If your Pinterest saves are full of minimalist manis, soft pastels, or barely-there nudes — same. Nail trends in 2025 are all about understated glam, subtle detail, and skin-tone-enhancing shades. This year’s vibe? Effortless, not extra.
Here’s what’s trending right now — and tips for each look.
1. Micro French Tips
Forget bold contrasts — this season it’s all about the micro French. Think ultra-thin tips in barely-there white, pale gold, or even soft lilac. It’s a clean-girl classic with a 2025 update.
💡 Try it with almond or short square shapes for maximum elegance.
2. Lip Gloss Nails (Still Going Strong)
The sheer, shiny, glazed finish isn’t going anywhere. Lip gloss nails are the go-to for that your nails but better look. Clear pink tones, subtle shimmer, and layers of glossy topcoat are key.
🧴 Use cuticle oil daily to really let this look glow.
3. Aura Nails
Aura nails are still a vibe. These are soft gradient halos of colour. But, 2025’s take is more toned down. Think muted peach with white halos, or sage green fading into milky nudes. Ethereal, but wearable.
✨ Looks stunning on oval or squoval shapes.
4. Clean Nude Palettes
Nude doesn’t mean boring. From sandy beige to cocoa blush, this season’s neutrals are rich, soft, and skin-tone flattering. Pair with short, rounded nails or a subtle square for a polished everyday look.
🖌️ Bonus: These tones are super versatile for office or event season.
5. 3D Minimal Details
Textured nails are trending — but make it minimalist. Think tiny pearls, raised dots, or subtle floral embossing on a nude or milky base. It’s like jewellery for your nails.
🌿 Pairs perfectly with a single hand design (just on your ring fingers).
6. Milky Chrome
Chrome is still in, but the 2025 version is all about soft-focus shimmer. Swap silver foil for pearlized white, champagne chrome, or sheer rose. It gives a clean-girl-meets-space-age feel.
💅 Apply over builder gel or jelly shades for extra depth.
7. Soft Pastel Mix
Not ready to commit to one colour? The mixed pastel nail trend is still cute — just a little more muted. Think butter yellow, lavender haze, dusty blue, and sage green across each finger.
🎨 Keep the finish glossy or go matte for a cooler edge.
💬 Final Thoughts: Nails Are the New Moodboard
The best part of 2025’s nail trends? They’re expressive without being overdone. You can go full aura energy with your nails. Alternatively, stick to a glossed nude. This way, your nails can feel as aesthetic and intentional as the rest of your look.
📌 Save this to your “Nail Inspo” board and follow @StyleByGlow for more trends and styling edits.
🖤 For outfit pairings and minimalist beauty ideas, visit glowguide.co.uk/style.
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