An Overview of the Top Nail Fashion Color Trends for 2025
What are the nail fashion colors for 2025? Los Angeles Wardrobe Stylist Meg Gallagher dives into how Pantone’s Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse is influencing nail trends through an expanded color palette.
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Mocha Mousse – Expanding the Color Palette
With Mocha Mousse being Pantone’s Color of the Year; this sophisticated, subdued neutral brown is being used as the anchor to an entire color palette of nail color trends.
“Relaxed Elegance”, Indulgent Neutral Palette in Chocolates and Cream
Taupe-y creams and espresso chocolates are replacing last year’s most notable neutral, camel brown. This serene palette is perfect for creating “barely there” manicures that elevate the nail without distracting from your outfits.
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“Floral Pathways”, Powdery Florals Lead Spring 2025’s Color Trends
Described as “a cornucopia of suggestively scented floral tones”, this palette emphasizes the delicate touches of color found within the shaded spots of a garden, or on your favorite tea set. Emphasize these light colors with sheer gel polishes for the ultimate ode to Spring.
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“Deliciousness”, A Delectable Collection of Berry Brights
Ultra-wearable summer berry and romantic wine shades are replacing “Barbie Pink” in Pantone’s Deliciousness color palette.
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Cat Eye Nails, Satin Opalescence
Satin-y “Cat Eye” nails in opalescent creams and pinks bridge a gap between two major trends from last year; the feminine dreamy softness of balletcore and the show-stopping boldness of shiny metallics.
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The Micro French Tip
The micro French speaks directly to the “naked nails” trend – Wear moving away from longer, dramatic nail designs towards clean, trimmed and minimal with a much shorter, natural silhouette. Peek a hint of trend color onto the micro-tip, or keep it classic with a creamy white.
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Wearable and Wild Animal Nails (Like You’ve Never Seen them before)
We’re not talking about just leopard print here. Cow, crocodile, tiger and more – anything is on the table to incorporate luxurious neutrals in a fresh, unique way. Vary the print from nail to nail, play with warm/cool tones, or incorporate other trends into the design like opalescent “cat eye” nails or micro-french tips. They’re wearable, they’re wild – and the neutral color palette helps them go with basically everything.
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Jewelry Nails – Sculpture, Rhinestone & Gemstone Nails
Make your nails look like jewelry. Layer sculptural 3D designs over the top of the nail, or add sparkling rhinestones, “gems” or pearls.
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