art, what better way to display intricate designs than with extra canvas space? Along with leading the rise of abstract nail art, Black recording artists like Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliot pushed the boundaries of nail length to then-unprecedented inches. Anything but a trend, longer-than-long nail extensions have remained a mainstay in the manicure space with stars like Cynthia Erivo and Megan Thee Stallion continuing to carry the torch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" 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\"> Square French <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/zeK7w_9bZUXF-mJtKewl9k54w18=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Embed10-9ffcb840b16a428aad0b2b31ee554c86.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Pamela Anderson Square French 90s Nail Trend\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @nailtherapy.co<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Where would French manicures be today without the love they received from stars like Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson, Jessica Simpson, and J.Lo? The most modernized version of the French manicure fuses minimalism with the \u201890s and \u201800s style revival. However, with the resurgence of square-shaped nails, we&#8217;re forecasting a rise in angular, chunky tips with the exaggerated thick white line. Zendaya and Selena Gomez are some of the most recent adopters of this style prediction.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" 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\"> Moody Purple <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HdV6qeVYvs9TJvbs1Rh94tzGUTo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/aaliyahpurplemani-33887c52a1264e1e80687536419afac9.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Aaliyah with moody purple manicure in the 90s\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @lolo.nailedit<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> While the &#8217;90s may have largely been all about the barely there nail, one statement color reigned supreme: purple. From brooding violets to silvery lilacs, it should be of no surprise that the majestic color grazed the fingertips of many celeb elites like Aaliyah and Mary J. Blige. Like all royalty, the hue is one of enduring resonance continuing to be the moody manicure of choice for celebs like Selena Gomez and Megan Thee Stallion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 19<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" 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\"> Tie-Dye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oWkYV_7q5Z2SLuh5X52q1xISlbE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/carmenelectratiedye90snails-988c5e85f28f4d4f815c98b1ad21f85c.jpg\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Carmen Electra with tie-dye 90s nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty \/ @pop_polished<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> By the late &#8217;90s, manicures began to transition toward more colorful Y2K motifs. While butterfly wings hadn&#8217;t fully descended to the fingertips just yet, tie-dye nail art began to take form. Carmen Electra&#8217;s cool blue rendition has gone full circle, re-emerging from post &#8217;90s and Y2K obscurity to getting a significant refresh courtesy of Dua Lipa and Hailey Bieber.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/90s-nail-trends-11913862&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lZ9FPA5yPqbJ_R9cpVdUTmOT7Qs=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/Byr_90sNailTrend_Social-79a1375e495445aca192afc2b1c0f04d.jpg&#8221;] 19 \u201890s Nail Trends That Show Our Nostalgia Is Anything But One-Note By Abby Dupes Abby Dupes Abby is a former associate editor at Byrdie and has three years of experience in beauty editorial. Byrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines Published on February 27, 2026 08:00AM Close Getty Images \/ Byrdie The &#8217;90s have no [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[83,226],"class_list":["post-1800363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-byrdie-com","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1800363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1800363"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1800363\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1800363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1800363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1800363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}