"While the Fall/Winter 2026 makeup and hair looks leaned into color and texture, nail pros followed suit with manicures that were equally eye-catching. Some shows went full maximalist, piling on chrome, charms, and dimensional finishes. (Word on the street is, matte nails might be making a comeback.) Others used fine-line details and updated color palettes to get the point across, while a few major houses - Carolina Herrera, Coach, and Marc Jacobs - skipped color altogether, opting for short shapes and bare nails."
"Across the board, the best manicures riffed on trends you've already been seeing - think cat-eye and aura nails - but dialed them back just enough to complement the clothes rather than compete with them. The mood felt intentional, signaling a move away from statement-for-statement's-sake towards something more tailored. Whether you prefer subtle or runway-ready, there was a nail look to match every aesthetic. Ahead, the standout nails from the NYFW runways worth saving for your next appointment."
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 nail trends emphasized color, texture, and intentional styling that complemented garments rather than competed with them. Manicures ranged from maximalist chrome, charms, and dimensional finishes to fine-line details and updated palettes, while several houses favored short, bare nails with a glossy top coat. Sandy Liang presented pearly baby pink and powder blue glazed nails with a ribbon-like sheen inspired by satins and taffetas. LaQuan Smith featured stiletto gunmetal chrome nails evoking a modern James Bond girl. Familiar trends such as cat-eye and aura nails were refined to be more tailored and wearable.
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