14 Viral TikTok Nail Trends Worth Trying

If you’ve spent even five minutes scrolling through TikTok, you already know it’s a goldmine for the latest and greatest nail inspo. And let me tell you, as someone who’s seen it all in 20+ years of doing nails, TikTok trends don’t mess around. They’re bold, creative, and totally irresistible. You’ll see designs that make you say, “I need that on my nails right now.”.

1. Glazed Donut Nails

Hailey Bieber started this one, and honestly? It’s still going strong for a reason. Think sheer, glossy, pearly nails that look like—you guessed it—a glazed donut. Perfect for that subtle glam vibe.

2. Aura Nails

This trend is pure magic. It’s all about soft, airbrushed gradients that create a glowing “aura” effect in the center of each nail. Bold or pastel? Doesn’t matter—this look stuns either way.

3. Velvet Nails

These are not your average sparkly nails. Velvet nails shimmer and shift under the light, creating a luxurious, fuzzy illusion. Trust me, the compliments won’t stop.

4. 3D Jelly Nails

Remember jelly sandals? Now imagine that on your nails. Jelly nails are translucent and glossy, and the 3D embellishments add some serious personality.

5. Chrome French Tips

French tips are classic, but TikTok said “let’s upgrade this!” Enter chrome French tips—metallic and sleek, giving your mani a futuristic twist.

6. Y2K Nail Art

Butterflies, flames, rhinestones—Y2K nails are a blast from the past. Think bold, playful, and dripping in early 2000s nostalgia.

7. Micro French Tips

Minimalists, this one’s for you. Micro French tips are teeny tiny lines of color on the nail edge. Classy, clean, and super trendy.

8. Barbiecore Pink Nails

After the Barbie movie hype, pink nails took over TikTok—and my salon chair. Hot pink, pastel pink, glitter—basically any pink you can imagine.

9. Cow Print Nails

Animal prints are still in, and cow print nails are leading the pack. They’re fun, quirky, and surprisingly easy to pull off with black and white polish.

10. Marble Nails

Marble nails are timeless, but TikTok has put a twist on them—adding gold foils, bold colors, and swirling effects that look chef’s kiss.

11. Mermaid Nails

It’s all about iridescent finishes and ocean-inspired colors like aqua, purple, and pearly white. Your nails will legit look like mermaid scales.

12. Mismatched Mani

Who says every nail has to match? Mismatched manis let you play with patterns, textures, and colors. TikTok loves the “organized chaos” look.

13. Cat Eye Nails

These give off a hypnotic, magnetic effect with streaks of light reflecting through the polish. It’s like having a mini galaxy on your nails.

14. Latte Nails

Warm, neutral shades inspired by your morning latte. Think beige, mocha, caramel, and creamy whites. So chic, so wearable.

There you have it—14 TikTok nail trends that are totally worth the hype. Whether you’re into soft neutrals like latte nails or love going bold with chrome and velvet, there’s something here for everyone.