The Biggest Nail Color Trends of 2025 Are an Ode to the Classics

When it comes to nail color trends for 2025, one word comes to mind: easy. A sigh of relief for those who might be overwhelmed by the mere thought of going against their color analysis, one can take solace in knowing that the biggest nail colors won’t have you reaching too far out of your comfort zone.

The experts are predicting a call back to some tried and true shades that we all know and love. You’ve got the classics, such as bright red, deep cherry, and neutrals galore. Mix in a few bold pops of color like the bright Tiffany Blue or deep ocean shade and pretty finishes like light shimmers and iridescent shines, and you've got plenty of fun colors to choose from. Plus, a simple base will pair quite nicely with the more intricate nail designs that are bound to trend in 2025, should you want to elevate your mani. Everyone wins.

Below are 13 of the biggest and brightest nail color trends for 2025, straight from the pros. Keep this guide handy for your next nail appointment.

Tiffany Blue

According to celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards, the iconic Tiffany Blue will be everyone's go-to shade in 2025. Shades like OPI’s Cactus What You Preach, Essie’s Mint Candy Apple, Gucci’s 713 Dorothy Turquoise, and Olive & June’s KMC will give you a rich mix of baby blues, mint green, and turquoise that’s just really pretty on.

Gucci

Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish in 713 Dorothy Turquoise

OPI

Natural Origin Nail Polish in Cactus What You Preach

Essie

Vegan Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple

Royal Ocean

If you’re wanting a deeper blue shade, Edwards suggests going for a royal ocean blue. She loves the Manicurist’s Ultramarine, which is an electric deep blue that really pops. We also like JINSoon’s Cool Blue for the same pigment intensity or Lights Lacquer’s The Night Before if you wanted a pretty shimmer finish. For something more muted, try Hermès’s 81 Bleu Agate.

Manucurist

Natural Nail Polish in Ultramarine

Hermès

Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in The Night Before

Lights Lacquer

Nail Polish in The Night Before

Light Caramel

A neutral base that’s rich in pigment without being too overwhelming, light caramel is one shade Edwards loves for 2025. For a warmer feel, we love CND’s Running Latte or Cote’s Adobe. For cooler tones, opt for Apres Nail’s Camel-Ot or Gitti’s No.15. As an added bonus, it will also satisfy that mocha mousse palette, should you want to lean into the Pantone’s color of the year.

Deep Cherry Red

Celebrity nail artist and Tweezerman Pro Artist Tom Bachik loves a deep burgundy for 2025. And while Bachik loves a good wine-colored or plum nail, deep cherry is the clear standout. Edwards agrees. Some of our favorites include Nails Inc.’s Meet Me On Regents Street, Dior’s in 047 Nuit 1947, Chanel’s Rouge Noir, and Essie’s Berry Naughty. The dark red with purple hues are a classic and there are many ways to approach the shade. “Just think of your favorite classic vampy colors,” he says.

Essie

Vegan Nail Polish in Berry Naughty

Dior

Dior Vernis in 047 Nuit 1947

Nails Inc.

Quick Drying Nail Polish in Meet Me On Regents Street

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Rouge Noir

Greyish Blues

Greys are the perfect happy medium for when you want a neutral that’s still striking to the eye.

Edwards particularly loves greys with blue undertones for next year. Something Like Zoya’s Nail Lacquer in Tommy and Essie’s Air Dry are deep and creamy shades of the moody grey. For something a bit lighter and airy, opt for Sundays No. 31 and Deborah Lippmann’s Grey Day that let the blue undertones shine through.

Essie

Expressie Vegan Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Air Dry

Deborah Lippmann

Grey Day Gel Lab Pro Color in Grey Day

Red Staple

Reds are always trending, especially once award season starts rolling around which Bachik says you’ll find a lot of great nail inspo. His go-to red is Essie’s Not Red-y For Bed for a bright take on the classic shade. We also love Chanel’s 147 Incendiare for a red-orange that’s bold and fun or the Hermès in 65 Rouge Pigment that has blue undertones for added dimension. And you can’t go wrong with the most iconic red of all: Christian Louboutin’s Rouge Louboutin.

Essie

Vegan Nail Polish in Not Red-y For Bed

Hermès

Les Mains Nail Polish in 46 Rouge Exotique

Christian Louboutin

Nail Colour in Rouge Louboutin

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour

Bare Neutrals

If the paradox of choice overwhelms you, then stick to the basics. Neutral shades reigned supreme in 2024 and Bachik predicts it’s one trend that will carry over to the next year. “We’ll see a ton of nude and minimalistic nails in 2025,” he says. Opt for something like JINSoon’s Muse or Sunday’s No. 48 if you’re looking for something with a light pink base and a milky finish. OPI’s Bare My Soul has a mauve undertone which makes for a great nude for darker skin tones, while Habit’s Moon Rock has a bright white base that makes nails really pop.

Pro tip: If you want your nude—or really any color—nails to look shiny and last long, he recommends the Tweezerman & Tom Bachik Nail Care Travel Set to cover all your grooming needs.

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Oh, For Oz Sake

Iridescent Finishes

Bachik also loves iridescent nails for the new year (“It’s more defined than glitter,” he says) and expects that we’ll see these metallic-like finishes in fun colors. Mooncat always makes the most fun iridescent shades and Witch Hazel is a pretty peach yellow that goes on so soft. OPI’s Oh For Oz Sake from its Wicked collection is a pretty silver-white shimmer that works for any season and Olive & June’s Pink Gold Fish is a barely there pink shimmer. But if you’re looking to go a bit bolder, opt for Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri Galactic in Center of the Universe, which is a metallic alien green that’s just stunning to look at.

Mooncat

Nail Polish in Witch Hazel

OPI

Nail Lacquer in Oh, For Oz Sake

Olive & June

Long Lasting Nail Polish in Pink Goldfish

Nailberry

Oxygenated Nail Lacquer in Glamazon

Sheer & Shimmery

You can wear whatever shade you want, says Bachik, but for 2025 you’ll want to wear them in sheer finishes—just look what he's been selecting for Selena Gomez recently. He loves the Chanel Le Vernis in Songe D’été, which is a faint bubble gum pink with a subtle shimmer that’s still fun. We love to stick within the pink-purple shade range and love something like Addiction Tokyo’s Aurora Veil or Sunday’s No. 07. For a more striking contrast, Olive & June’s Frosted Gloss is a silver sheer shimmer that can work on its own or can be layered.

Olive & June

Nail Polish Frosted Gloss

Addiction Tokyo

The Nail Polish in Aurora Veil

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Songe D’été

Soft Lavender

As far as pastels go, nothing is as striking as a pretty lavender. Edwards recommends something like the Chanel Le Vernis in 135 Immortelle for a classic creamy shade of the pastel or Nails Inc. Euphoria Highlight in That Euphoria Light if you want to add a pink metallic sheen to it. We also love JINSoon’s Ube for a bright lavender pink or the Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer in English Lavender for some extra gloss.

Butter London

Nail Lacquer in English Lavendar

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Immortelle

Nails Inc.

Euphoria Highlight Nail Polish in Lilac Shimmer

Pop of Pink

Celebrity nail artist Yoko Sakakura predicts that all pink shades will dominate in 2025. If you're looking for a neutral base that gives you a subtle pop of color, opt for something like the sheer Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Color in Love at First Sight or JINSoon's Dolly Pink. For something bold and fun à la Guava girl summer, we love the deep neon of the Essie Gel Couture Longwear in Pinky Ring or the Hermès’s Rose Indien.

Deborah Lippmann

Gel Lab Pro Nail Color in Love at First Sight

JINsoon

Nail Polish in Dolly Pink

Essie

Gel Couture Polish in Be Dazzled

Hermès

Les Mains Hermès Nail Enamel in Rose Incarnat

Wine Night

Why not channel that cozy feeling of winding down with your favorite glass of red for your next nail color? Sakakura predicts that deep cherry reds are going to huge, especially during the cooler months. Her go-tos include the classics like Essie's Bordeaux, Chanel's Rouge Noir, and Dior's Rouge Trafalgar.

Essie

Salon-Quality Nail Polish in Bordeaux

Chanel

Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Rouge Noir

Dior

Dior Vernis in Rogue Trafalgar

Manucurist

Dark Pansy Natural Nail Polish in Dark Pansy

Dark Chocolate

Deep without being too harsh, Sakakura loves a dark brown nail shade. Opt for something like Olive & June's CN or OPI's Not Afraid of the Dark, both of which give your dark chocolate nails a nice glossy finish. We also love SSONE's Chocolate Cosmos and Le Mini Macaron's Espresso for their creamy, deep brown color (and as an added bonus, the cool, rounded caps make for an aesthetically pleasing moment).

Pro tip: the best way to make your mani last, she says, is to add another layer of clear top coat after a few days to boost shine and protect it from chipping.

Olive & June

Long Lasting Nail Polish in CN

OPI

Infinite Shine Long Wear Nail Polish in Not Afraid of the Dark

Ssone

Nail Lacquer in Chocolate Cosmos

Le Mini Macaron

One Step Gel Nail Polish in Espresso