Manicure
The latest Manicure articles from Marie Claire
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From Fawn Print to Milky Matcha—These Are Autumn 2026’s Defining Nail TrendsThis season’s biggest nail trends are playful, polished and anything but predictable.
By Mateja Novaković
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Is Gel Polish Inherently Problematic? Inside Gel Polish’s Never-Ending Safety ScandalsFrom HEMA to TPO, nails can't catch a break
By Lottie Winter
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Bare Nails Are Trending, But My Nails Weren't Ready Until I Tried These 'Nail Concealers'For those of us without naturally perfect nails
By Nessa Humayun
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Polished Women Are Ditching Gels Right Now—Bare Nails Are the New Status SymbolNatural nails hit the runway in a major way this season
By Nessa Humayun
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I Used to Smudge Every Manicure—Until OPI’s RapiDry Dramatically Cut My Drying TimeThese polishes gave me a professional-looking manicure in minutes.
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Ultimate Bridal Nail Guide—24 Refined Designs for Your Wedding DayPolished inspiration for every bride
By Shannon Lawlor
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The Ultimate Wedding Beauty Timeline: Exactly What To Book (And When) For The Perfect Big DayMonth-by-month bridal beauty plan
By Katie Thomas
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Fake Nails Are A Real Problem For Our Planet—One Brand Is Changing The GameThe nail industry’s plastic problem has a challenger
By Katie Thomas
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The Spring Manicure Trends Experts Say Will Define the Season2026 spring nails, at your fingertips
By Rebecca Fearn
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The Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits for Long-Lasting, High-Gloss NailsNo appointment necessary
By Lottie Winter
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After Years of Gel Manicures, I’ve Restored My Thin, Brittle and Peeling Nails to Health—These 8 Products Were Transformative, and Under £18Here's to long, strong nails
By Nessa Humayun
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My Nails Have Never Looked Healthier Thanks To This 3-Step Nail Care KitBoosts hydration and strengthens
By Katie Thomas
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These Trending, Minimalist Animal Print Nails Are Set to Be Everywhere This SpringFrom deer print to zebra and more
By Nessa Humayun
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This is the Real Damage That Nail Biting Causes—and How to Repair ItIt’s time to kick the habit
By Mica Ricketts
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I Turned My Back On Gel Manicures: These Glossy and Strengthening At-Home Builder Polishes Have Pulled Me BackI may never return to the salon
By Katie Thomas
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The New Era of Clean Girl Manicures Is Here—and It’s All About IlluminatorsSubtle, yet sophisticated
By Lottie Winter
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As Someone With Extremely Weak Nails, I Asked a Manicurist for the Best Nail Shape to Prevent BreakageYes, your shape of choice can make all the difference
By Amelia Yeomans
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Dua Lipa Inspired Me to Get a Halo Manicure—and My Hands Have Never Looked Cooler or More ElongatedThe perfect nail art for minimalists
By Nessa Humayun

