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We'll get right to the point: the sharper your nails are this season, the better. The runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris proved that nails so sharp they're dangerous are one of the biggest manicure trends for spring. But other nail ideas are popular, too, including molten metallic shades, pops of soft pink, and subtle embellishments. Here, we’ve rounded up the best nail ideas from the runways and the products you can shop right now to get each look.
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The nails at Grace Ling looked killer—in more ways than one. Models walked the runway wearing silver chrome claws that had been filed to a dangerously sharp point, and we can't get enough.
The exaggerated length and striking blue polish shade—the nails at Helen Anthony are not for the faint of heart, but that's what makes them so fun.
The elongated nails at Naeem Khan looked as if they had been dipped in black polish just at the tips. Consider this a great way to wear black polish without fully committing to the dark side.
The nail experts at Kiss brought the soft gel nail extension technology from salons into an easy-to-use kit designed for at-home use. Salon X-tend allows you to customize your nail length at home for a fraction of the pro cost.
"The nail look created for Prabal was based on the optimism for the future. The smokey quartz nail is a symbol of spreading light and hope," says nail artist Gina Edwards, who worked with Kiss.
We love this pearly shade of polish, which can read both white or pink depending on the lighting.
rA soft and subtle nail look doesn't have to mean demure. Here, pearly pink nails were accented with gold nail piercings for a hint of edge.
We love the juxtaposition of a feminine candy-pink polish shade paired with a bag resembling an antique leather football.
Sometimes, less is best, and we love Pamella Roland's reminder that a sheer pink nail always looks great.
Essie makes some of the best sheer and neutral nail polishes, and we love this long-wearing formula for its shine and durability.
"The [Luar] collection is inspired by the ‘90s, rock n’ roll, punk, and grunge, so you’ll see elements of that in the nail looks," says nail artist Naomi Yasuda, who worked with Addiction Tokyo to create this matchy-matchy animalistic look.
The nails at Kim Shui featured an abstract pattern that looks like tortoiseshell.
The nearly floral abstract nail design at Masha Popova was mesmerizing, and we love the square shape, which differed from so many others on this list.
A single black stat painted at the center of each nail was the vibe at Christian Cowan.
Can't make it to the salon? Chillhouse makes press-on nails that are not only easy to use but downright adorable. They come in so many different patterns, but we love the playfulness of this cow print set.
You can't go wrong this season by choosing a gold or silver polish. Metallics, like this embellished look from Germanier's spring 2025 haute couture show, were spotted all over the runways.
Backstage at Private Policy, models showed off a nail look that combined a sheer extension base rimmed with silver chrome polish. The impact is equal parts understated and cool.
Yasuda used Addiction Tokyo's nail polish in the shade Rosy Robe backstage at Luar.
The nails at Private Policy looked like hammered sterling silver, and the effect was super cool.
If you want to get on the metallics train but prefer something a bit more subtle, try a linear gold embellishment like the one seen at PatBo.
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