Overview
- Coverage in early June consolidated a clear summer playbook that centers on two coexisting directions: ultra-clean, health-forward minimal nails and bold, textured maximalist art.
- Editors and manicurists repeatedly named a seasonal palette led by icy/pool blues, butter/marigold yellow, coral and raspberry tones, pistachio green, and tomato/cherry red.
- Key finishes driving the season are 'mega milky' semi-opaque sheers, jelly (semi-sheer bouncy) effects, tinted chrome/glass layering, and 3D gel textures for fruit, shell and micro-motifs.
- Nail pro Daisy Kalnina and multiple beauty editors provided curated shade lists and product suggestions to make advanced looks salon- and at-home-ready, including BIAB strengthening, chrome powders, jelly top coats, and press-on options.
- The trend builds on a multi-year move away from neutral dominance toward color and texture, and the new product and technique tools mean salons and consumers can scale these looks for vacations, weddings, and everyday wear.