Overview
- Editors highlight a renewed push for dark polishes in shades like burgundy, navy, chocolate, eggplant, emerald and grey, updated with glossy, pearled and magnetic-style finishes.
- Neutral minimalism stays central, with sheer nudes, milky bases and refined French tips offering versatile, everyday polish.
- Golden Globes and Critics' Choice manicures translate into wearable options now, including French variants, total nude, glossy darks, classic red, black and subtle pearl effects.
- Five designs are flagged as elegant and current: soap nails for extra-gloss subtle color, chrome overlays, cat-eye magnetic effects, soft milky tones and frame outlines.
- Age-tailored guidance favors milky nude, modern French, soft pink, cherry red, minimalist accents and gentle pearlescence, while outdated shapes like duck nails and plain uniform colors are discouraged.