There’s really nothing quite like freshly buffed and brightened nails to welcome spring’s warmer temperatures. As we set foot outdoors sans hand gear, it’s time to bid adieu to winter’s dark, subdued polishes in favour of sunnier hues and playful designs. If you’re in need of some inspiration, look no further than the Spring 2024 runways, where models’ manis took on traditional and futuristic forms—from micro-French tips to 3D embellishments.
Below, we round up our favourite Spring 2024 nail trends .though still favoured by fans of the “mob wife” aesthetic —have become thinner and more colourful. Take a cue from celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec . For Staud’s Spring 2024 show, Kandalec created a “micro-French” manicure using thin, straight lines—some white and others in unexpected shades like aquamarine and lavender.thanks to trending aesthetics like “quiet luxury” and “clean girl.” The pared-back, low maintenance manicure was also seen on the catwalk this past fall . No matter the shape, nail health is the name of the game for this look.
After a very cherry-red autumn, it would seem that crimson colours are here to stay . The Spring 2024 runways were drenched in brighter shades of the hue—from the clothes to the models’ manicures. For Proenza Schouler, manicurist Jin Soon Choi and her team selected a seductive and highly pigmented red. Double dip with the short nail trend to level-up this classic yet trendy mani.
Iridescent polishes have only become more popular since Hailey Bieber’s glazed donut nails swept social media in 2022. This season, take inspiration from nail artist Leanne Woodley , whose ballet slipper-inspired manis for Mirror Palais make for the perfect sparkly spring pink.The J.Crew president turned beauty founder opens up about her beauty rituals, embracing aging and finally feeling comfortable in her skin.