In detail: top 8 manicure trends of 2021

2020 has been a particularly difficult and interesting year for the beauty world in general, and for the nail industry in particular. We hope the new year will bring much more positive emotions and professional achievements than the previous one. In the meantime, let's enjoy the holiday weekend and take a closer look at the main manicure trends that promise to capture our attention in the coming months.

Rainbow manicure

Rainbow manicure is loved by celebrity beauties around the world, from Blake Lively to Emilia Clarke. We hasten to assure you that this nail design will only become more popular in 2021. Paint your clients' nails in different colors and shades to make a bold statement and draw attention to the manicure.

Muted shades

Muted shades come to the fore, overtaking the previously popular neon tones. Pastel illuminating yellow based on Pantone, discreet green, delicate lavender or dusty turquoise. This manicure harmoniously complements the beauty image, but does not catch the eye.

"Negative Space"

Manicure with “negative space” continues to recruit girls into the ranks of its fans. And it's not only about stylish design, but also about practicality. This nail art allows you to hide the process of nail growth in the cuticle area, so your manicure always looks neat.

Calligraphic inscriptions

With stress levels at an all-time high, people are looking for new ways to express themselves, and well-known nail artists are predicting an unprecedented surge in the popularity of calligraphy on nails. Proof of this is the nail art of Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards in November and the manicure of Billie Eilish in the video for Therefore I Am.

Minimalism

Minimalism and graphics continue to go hand in hand in 2021. Therefore, masters have a huge number of stylish nail designs at their disposal, which can be repeated easily and quickly. Geometric shapes, dots, lines and their combinations remain in fashion, encouraging the creation of more and more new interpretations.

Manicure in Pantone shades

Like every year, manicures in the main colors of 2021 according to Pantone will be at the peak of their glory. Discreet gray and pastel yellow, as well as their combinations, are already inspiring nail artists with a wide variety of design options, which can be found in our previous material .

French

Microfrench , color variations of French manicure and various fantasy ideas will remain in the top. Experiment and look for new shapes, shades and original solutions that will harmonize perfectly with the trendy French jacket.

60s and 70s style design

Notes of nostalgia for the old days even affected nail design in 2020. This trend will continue to flourish this year, so feel free to embrace the aesthetics of the 60s and 70s in your manicure. It is expressed in rustic shades combined with bright pastels and graphic swirls.