2023 Nail Trends And 36 Edgy Ideas

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The year 2022 was a big one for nails, with celebrity nail designs going viral, and the most in-demand manicurists becoming fully-fledged influencers. So what does this year have in store? We’ve gathered all the boldest and wearable trends for you to try!

Clean Girl Aesthetic

The trend for healthy-looking hair followed a period of intense grooming and maintenance in lockdown, and now nails are following suit: expect to see minimal manicures that show off healthy, pristine nails buffed to perfection everywhere you look in 2023. Nude colors hide any imperfections while enhancing the nails for a look that is clean, well-manicured and healthy. Low-maintenance everyday nails, sorted.

matte nude nails that compliment your skin tone is a classic option that always works

matte nude nails that compliment your skin tone is a classic option that always works

long almond-shaped light brown nails are an elegant solution, they are neutral enough for many outfits

long almond-shaped light brown nails are an elegant solution, they are neutral enough for many outfits

a soft and subtle nude manicure in blush beige is a beautiful idea for any time, it looks gorgeous

a soft and subtle nude manicure in blush beige is a beautiful idea for any time, it looks gorgeous

dusty pink nails are always a good idea, they look chic and beautiful with any outfit and match a lot of rings you may be wearing

dusty pink nails are always a good idea, they look chic and beautiful with any outfit and match a lot of rings you may be wearing

glossy and absolutely nude shoes nails are a perfect solution for any season and any time, they look amazing with anything

glossy and absolutely nude shoes nails are a perfect solution for any season and any time, they look amazing with anything

soft peachy blush nails are a beautiful addition with a soft touch of nude color are amazing for any time of the year

soft peachy blush nails are a beautiful addition with a soft touch of nude color are amazing for any time of the year

matte nude nails will never go out of style as with a matte top they look even calmer and cooler

matte nude nails will never go out of style as with a matte top they look even calmer and cooler

such a bolder, peachy nude shade will be a great solution for sun tanned skin

such a bolder, peachy nude shade will be a great solution for sun tanned skin

beautiful and clean milky nails like these ones are a gorgoeus idea that always works

beautiful and clean milky nails like these ones are a gorgoeus idea that always works

a beautiful brownish nude shade on long almond-shaped nails brings a sophisticated feel

a beautiful brownish nude shade on long almond-shaped nails brings a sophisticated feel

Barely There French

French manicures had a mini comeback last year, but for 2023, they’re even more desirable. French manicures will be barely there and very thin and natural for 2023. Think hardly noticeable, fine white tips that make hands and nails look chic and expensive.

a super delicate and pretty barely there French manicure with nude nails and black tips

a super delicate and pretty barely there French manicure with nude nails and black tips

a catchy modern French manicure with square nails and micro white corners as a fresh alternative to usual French tips

a catchy modern French manicure with square nails and micro white corners as a fresh alternative to usual French tips

a delicate and modern micro French manicure with black and white micro tips is a very chic idea

a delicate and modern micro French manicure with black and white micro tips is a very chic idea

a classy French manicure with nude nails and small white tips is a more modern version of this manicure

a classy French manicure with nude nails and small white tips is a more modern version of this manicure

nude almond-shaped nails with rose gold micro tips are a delicate take on a French manicure

nude almond-shaped nails with rose gold micro tips are a delicate take on a French manicure

a skinny French manicure with milky shade nails and micro black French tips is amazing

a skinny French manicure with milky shade nails and micro black French tips is amazing

Matte Nails

Because 2023 will be all about opposing trends (i.e., Tiktok’s “ballerina sleaze” aesthetic), expect a major resurgence in matte nails, especially when they’re combined with chrome elements or embellishments. To DIY, just paint a matte top coat over any of your polishes, then, add adhesive rhinestones for some contrast and visual interest.

matte nude nails of a natural length are a gorgeous and perfect idea for a modern look

matte nude nails of a natural length are a gorgeous and perfect idea for a modern look

almond-shaped green matte nails look spring-like and very up-to-date

almond-shaped green matte nails look spring-like and very up-to-date

matte grey almond-shaped nails are timeless classics, they work with most of outfits and are always up-to-date

matte grey almond-shaped nails are timeless classics, they work with most of outfits and are always up-to-date

matte nude nails with neutral leafy detailing are a gorgeous idea for wearing right now

matte nude nails with neutral leafy detailing are a gorgeous idea for wearing right now

Floral Nails

This trend can go so many ways depending on your vibes. These can be neon and fun flowers and flowers can also look romantic and demure, à la a scene out of Bridgerton. Whichever you choose, skip the tedious nail art and go for an all-over nail wrap or a few little flower stickers on each nail.

a chic blush manicure with colorful pressed blooms of purple and pink shades is a beautiful and girlish idea for spring and summer

a chic blush manicure with colorful pressed blooms of purple and pink shades is a beautiful and girlish idea for spring and summer

a nude and lilac manicure with nude nails accented with gold leaf and colorful dried blooms looks very spring-like

a nude and lilac manicure with nude nails accented with gold leaf and colorful dried blooms looks very spring-like

milky nails with colorful dried flowers are a gorgeous idea for a spring or summer look, they can be rocked at a wedding, too

milky nails with colorful dried flowers are a gorgeous idea for a spring or summer look, they can be rocked at a wedding, too

beautiful nude nails with a chic floral design and gold foil are an adorable solution for spring and summer

beautiful nude nails with a chic floral design and gold foil are an adorable solution for spring and summer

nude nails with a bit of white blooms painted on them will be a gorgeous solution for spring and summer

nude nails with a bit of white blooms painted on them will be a gorgeous solution for spring and summer

nude nails with wihte flower stickers and gold foil are amazing for rocking them in spring and summer

nude nails with wihte flower stickers and gold foil are amazing for rocking them in spring and summer

Velvet Nails

In the same way that glazed donut nails have risen to stardom, a handful of other textures are getting their well deserved 15 minutes of fame. Chunky glitters are now becoming more like shimmers and pearls.

a beige velvet manicure is a timeless idea for the fall - beige nails look adorable in this season

a beige velvet manicure is a timeless idea for the fall - beige nails look adorable in this season

a lovely and chic blush velvet manicure is a lovely idea for any occasion, with a catchy touch to your look

a lovely and chic blush velvet manicure is a lovely idea for any occasion, with a catchy touch to your look

lilac and mauve velvet nails are a great idea to rock them - mismatching nail colors are amazing for wearing

lilac and mauve velvet nails are a great idea to rock them - mismatching nail colors are amazing for wearing

nude velvet nails are a fresh take on classics, you get timeless nude nails but with a fresh and bold modern touch

nude velvet nails are a fresh take on classics, you get timeless nude nails but with a fresh and bold modern touch

pearl velvet nails are a beautiful and chic idea for adding a girlish touch to the look, they look shiny and stylish

pearl velvet nails are a beautiful and chic idea for adding a girlish touch to the look, they look shiny and stylish

short pink velvet nails are adorable for anytime, this is nude classics that gets a fresh take

short pink velvet nails are adorable for anytime, this is nude classics that gets a fresh take

Barbiecore

If you love hot pink and magenta, this trend is for you: this year all things Barbiecore are on top! Not only interior design and event decor but also outfits, hair and nails will be hot pink! Try an ombre effect or bold pink swirls in your manicure to look on top.

nude nails accented with hot and light pink touches are a catchy solution for Barbiecore lovers

nude nails accented with hot and light pink touches are a catchy solution for Barbiecore lovers

an eye-catchy hot pink and nude manicure with interesting patterns and an almond shape are adorable

an eye-catchy hot pink and nude manicure with interesting patterns and an almond shape are adorable

hot pink nails are right what you need for a fantastic and extra bold accent to your outfits

hot pink nails are right what you need for a fantastic and extra bold accent to your outfits

an ombre pink Barbiecore-themed manicure is a catchy idea if you love the color

an ombre pink Barbiecore-themed manicure is a catchy idea if you love the color