Manicure trends shift toward natural health and 3D textures

The beauty industry is seeing a shift in manicure trends, moving between minimalist health-focused styles and textured 3D designs.

The “bare nails” trend emphasizes natural beauty and nail health, prioritizing clean, strong, and short natural nails over complex extensions or heavy chemical use. Dermatologists, including Dr. Ana Molina, support this movement as a way to prevent damage to the nail plate and cuticles by reducing exposure to aggressive manicures.

In contrast, “bubble nails” offer a more tactile and visual experience through three-dimensional effects. This technique uses rounded elevations and glossy finishes to mimic the appearance of glass bubbles. While the bare nail trend focuses on simplicity, bubble nails allow for creative depth using either conventional polish or specific gel products to create raised textures.