Nail Art Designs: Trends and tips for the year 2024

Nail art has been through many changes in the recent past. A pastime that was considered to be kind of exotic is now a trend of the highest order, featuring detailed engravings and bright hues on fingers and toes. Although we are not yet in the year 2024, new nail art designs are already being unveiled, while some classic designs are still trending. 

What Nail Design is in Style at the Moment?

Geometric shapes, lines, dots are still favorites when it comes to abstract nail art and it is very popular heading into 2024. Very bright colors when combined with black and white make it stand out dramatically and the pop of color is clean cut. Another trend that has not been left behind is the combination of patterns on different nails where each nail expresses its own art. Further, glitter tips and natural nails with jewels or crystals are anticipated to be more popular in the coming months.

Which Nail Design Will Be Trending in 2024? 

Chrome nails are probably going to be the next big thing in nails that will define the year 2024. Heated to a shiny metallic finish, it reflects light for the largest portion of the aesthetic appeal. These glamorous nails come in holographic chromes to frosted chrome in every color, according to manicurists and they will be seen next year. Out of all the shades, champagne chrome might be the most popular due to its versatility and reliability. 

Five fundamental designs of nail art are as follows:

1. Solid Color – An isolated bright color on all nails with no design or mixed pattern on the nails. This brings out red, pink, navy and black as the timeless colors. There are expectations that soft blues and greens will be a growing trend in the year 2024.
2. French Manicure: This tweak is a white or a light color in contrast to the main color of the nail in this elegant and timeless nail art. Modifications of geometric shapes are the modern trends along with the use of neon color, or striping added to the glass.
3. Nude/Neutral nails – These are those that are very close to the natural color of the nails so that the nail bed can show through. Nudes C/D/E50/60/70/80/90/00/Blue/Red/Highlighter/Steel/Blush/Heather/Charcoal/Ivory/Multicolor/Beige/Natural/Chocolate/Camel/ash Grey/ash White/ash Cream/ash Pink/ash Peach/ash Lilac/ash mauve/ash Purple/ash Lavender/ash Blue/ash Turquoise/ash Green Gold, rose gold, and silver shimmer or glitter overlays enhance the modern appeal.  
4. Glitter Tips – Putting glitter only at the tips of the nails gives a playful feel and depth. For that extra touch of drama, multi-colored glitter on the tips of the nails is perfect. 
5. Stripes, Checks & Simple Graphic Shapes – Basic styling of stripes, checks, simple geometric shapes against a backdrop without any fuss. Black and white, or soft pastels, thin lines are manifestations of today’s classic.

What Color is Summer 2024 Nail?  

This summer 2024, bright colors that are close to neons like lime green, coral, fuchsia and cyan among others will be fashionable. Yellow stays popular, no longer being limited to the spring season. Silver, gold and rose gold metallic colors bring the shimmer. For neater, more professional looks, soft pinks, nudes, and white/cream complete summer fashion. 

Nails and toes should not necessarily match.

It was previously mandatory for fingers and toes to be of the same color, while the combination of mani/pedis is now perfectly allowed. Nail art on the hands and feet can be different, which also contributes to more vivid styling. Although it is not recommended to have different color schemes for the complementary colors, such designs look good when the colors belong to the same hue. For occasions such as weddings, formal occasions or photos, it is most appropriate to have colored fingers and toes lacquered for beauty and elegance.  

What trend is seen in Chrome Nails For 2024?

Few nail varieties are expected to be as popular as chrome for the year 2024. Although its glamorous and shiny look has attracted attention since 2021, new-to-form textures and technologies guarantee unprecedented practicality and brilliance. 

Iridescent Holo Chrome – The exterior has a rainbow-like effect, and there is another layer underneath it with an entirely different coloring. I have found that pink, blue and purple shift especially well.

Frosted/Matte Chrome – This brings a less edgy look to metallic chrome and gives it a fresh contemporary feel. Matte reduces the glare-like reflect while frosted nails spread light adorably through minor twinkling.  

Color Gradient – Chrome nails are painted with an ombre effect starting with a light shade at the base and a dark shade at the tip. On the other hand, if the fingers are in different chrome tones then the design is bright chromatic contrast. Non-symmetrical metallic digits will fascinate.

Champagne chrome nails are among the most preferred designs today, and now you know how to achieve them. 

Out of all the metallic chrome types that have been predicted to trend in the future 2024, champagne chrome has been identified as the most versatile and classy. Here’s how to get the trending glam luteous (yellowish gold) look:

1. Base color should be nude, pink, or white, so the bronze color stands out on the nails. 
2. Make sure the nail is clean, then paint 2-3 thin layers of champagne chrome powder to the nail bed using light pressing motion. 
3. End with a clear coat to create the smooth, even chrome shine. The shine also helps to solidify and enhance the metallic characteristics of objects.  
4. Perhaps focusing on abstract lines, marbleizing, or glitter tips in the same bronze/gold tones would be appropriate. Bright and clean nail designs complement the contrast scenario.  
5. Let grow by grooming, that is, smoothing out the growth close to the nail beds and not coming into contact with chemicals/cleaners that can cause chipping.  

Given that Champagne chrome nails are a trend-forward neutral metallic that works for all skin tones now, they will most definitely remain a go-to polish choice after 2024. Make sure to use the right preparations and styling products and you’ll easily pull off this chic look all year round!