When it comes to nail colour trends for 2025, one word comes to mind: easy. Know that the biggest nail colours of the year to come won’t have you reaching too far out of your comfort zone. Instead, the experts are predicting a return to some tried and true shades that we all know and love, such as bright red, deep cherry, and neutrals galore. Below are 10 of the biggest and brightest nail colour trends for 2025, straight from the pros.
Tiffany blue
According to celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards, the iconic Tiffany Blue will be everyone’s go-to shade in 2025. Shades like OPI’s Cactus What You Preach, Essie’s Mint Candy Apple, Gucci’s 713 Dorothy Turquoise, and Olive & June’s KMC will give you a rich mix of baby blues, mint green and turquoise that’s super pretty.
Royal ocean
If you’re wanting a deeper blue shade, Edwards suggests going for a royal ocean blue. She loves the Manicurist’s Ultramarine, which is an electric deep blue that really pops. We also like JINSoon’s Cool Blue for the same pigment intensity, or Lights Lacquer’s The Night Before if you want a pretty shimmer finish. For something more muted, try Hermès’s 81 Bleu Agate.
Light caramel
A neutral base that’s rich in pigment without being too overwhelming, light caramel is one shade Edwards loves for 2025. For a warmer feel, we love CND’s Running Latte or Cote’s Adobe. For cooler tones, opt for Apres Nail’s Camel-Ot, or Gitti’s No.15. As an added bonus, it will also fit into that mocha mousse palette, should you wish to lean into the Pantone’s colour of the year.
Deep cherry red
Celebrity nail artist and Tweezerman Pro Artist Tom Bachik loves a deep burgundy for 2025. Deep cherry is the clear standout, he says. Edwards agrees. Some of our favourites include Nails Inc’s Meet Me On Regents Street, Dior’s in 047 Nuit 1947, Chanel’s Rouge Noir, and Essie’s Berry Naughty. A dark red with purple hues is a classic, and there are many ways to approach the shade. “Just think of your favourite classic vampy colours,” Bachik says.
Greyish blues
Grey is a perfect happy medium when you want a neutral that’s still striking to the eye. Edwards particularly loves greys with blue undertones for next year. Something like Zoya’s Nail Lacquer in Tommy, or Essie’s Air Dry, both of which are deep and creamy. For something a bit lighter and airy, opt for Sundays No. 31 or Deborah Lippmann’s Grey Day, which let the blue undertones shine through.
Red staple
Reds are always trending, especially once award season really kicks into gear. His go-to red is Essie’s Not Red-y For Bed, a bright take on the classic shade. We also love Chanel’s 147 Incendiare for a red orange that’s bold and fun, or the Hermès in 65 Rouge Pigment, which has blue undertones for added dimension. And you can’t go wrong with the most iconic red of all: Christian Louboutin’s Rouge Louboutin.
Bare neutrals
If the volume of choice overwhelms you, then stick to the basics. Neutral shades reigned supreme in 2024 and Bachik predicts it’s one trend that will carry over to this year. “We’ll see a tonne of nude and minimalistic nails in 2025,” he says. Opt for something like JINSoon’s Muse or Sunday’s No 48 if you’re looking for something with a light pink base and a milky finish. OPI’s Bare My Soul has a mauve undertone which makes it a great nude for darker skin tones, while Habit’s Moon Rock has a bright white base that makes nails really pop.
Pro tip: if you want your nude – or really any colour – nails to look shiny and last, he recommends the Tweezerman & Tom Bachik Nail Care Travel Set, to cover all your grooming needs.
Iridescent finishes
Bachik also loves iridescent nails for the new year (“it’s more defined than glitter,” he says), and expects that we’ll see these metallic-like finishes in fun colours. Mooncat always makes the most fun iridescent shades and Witch Hazel is a pretty peach yellow that goes on so soft. OPI’s Oh For Oz Sake from its Wicked collection is a pretty silver white shimmer that works for any season, and Olive & June’s Pink Gold Fish is a barely there pink shimmer. But if you’re looking to go a bit bolder, opt for Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri Galactic in Center of the Universe, which is a metallic alien green that’s just stunning to look at.
Sheer and shimmery
You can wear whatever shade you want, says Bachik, but for 2025 you’ll want to add a sheer finish. He loves Chanel Le Vernis in Songe D’été, which is a faint bubblegum pink with subtle shimmer that’s still fun. We love Addiction Tokyo’s Aurora Veil or Sunday’s No. 07. For a more striking contrast, Olive & June’s Frosted Gloss is a silver sheer shimmer that can work on its own or be layered.
Soft lavender
As far as pastels go, nothing is quite as striking as a pretty lavender. Edwards recommends Chanel Le Vernis in 135 Immortelle for a classic creamy shade, or Nails Inc. Euphoria Highlight in That Euphoria Light if you want to add a pink metallic sheen. We also love JINSoon’s Ube for a bright lavender pink, or the Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer in English Lavender, for some extra gloss.
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