It’s never too early to start planning your manicures for 2024. While it can be hard to predict which nail looks will suddenly go viral, some polishes and nail art designs are guaranteed to have their moment in the new year.
Whether you’re feeling something simple or out-of-the-box, there’ll be plenty of manicure ideas to add to your rotation. Bold shades like red and electric blue are here to stay, but softer colors will also be everywhere come spring. Intricate nail art will also be making an appearance, from textured designs to pierced nails, for an eye-catching manicure that looks luxe but won’t cost you too many hours in the nail chair. Simply put, this year is all about mixing it up with timeless designs that still pack a punch.
To give you some inspiration for your upcoming nail looks, PEOPLE tapped two experts — celebrity nail artist Michelle Saunders and Los Angeles-based nail artist Analysse Hernandez — to share 14 manicure ideas they expect to be popular in 2024.
Thanks to Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, metallics were everywhere in 2023. You can still expect to see chrome finishes in the new year, but in a range of colors. Saunders predicts that soft chromed glaze with a pastel twist will have a moment in the spring and summer months.
