Sarah Akhtyrska is an international nail competitor, Nailympia winner, educator & judge. She started her career in Ukraine, and after becoming a regional trainer in nail aesthetics, Sarah relocated to ...

Prom night is basically your red-carpet moment, and the right nails can make your whole look feel fancy, classy, and totally unforgettable. The post 40 trendy prom nail designs for this year’s dance ...

After months of dark winter shades, those first pale pink buds and creamy magnolia petals start popping up — and suddenly ...

Ready for spring? Click here to see 25 of our favorite short nail ideas for March, including subtle solids, sophisticated neutrals, and more.

With short nails and an undying love for nail art, I’ve often been told that many trends and designs are simply impossible to recreate on my tiny tips. So, after years of trial and error, I’ve come to ...

Christina Perrier is InStyle’s associate editor and a writer in the fashion, celebrity, and lifestyle spaces. Everything, and I mean everything, can always use a little bit of bling, including your ...

Nail trends in 2026 are undergoing a decisive edit. After years of being dominated by maximalism, from layered charms to extreme lengths, we’re now shifting toward restraint. The new mood isn’t about ...

Heart nails are making a strong comeback and not just for Valentine’s Day. This type of nail art has become one of our favorites because it’s versatile, fun and can be adapted to any style: from ...

The viral magnetic cat-eye nail effect opened up a whole new world of opportunity for nail art: They catch the light in a way that gives nail designs a sense of fluid motion. This gives circular ...