The 2024 Summer Nail Trends We’re Screenshotting For Our Next Manicure

After a year full of short and square shapes, abstract patterns and press-on nail art, we’re already heading into 2024 on a serious manicure high. 

While there are some (okay, A LOT) of things we’d love to leave behind in 2023, we’re not ready to say goodbye to every nail trend the year brought us. 

So instead of entirely reinventing the wheel, we predict that 2024 will combine old classics such as minimal manis and clean nudes with some of 2023’s biggest trends, like the French manicure taking on a fresher, thinner twist.

Without further ado, here are the 2024 summer nail trends that we recommend you start saving to your manicure moodboard, today.

Coloured Chrome

Elevate that iridescent polish and go for a coloured chrome manicure. Chrome nails did the rounds in shades of silver, gold and bronze but as 2024 approaches, so too does the trend of brightly coloured chrome nails.

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Clean Nudes

Nudes and neutrals may get a bad rap for being boring, but they’re also the most versatile, forgiving, and easy-to-wear colour options out there. So forget the naysayers; a clean, crisp nude will always be the little black dress of manicures — and that’s not about to change in 2024.

Almond Shape

In much the same way that we dress to suit our body shape or highlight certain features of our face to create definition, an almond shape for your nails will create the illusion of elongated and more slender fingers by widening your nail beds. 

Handpainted Nail Art

In contrast to 2021 and 2022’s large abstract patterns and nail stickers in abundance, nail art in 2023, and now 2024, is all about intricate, hand-painted detail. If you still struggle to paint your nails in one colour without spilling over the sides, you might want to leave the life-like artworks to the Monet’s of manicures.

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Micro French

Here’s an expression we prayed we’d never hear again: thin is in. However, when it comes to the latest French manicure trend, this rings true. Thin tips that is, otherwise known as the ‘micro French manicure.’

Whether you’re opting for a classic cream tip or you’re going for something bold and glittery, to achieve this trending look, request thin tips that are applied using a fine point nail art brush.

For a range of vibrant shades, we love the Mavala Switzerland POOLSIDE Color’s Collection ($8.50, Mavala Switzerland).

Sheer Shimmer

To enjoy a little glitz, you don’t have to have your nails looking like disco balls. This season, we are loving subtle and sophisticated washes of metallic and shimmer polishes. 

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For something a little frostier, we love OPI’s Infinite Shine range in the shades Throw Me A Kiss and Naughty Or Ice ($22.95, Myer).

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Which nail trends are you most excited for? Which did you love in 2022?