As trend and sweetness editors, these of us on the Who What Put on UK staff see many traits come and go every season. We’re glued to the style traits that dominate the runways as a lot as we’re the magnificence traits that take off on TikTok—it is our job, in spite of everything, to know what the following huge factor is.
However, if there’s one subject of dialog that actually will get our group chat going, it is discussing outdated traits—particularly in terms of our nails. Do not get us incorrect, we take pleasure in attempting the newest nail traits as a lot as we take pleasure in sporting the timeless nail colors that stand the take a look at of time, however, each development finally feels a bit drained after a short while.
So, what outdated autumn traits are we a bit bored of for autumn 2024? I posed the query to our staff of editors, and so they had heaps to say. Scroll forward for the outdated autumn traits we’re passing on this season, and the nail traits we’re asking for as an alternative once we head to the salon.
Outdated Autumn Nail Tendencies
1. Tortoiseshell Nails
Okay, we actually do not prefer to admit this one, as tortoiseshell nails are a murals in themselves. However, whereas they’d us completely obsessed a few years in the past and even had a little bit of a resurgence earlier this 12 months, they really feel a bit dated now, and I have been seeing much less of them round now. Google searches are down -35%, so it appears they’re on their means out once more. Nevertheless, if you wish to strive some nail artwork this season, we advocate you ask for these aura nails beneath.
What We’re Sporting As an alternative: Aura Nails
If you happen to to scratch your nail artwork itch, strive aura nails—that are certain to get you some aura factors together with your nail tech. Created utilizing an airbrush method, this development incorporates a gradient between two completely different hues in the course of the nail. Go for complementary or clashing colors, or maintain it tonal with mild and darkish gradients of the identical hue. They’re assured to convey nice vibes to your manicure. They’re up 137% in Google searches proper now, so we predict this development is about to take off for autumn.
Guegine
Nail Sponges for Ombre
This development is surprisingly simple to do at house with common nail polish too. Merely apply one shade in the course of the sponge and one other on the outer, then dab onto the nail for a seamless gradient.
essie
Nail Topcoat Gel Couture
As soon as you have utilized the polish with a sponge, apply prime coat for a shiny end. Essie’s Gel Couture Prime Coat genuinely retains my manicure chip-free for over every week.
Etsy
Darkish Aura Nails – Customized Press On Nails
If you cannot make it to the salon, these press-ons are the best approach to get strive the aura nails development.
2. Burgundy Nails
Say it ain’t so. It might be a timeless nail color, however we’re getting a bit bored of burgundy nails—as stylish as they’re. Senior trend and sweetness editor for branded content material, Rebecca Rhys-Evans agrees. “Unpopular opinion: burgundy! I simply really feel chocolate brown and cherry crimson are trending a lot proper now,” she says. “Why would not you go for these as an alternative?” Whereas we’re not shunning the shade eternally, there are different darkish nail colors that really feel a bit extra fashionable for this autumn.
What We’re Sporting As an alternative: Brown Nails
Brown is firmly again on the autumn nail traits agenda for 2024—I am unable to go on TikTok, Instagram or Pinterest with out seeing them proper now. And the information backs it up. Searches for brown nails are up over 5,000%, so we’re tipping it to be the nail color for this autumn. If you happen to’re bored of burgundy too, then brown suits the temporary as a darkish autumn nail color, however feels a little bit cooler and extra fashionable for this 12 months. Whether or not you go for milk chocolate or deep cacao, there is a hue to go well with everybody. We notably love this shade on quick, squoval nails.
OPI
Nail Lacquer in You Do not Know Jacques!
Some of the trendy cool-toned brown-grey polishes round.
3. Matte Nails
“Matte polish offers me the ick,” says social media editor, Megan Storey. And I’ve to agree. I do not suppose we’re prepared for matte nails to make a comeback any time quickly after they dominated a lot of the 2010s, and I am personally not a fan of the best way it feels on my nails both—does it make anybody else shudder? Nevertheless, I would not be shocked if this did make one other comeback in a few years time. However for now, we’re favouring shiny, chrome finishes as an alternative.
What We’re Sporting As an alternative: Darkish Chrome Nails
If you happen to do wish to experiment with completely different finishes, then chrome powder is an efficient approach to go for a glass-like end. For autumn, we’re steering away from the milky and pink glazed seems to be we noticed over summer season and as an alternative, we’re welcoming in darker hues like brown paired with chrome powder. I like how expensive-looking these nails are.