Level up your manicure with the most popular nail trends for Spring 2024

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Need some nail inspo for your next manicure? These five emerging trends are set to take over salons across the country. 

Whether you love to don the brightest manicure on the block each fortnight, or can’t bear to deviate from your go-to shade, the influence a fresh set of nails has on your confidence and style cannot be ignored. 

To put it simply, our nails – and how we choose to present them – are an expression of our tastes, moods and creativity. Like wiping the slate clean, each new manicure presents the perfect opportunity to refresh your style each fortnight – regardless of how stressful it can sometimes be to settle on a shade. 

Luckily, we’ve collated a list of nail designs and styles set to dominate salons everywhere in the coming months, with data taken directly from Pinterest’s search terms. Need some inspo before your next appointment? We’ve got you covered.

The top nail trends for spring

Short funky nails. Image: Pinterest

Short funky nails

Sorry Khloe Kardashian, but according to the latest trending nail-related search terms, short manicures are officially in for the remainder of 2024. As the newest trends show, people are longing for practical and lasting nail shapes and designs, opting for shorter tips over exaggerated acrylics. But despite cutting down on length, salon-goers are still requesting funky, and colourful nail art to elevate their manicures, with searches for ‘Short funky nails’ up 1,540 per cent. 

Bow nail designs. Image: Pinterest

Bow nail designs 

Clearly one of the most popular nail art search terms across Pinterest, bow nail designs has increased in popularity by 2,220 per cent. The feminine designs – ranging from subtle accent bows to bright eye-catching ones are an adorable choice for almost every colour scheme or base shade, allowing nail technicians and DIY home artists to express their creativity. 

Japanese-inspired nails. Image: Pinterest

Japanese-inspired nails

With the research term increasing by 600 per cent, Japanese-inspired nail designs are set to be one of the staple styles this season. With nail art ranging from adorable hand-drawn designs to 3D embellishments, Japanese-inspired nails are all about embracing your inner creativity and having fun with the process. 

Greek goddess nails. Image: Pinterest

Greek goddess nails 

Inspired by ethereal Greek mythology and the dreamy aesthetic of ancient Greece, Greek goddess nails are rapidly gaining popularity, with Pinterest reporting a search increase of 1,975 per cent. Usually using neutral tones as a base, Greek goddess nails are defined by intricate nail art with accents of gold and white. It’s the perfect mani to pair with gold jewellery – especially dainty ring stacks. 

Cherry red nails. Image: Pinterest

Cherry red nails 

Showing the largest increase in search volume (3,335 per cent) is an absolute classic manicure choice. Cherry red nails are set to dominate the spring trends in the coming months, with salon-goers predicted to embrace the sultry shades wholeheartedly. As the name suggests, cherry red nails aim to mimic the natural tones of nature’s favourite stone fruit, with colours ranging from deep rouge (as pictured above) to brighter variations of the fruit.

Originally published as Level up your manicure with the most popular nail trends for Spring 2024