The Nail Trends You Need to Know for the Remainder of 2024
Our in-house expert, Lynn Mason, reveals her expert predictions for the nail trends that will see us through the rest of 2024. Lynn says:
“The UK summer has barely begun this year, so the gorgeous bold shades we normally save up for the warmer months haven’t had a look in yet.” Due to the lack of warm weather, Lynn also predicts that summer shades will linger for longer as we head into autumn, saying “Late summer breaks will be on the rise this year, so shades that effortlessly transition between summer and autumn will be a key purchase this year. Think warm tones inspired by the Med and popular holiday destinations like Tuscan, for natural, beautiful nails”
Here, Lynn details the must have colours that will see us through the remainder of 2024:
Brat Green
Thanks to the release of British popstar Charli xcx’s album ‘Brat’, the ‘Brat Girl Summer’ trend is in full swing, and with it the bold green aesthetic inspired by the album artwork.
‘Yummy Matcha’, is the perfect green for a chic look, blending two big trends, ‘brat’ and matcha.
Bold Classics
Think of the usual popular nail polish shades for summer but make them bolder and brighter. Pinks, blues and corals are often popular in the summertime, but this year these shades are more condensed and pigmented.
Yummy Berry, Yummy Mango, Yummy Pomelo, available at nailpolishdirect.co.uk.
Chrome and Sparkle
Glazed, chrome, metallic, glitter, however you want to say it, a sparkling mani is never not trending, however muted tones of pastel shades and champagne are big this summer. Channelling the sunshine we (should be!) having, these reflective manis add a fun, girly and sparkling twist to a classic shade. Mavala’s Spring Whisper collection has muted tones of pale pinks, white and silvers, or if you want more colour, there are delicate, whimsical blues, purples and rose gold shades.
The Whisper Collection, available individually at nailpolishdirect.co.uk.
Transparent French
2024 has seen the resurgence of the natural nail, and clean, stripped back looks such as the French mani are on the rise again. For a truly ‘clean girl’ twist on the French mani, the ‘transparent French’ is something we’re witnessing on the hands of leading influencers and celebrities.
For a fool proof way to enhance this look, try Mavala’s Mava-White. This optical nail whitener goes on like normal polish, making the whites of the nails whiter, and the rest of the nail a natural pink tone. This faff-free answer to a French mani means you can rock a clean girl mani, or use as a base coat to brighten up and polish on top.
Mava-White, available at nailpolishdirect.co.uk
Earthy Tones
As we move into the autumn months, nail shades will be clinging on to summer just as we will! The A/W runways showcased a blend of coquette, feminine aesthetics with silk ribbons and lace, alongside bold streetwear looks featuring natural leather textures.
Mavala’s new Autumn collection, the Terra-Topia Collection embraces the latest autumn fashion trends reflecting the lingering warmth of late summer. Embracing earthier colours of balmy destinations that prolong the summer feeling, Terra-Topia offers a chic hybrid of sophistication and softness, perfect for complementing any autumn look.
The Terra-Topia collection will be available from johnlewis.com and available soon.
MAVALA Expert Tips: Match colours with…Mavala’s 002 base coat, LOOKFANTASTIC.co.uk for a long lasting manicure. Finish with Mavala’s Gel Finish Top Coat, LOOKFANTASTIC.co.uk which will leave nails with a quick-setting glossy gel effect.
