2019 Nail Trend Forecast

What’s in store for nails in the year ahead? We’re taking a fresh look at the trends for 2019.

Day 16: Bright Purple and Blue Nail Art

Kym Tylor, Nailicious, Warragul, Victoria, Australia. @kym_tylor

Nail Art Step-By-Steps From Nail Art Gallery

Learn how to create these fun nail art designs with tutorials from Nail Art Gallery. 

Nail Art Studio: Branching Out

Oh, The Weather Outside...

Behind the Scenes: Pastel Reverse French Nail Art

Hemi Park’s design comes from one of the toughest challenges of NTNA Season 5 — Pastel City — sponsored by Orly. The challenge asked competitors to use pastels only for street art-inspired nail looks. Park drew from her Korean heritage.

Ugly Duckling Sugared Rose Nail Art Tutorial

Ugly Duckling master educator Christina “Chrystacle” Cronk created this acrylic stiletto nail design with a textured rose and lots of crystals. Follow her on Instagram @chrystacle.

Day 269: French Fade Nail Art

Ofelia Moreno, Palmview, Texas

Day 265: Colorful Ombre Stiletto Nail Art

Terri Chow, The Beauty Shed, Jarrow, England. @thebeautyshed_nails

NYFW Nails: Essie for Veronica Beard

Betina Goldstein for Essie created a vibrant reverse French manicure for Veronica Beard's Spring/Summer 2019 collection.