Top Nail Trends for 2024: Shapes, Colors, and Textures

2024 is shaping up to be a year of bold contrasts in nail fashion—from hyper-minimalist looks to statement-making textures. We've compiled the must-try trends that our clients are currently requesting, straight from the Sunset Nails Beauty experts.

Trending Colors: Beyond Neutrals

Deep Cherry Reds

A sophisticated, dark red polish is the new neutral. Think rich Bordeaux, cherry, and deep burgundy. This color works beautifully on all skin tones and is especially stunning on short, square, or oval shapes.

"Cloudy" Pastels

Pastels are moving away from solid blocks of color into a diffused, almost smokey appearance. Think hazy lavender, misty blue, and pale peach. Perfect for a soft, ethereal vibe that is highly versatile.

Must-Try Nail Shapes

The Coffin shape maintains its reigning popularity, but we are seeing two key shifts:

• The Refined Almond: The point is softer, more natural, lending itself well to a sophisticated, everyday luxury look.
• The "Squoval" Revival: A marriage between square and oval, the squoval offers the neat appearance of square nails but with rounded corners for increased durability and a softer finish.

Unsure which shape suits you? Read our guide here.

The Rise of Texture and Finish

Glazed Donut 2.0

The chrome powder effect is still dominant, but now evolving with a hint of color underneath—like a blush pink or a soft yellow—creating a richer, multi-dimensional shimmer.

3D Gel Details

Textural art using builder gel to create raised, sculptural details like swirls, bubbles, or chains is huge. Often paired with a matte finish on the rest of the nail to make the glossy 3D element pop.