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Naomi Jamieson

The outdated nail looks to retire in 2025, per the pros - and what to request instead

On the left, a hand with a pink cat-eye glitter manicure is pictured, alongside a hand with mini French tip nails, both created by nail artist, Megan Rose and on the right, is a close-up of a hand with short, sheer pink nails, created by nail artist, Mateja Novakovic/ in a sunset-style 3-picture template.

It's that time of year again when we consult the industry pros on which manicures will dominate the months ahead and simultaneously, the outdated nail trends we should avoid at all costs...

Our manicures, like that of our hair and beauty routines, often undergo something of a transformation when a new year begins - often informed by what's proving or predicted to be popular. As far as the 2025 nail trends are concerned, individuality, minimalism and milky lavender hues are set to dominate, along with a focus on healthy talons. With such a new array of designs and colours though, inevitably means some space must be made and according to the nail pros (and our team of manicure enthusiasts and trend researchers), we'll be parting ways with several former favourites.

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