The nail colours trending in 2026 and how to style them

As 2026 unfolds, nail trends are leaning into softer, more wearable colour. Earthy neutrals, muted pinks, and versatile purples are leading, with shades that feel considered but easy to style. It’s a more relaxed approach to colour, one that works with your wardrobe, not against it.

Here are three of our favourite shades right now, and how we’d style them.

1. Terracotta Nails

Earthy without feeling flat, and warm without being overpowering, terracotta is one of the biggest colour trends right now. It’s a shade that works across all skin tones and pairs naturally with the kind of wardrobe most people already wear, think denim, soft greens, and warm neutrals.

Get the look with our Terracotta Rouge stick-on gel.

2. Purple Nails

A purple manicure is a core trend right now. Nail artist Ashleigh Bamber notes that purple works because it balances boldness with wearability, with tones to suit every skin tone, from soft lavenders to deeper plums.

It pairs effortlessly with a relaxed wardrobe, adding just enough colour to elevate even the simplest outfits.

Get the look with our Muted Fig stick-on gel.

3. Pink nails

If there’s one shade that never misses, it’s pink. Season after season, it shows up in endless variations. This year, taupe pinks are on the rise, tying back to the softer, more neutral direction we’re seeing across nail trends.

It’s universally flattering and works especially well with warm, brown toned spring outfits, adding a soft, polished touch.

Get the look with our Rosewood stick-on gel.