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7 nail trends that are in right now and 4 that are out, according to nail artists and salon employees
7 nail trends that are in right now and 4 that are out, according to nail artists and salon employees
Gia Yetikyel Sep 20, 2024, 21:15 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">It's time to start nailing down your fall manicure inspiration.SeventyFour/Shutterstock</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Business Insider spoke to three <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-you-should-never-do-nail-salon-owners-nail-technicians">nail experts</a> about which trends are in and out this fall.</li><li>Chrome's popularity is holding steady this season, and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/getting-colors-analyzed-pros-cons-2023-5">dark colors</a> are coming back in style.</li></ul><p>As the weather cools down and the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-places-to-visit-in-fall-no-crowds-frequent-traveler-2024-9">leaves start to change</a>, a new wave of nail trends is making its way into salons. </p><p>If you're looking for inspiration before your next appointment, Business Insider spoke with nail artists and salon employees about which trends will be in and out this fall. </p><p>Here's what they said.</p>
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Darker jewel tones are perfect for autumn.
Emerald green is a classic jewel-tone shade. TanitaKo/Shutterstock
Chrome is still popular.
You can layer chrome over colors or more neutral nails. Julian Photo Nail/Shutterstock
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Demure fall means there will likely be more minimalistic designs.
Simple, elegant nails are in this fall. Julian Photo Nail/Shutterstock
Bold prints are in.
Fall is a great time to try an animal-print manicure. Julian Photo Nail/Shutterstock
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French tips will always be popular, but there's a twist this season.
The micro French manicure is the new "it" girl. Tigra09/Shutterstock
Add a pop to your next set with metallic polish.
Silvers, golds, and coppers are set to be big.Julian Photo Nail/Shutterstock
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Try out a square nail shape if you've been stuck in an almond rut.
Square nails work with and without acrylics. Huan N. Phan/Shutterstock
On the other hand, leave the neons in summer.
Bright-orange polish is great for summer, but switch to richer shades in the fall. Angelina Antonovich/Shutterstock
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Chunky and bold designs are also out.
Junk nails were big this summer. Huan N. Phan/Shutterstock
Most pastels won’t be as popular in the fall.
Pretty pastels are better for spring. Willians Labrador/Shutterstock
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Save flowers for warmer weather.
3D flowers have been popular lately. DR-PSD/Shutterstock