We asked celebrity manicurists Kim Truong and Naomi Yasuda to predict the major nail trends of the new year ahead. Truong is a favourite among the Kardashians, having worked with Kim, Khloe and Kylie Jenner. Yasuda is the famed creative nail artist behind some of Madonna’s most iconic nail looks and just created the black tribal nails for Slick Wood's Love Advent Calendar.
Ahead, 7 trends that celebrity manicurists think will be everywhere in 2018. Start planning your next appointment now.
Darker hues
A darker hue like cobalt blue or burgundy is perfect for the colder months. "It's sophisticated and flatters all nail shapes and lengths," says Truong.
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Minimalism
Less is more. "Play with simple embellishments, nail tape, and negative space for subtle art that's fashion forward," says Truong.
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Glitz and glamour
"No time like New Year's Eve to go all out with disco ball nails," says Truong. If disco ball nails are a bit too much, you can always opt for a sparkly shimmer in a classic silver or gold.
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Neutrals
A nice nude nail will never go out of style. Truong suggest going for delicate shades of beige and pink for what she calls a "feminine and classic" look.
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Stone cold
Manicurist Naomi Yasuda predicts stones will be all the rage in 2018. "We’ve been seeing them more and more on the face and in hair pieces, the next step is on your nails,” says Yasuda.
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Metallic and chrome
Mix and match your polish with classic colours and metallic accents. "We'll continue to see the biggest nail trend of 2017 continue into 2018," explains Truong.
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Abstract
"Funky and fun nail art makes a statement," says Truong. "Try geometric shapes like circles, lines, and triangles."
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