As much as we love the bright manicures of summer, we're get just as excited to end summer nail season with a bang that feels befitting of the transitional time between summer and fall. Since August marks the beginning of the in-between time of summer and fall, bridge the beauty gap by picking the best late-summer nail shades for your monthly manicure.

The 13 Best August Nail Colors To End Summer With A Bang

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As a beauty editor, I’m used to spotting micro trends and predicting which ones will enter the mainstream—but keeping track of emerging manicures is becoming a full-time job in its own right. Even more so than makeup and hair cuts, nail trends move fast. And 2024 has already served us an impressive amount of nail art inspiration. From fruity nail designs to yellow colour block manicures, bold and bright nails are amongst the popular choices in salons right now.

Forget the Trends—These 6, Classic Nail Colours Are Quietly Dominating and Always In Style

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Nothing complements summer better than a juicy cherry red. Not ready to commit to a full red manicure? Use it as an accent instead. While all different fruit designs have gained popularity recently, cherries are the perfect way to add a pop of seasonal color to your French manicure. The aesthetic produce offers inspiration beyond your weekly grocery list! Below, find 13 cherry-inspired French manicure ideas that sport this summer trend.

13 Cherry French Nail Ideas For A Sweet Summer Manicure

A year ago, “cherry mocha” was one of the hottest nail trends. The Hailey Bieber-loved cherry mocha hue is best described as a shade of light burgundy with vivid red undertones. And next to monochromatic ‘fits and chic accessories, it all but owned the world of nail art.

"Black Cherry” Nails Are About To Be Your Next Mani Obsession

We've had nail trends aplenty this year, from butter nails and fruity nail art and the continued reign of neutrals and glazed chrome nails. But, a new nail trend is on the horizon in the form of glass nails. With Google searches for glass nails up 5,000%, it's clear that...

People Have Moved on From Glazed Donut Manis—Now It’s All About "Glass Nails"

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You’ve already seen champagne chrome, glazed doughnut and fombré manicures on the rise this summer, and now, there’s yet another new nail look to get to know: behold the glass manicure. A perhaps inevitable evolution of our obsession with glass skin, glass nails tick many of the same boxes – the look is healthy, clean and glossy.

The Glazed Doughnut Manicure Is Making Way For The Glass Nails Trend

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Minimal vs. Jewelry Nail Art. In stark contrast to minimalism, one of the nail trends for 2024 will be jewelry manicures. The nail look is bold, adorned with rhinestones and crystals placed on a transparent or shimmer base. In one word: catchy. Dive into the world of jewelry nails for...

Jewelry Nails 2024: Rhinestones, Crystals, and More for a Dazzling Look

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Now that minimalist manicures are making a comeback, so are high-shine variations on the trend, such as glass nails. If the super-shiny aesthetic seems familiar, that’s because it probably is: Not only is it all over TikTok, but the now trending manicure is a new-and-improved take on previous years’ biggest celebrity-approved nail trends. This time, however, Kylie Jenner serves as the blueprint, not Hailey Bieber.

High-Shine Glass Nails Are Summer’s Quiet-Luxury Nail Trend

"Skunk" hair is as divisive as it is cool—a.k.a, the hallmark of an It-girl-approved trend. It's fair enough that stark black-and-white highlights are controversial: To pull them off in the Y2K era required a bedazzled BlackBerry, low-rise jeans, and a hefty amount of star power. But the "skunk" hair trend is experiencing a comeback, just in time for Brat summer.

"Skunk" Hair Is the Edgy Summer Trend Straight Out of the 2000s

Black is the ultimate sophisticated neutral. But for a long time, black nails were not seen as such. They were reserved only for those who lived on the edge, like punks and rockstars. But times have changed, and today the shade is seen for the elegant nail polish choice that it is, as fitting for a concert as it is for the office or even a special occasion.

30 Black Acrylic Nail Ideas, From French Tips to Playful Designs

Mushrooms contain multitudes, and it turns out that versatility extends to your manicure. From natural, cottagecore-inspired looks to candy colors that feel straight out of Mario Kart, mushrooms feel like sweet characters if you need an alternative to animal print nail art. You can integrate mushroom nail designs into a French tip, all over the nail, or wherever you'd like, plus they can take on any color or energy, from futuristic chills to warm sunshine. You can take inspo from the '70s, early 2000s, forest fairy fantasies as well, or celestial vibes when it comes to your mushroom mani, plus you can play with incorporating different elements, from the stem to the cloud (the sky is totally the limit). Ahead, see 16 mushroom nail ideas we love, highlighting that this popular motif can work for any aesthetic.

16 Mushroom Nail Art Ideas for a Cottagecore Manicure

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

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As much as we love a bright statement nail design, there’s something undeniably chic about natural nails. They’re timeless. They’re classy. And they go with every outfit. So if you’re ready to embrace your natural beauty this year, we’ve rounded up the best natural nail ideas and neutral designs to add to your mood board!

43 Natural Nails Designs and Neutral Nail Manicure Ideas for 2024

Every year, major paint brands predict the colors they think will be most popular the following calendar year—and the forecasts have already started to roll in. Today, Sherwin-Williams announced its 2025 Colormix Forecast: Capsules, which is comprised of 48 hand-selected trending colors that will dominate interiors and exteriors next year.

These Paint Colors Will Dominate in 2025, According to Sherwin-Williams

So long, Cancer season — it’s officially time for the Leos of the world to shine from July 22 to Aug. 22 (and TBH, the fire sign knows how to do just that). While watery Cancers are known to be loving, loyal, and emotion-driven, Leos are beloved for their innate confidence, deep passion in all that they do, and ease in which they fall into positions of leadership. Ruled by the sun, which owns power and vitality, Leos are similarly adept at being the star of the show.

12 Loud, Luxe Nail Art Ideas That Are Perfect For Leo Season

These popular shades mix traditional elegance with timeless appeal.

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A few weeks ago, I tried my hand at applying nail extensions with polygel (an easy-to-DIY gel). The process was easy, but the bright pink gel polish I topped them with was not my thing. I decided to take them off, but quickly realized how sturdy polygel is. Upon scraping and peeling the extensions off, the result was what you’d expect: My nails were severely damaged, paper-thin, ridged, and just…ugly.

My Painful, Paper-Thin Nails Are Now Healthy Thanks to This $16 French Strengthener

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18 August Nail Ideas to Close Out Summer

Somehow, some way, the last full month of summer 2024 is upon us. In addition to celebrating the memorable season with backyard barbecues, weekend getaways, and...

18 August Nail Ideas to Close Out Summer

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