Looking for a simple way to boost your mood or manifest your future? Your next manicure just might do the trick—especially since 2025’s trending nail designs are so cool that it’s impossible not to be inspired.
“For 2025 nail trends, I see a lot of dark colors, cat eye, and chrome finishes that will be popular the in the upcoming season,” says celebrity manicurist and Amopé ambassador Zola Ganzorigt, Ganzorigt's take is certainly worth considering: Her clients include trendsetters like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Ganzorigt points to magnetic cat eye styles as a trend to watch in particular: “It's risen so much in popularity since there's now a variety of options to choose from for the design,” she says. Case in point: Hailey Bieber's cinnamon cat eye manicure (more on that below).
We'll be seeing plenty more takes on high-shine neutrals in the new year as well, adds Alyssa Fronce, nail artist and owner at Alyssa Nail Tech. "2025 nail trends will be very moody, full of lots of chromes and neutrals,” she says. Think: espresso, nude, and glazed chrome like Sabrina Carpenter's (more on that in a bit, too).
We'll also be seeing an uptick in skin and cuticle care, adds Ganzorigt. “Nail, hand, and foot care has become more popular, even if you don’t like polish on your nails,” she says. “I see lot of people started posting their hand and feet care routines.” Her favorite skin and cuticle care routine? Amopé's PediMask 20-Minute Foot Mask. For hands, Glamour editors are obsessed with Seaweed Bath Co. Collagen Rosemary Mint Hand Cream.
If you can envision it, you can paint it on with nail polish (or gel)…as long as you're taking good care of your skin and cuticles, too. Ahead, see 30 of the must-try nail designs that are trending for 2025. Get ready to screenshot and then book your January appointment. If you can't wait that long, well, maybe distract yourself by scheduling a fresh haircut or color while you're at it.