10 Biggest Nail Color Trends of 2021

The year 2020 was particularly difficult for the world, including the fashion and beauty industry, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

It has been a wild year, and while we're hoping for some positive change in 2021, but it's likely that many of the beauty rituals that require salon visits, including nail appointments, still won't be available in their full capacity.

The past year has been huge for nail trends, with everything from reinventions of the classic French manicure to the much-loved multi-tonal design.

Ahead, you'll get your first look at the experts' nail-polish trend predictions for 2021.

1. Return of the Deep Reds

According to experts, 2021 is going to be very red. But it's not just any red they're predicting will take off—it's the rich burgundy and Bordeaux.

2. Updated French

The classic French manicure has seen an unexpected resurgence over the last couple of years, but innovation in the area is coming in hot. It will manifest will be the pairing of richer colors like the burgundy and jade color combination, rather than the classic white tip.

3. Milky Nudes (With Minimal Designs)

An expert stated that she reaches for natural nudes daily when working with clients. Manicure with a lot of negative space, whether with a milky nude as a base or a completely bare nail as a base, with an added gold accents look, will continue to trend in 2021.

4. Brown

Brown nail polish was the sleeper hit of fall and winter 2020, and it looks like the trend will continue into the New Year. From deep mahogany hues to lighter, almost-beige ones, this '90s-inspired shade won't be leaving any time soon.

5. Intermingling Finishes

A mix of matte and glossy nails is another simple nail art that people can do at home. They can play with a mix of matte and glossy on the same nail. The base was matte, while a black vertical line was glossy. people can also alternate their nails between matte and glossy, like a matte statement nail.

6. Dark Navy

Dark navy blues will also trend. Russian Navy is one of the first dark blue polishes to comes to mind. 2021 is a year where classic colors with be a trend.

7. Blueish Gray

This look is another hue on the blue spectrum to look out for in 2021.

8. Shades of Green

An expert noted that greens gained traction this year, and will be huge in 2021. Everything from Baby Yoda greens to The Grinch greens are everywhere in beauty.

While there are tons of green shades to choose from, leaning into a deeper forest green is the key to keeping things chic. The lighter the color, the more casual and playful the vibe.

9. Mustard Yellow

Yellows always tend to make an appearance and are certainly a popular staple that works well any time of the year.

An expert recommends a good mustard yellow that's just a touch darker than the pastel or limoncello shades that tend to pop up in the spring if you're looking to hone in on a particular shade of yellow.

10. Glitter-Centric Designs

Since 2021 will surely require people to continue doing their manicures at home, easy nail designs will be critical for those who want a little something extra. Glitter is a great option since there are so many easy design elements it can be used for, such as ombré.