Trending nail colour ideas

While we might be sad to see summer go, for beauty aficionados it means one thing - new beauty trends! And when it comes to nails, there are plenty of fresh hues to look forward to. From the richest forest green shades to moody mattes to nails that match your coffee order; discover a variety of nail colour ideas for the new season below.

Latte nails

Last year might have been all about latte makeup – think warm brown tones like caramel, tan, cocoa, and amber applied across eyes, cheeks, and lips – but this year ‘latte’ nails are all the rage. Versatile and chic, coffee shades such as deep espresso, chai-latte brown or creamy cappuccino are perfect for those who love dark nails but are not quite sure about black. The best part? They complement all skin tones, nail shapes, and lengths. 

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•    Essence Gel Nail Colour 034 Love U So Mocha
•    Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish 130 Caramel Candy
•    Smudge Nail Polish Mixed Berry
•    Playgirl Nail Polish New York

‘Wine’ not?

Red nails will always be timeless but for autumn consider a moodier colour palette of darker shades such as merlot, burgundy and maroon. Not only do these rich hues evoke thoughts of mulled wine and winter berries but they are also among the most luxe-looking nail colours. Whether your go-to manicure style features extensions in unique shapes or simply your natural length, this sultry hue looks good on them all.

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•    Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color Burgundy Frost
•    Smudge Gel Nail Polish Hot Pot
•    Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Color Wine Stock
•    Revolution High Gloss Nail Varnish Seduce
•    Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish 340 Berries And Cream

Matte(r) of fact

After a summer where glossy, glazed, and glitter nails reigned supreme, it’s time to give your mani a matte update. Known for their shine-free, edgy finish, matte nails are super easy to achieve - simply apply a matte topcoat to your usual polish and voila! And as an added bonus, they work particularly well with the most popular autumn nail colours, like wine, green, browns, and neutrals.

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•    Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat 102 Matte
•    Sorbet Long Wear Matte Topcoat 
•    Essence Power Matte Top Coat
•    Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color Matt Top Coat

Back to black

Edgy, moody, and always making a statement, black manicures are going to be big. And just like classic black handbags and shoes, it'll pair with everything in your wardrobe. Plus, it can be worn in so many ways: top it with a matte topcoat for even more edginess, go glossy for an ultra-luxe look, or choose to wear it just on your tips.

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•    Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color Black Creme
•    Playgirl Nail Polish China
•    Revolution High Gloss Nail Varnish Risk
•    Sorbet Quick Dry Nail Polish Midnight 
•    Smudge Nail Polish Dark Night

Going green

Green nails are an autumn staple, but for 2024, swap out the matcha and pistachio shades, best suited for summer months, for moodier hues like forest green and crocodile. While these shades look good on everyone, they particularly suit short round-shaped nails as they can make a statement without needing a lot of length. 

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•    Essence Gel Nail Colour 036 In A While Crocodile
•    Sorbet Long Wear Nail Polish Shamrock