“A glossy black nail has always been my go-to in the fall/winter,” says Colley. “It’s become like the new red.” Besides its versatility (you simply can’t go wrong with black), high-shine black polish works on all nail shapes and lengths, and is sophisticated and badass at the same time. And if you’re prone to chipping, inky shades are the way to go. A few nicks and scratches here and here looks effortlessly cool and just screams: “I am unbothered.”
A Touch of Metal
Metallics will take on a new softer edge during frostier months. According to Remark, “textured nail polish that has a little bit more oomph to it” – like gold leaf, metallic brushstrokes and intentionally placed glitters – will be favoured over a full-on chrome effect. Not so big on nail art? Colley suggests asking your manicurist for a powdered chrome mani. “It gives a really cool sheen to the nail, but you don’t get this blinged-out
Blue, But Make it Denim
Yes, icy-blue hues and iridescent manicures dominated this summer (and we will miss them dearly), but muted tones that pop are taking over. “This fall it’s a little bit more of a denim [blue],” predicts Remark. Colley agrees. “Greyer undertones of blue will be really big this fall/winter,” she says. This understated shade looks elegant without overshadowing the rest of your look. If you’re a stickler for vibrancy, Colley suggests pairing blue nails with warmer shades. “I love seeing blues paired with those earthy tones [like] burnt oranges and mustard yellows.” Extend your Canadian tuxedo to the tips of your fingernails with confidence.
Negative Space Nails
“Negative space will still continue [to trend] this fall/winter and be bigger than it was before” says Colley. Subtle graphic lines or a few dots on a natural nail goes a long way to make a statement with very little effort. The best part? After your manicure is well past its best-before date, this style of nail art can outlast a bit of growth and chipping. “A lot of it has to do with elongating time between manicures. Everything that we’re doing now is about convenience,” she says. Suffice to say this look is well-suited for 2020.
