Beauty

|12 Jan 2023|4 mins

5 Nail Trends Tipped to Take Over 2023

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There’s nothing we love more than a great manicure. And while we have our tried-and-tested looks – think soft neutrals, barely-there pink and classic red – we’re always looking for new ways to make our mani feel fresh. We caught up with Mikele Simone (@mikelesimonebeauty), makeup artist and O.P.I brand partner, to chat manicure must-haves, favourite products and the nail trends tipped to take over our feeds (and fingers) in 2023.

1. Futuristic Nails

@mydumbnails

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“Ultra modern and futuristic nails will be out in full force in 2023 – think ultraviolet shades, chromes, strong metallics and unusual nail art incorporating alien-like designs. To dip your finger into this trend early, try a metallic finish on every nail or just as a feature!”

Try: O.P.I Infinite Shine in I’m Really An Actress

2. Black Nails

@thenailologist

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“Black painted nails come and go but 2023 will be an impressive comeback in a big way! We can already see this trend emerging and in the new year, it will be the hit shade.

Join the dark side with O.P.I Infinite Shine in Black Onyx, and if you want to outdo the trend, apply a matte top coat over the top for a matte finish.”

Try: O.P.I Infinite Shine in Black Onyx

3. XL Nail Art

@setsbyonyx

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“Nail art will be bigger than ever – literally! Like any trend, people always try to add their own personal, bold spin (think hipster jeans and how low they got!). Nail art will be bigger and louder in 2023, and we'll see people rocking some crazy adornments on their nails that are striking, prominent and make a huge statement.”

Try: Glitterazzi Give Me Loose Glitter Kit

4. The Classic French Tip

@amyle.nails

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“The French tip will be back and bigger than ever – especially with the traditional shades of nude and white. Like everything in fashion, we tend to recycle trends, hit extremes and then turn back to the classics, and a perfect example of that is the French tip with its simple yet super clean and wearable design. DIY with O.P.I Nail Laquer in Mimosas For Mr And Mrs and O.P.I Infinite Shine in Alpine Snow by using a small nail brush to first create the French tip line and then fill in the rest. Use a small cotton tip and some nail polish remover to clean up any mistakes or sharpen the lines.”

Try: O.P.I Nail Laquer in Mimosas For Mr And Mrs & O.P.I Infinite Shine in Alpine Snow

5. Red & Pink Combo

@vivianmariewong

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“These two shades work well together and look absolutely amazing! 2023 will reunite them once again. Mix and match these shades on alternating nails or create nail art with a bold and bright French tip, abstract lines or patterns.

Try: O.P.I Infinite Shine Running With The In-Finite Crowd

Want your mani to go the distance in 2023? Having the right products makes all the difference, according to Simone.

“The must-have nail products for 2023 will focus on cuticle care and include the O.P.I Nail & Cuticle Oil. People are becoming more aware of nail health and as a result, we're seeing consumers become conscious of the dos and the don'ts. Skincare obsession will translate to nail health, as we've already started to see through the recent 'nail slugging' trend.

Try: O.P.I Nail & Cuticle Oil

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Sophie Howe

Beauty Editor

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