Without a Doubt, These 13 Nail Colors Always Look Classy

It's safe to say that we've fallen back in love with getting our nails done. I know this because, every week, the stories we write about nail art and trends are consistently our most popular. This piqued my interest—what do people want when it comes to their nails? Are we more inclined to ask for short nails over long? Oval over square? Art over solid hues? When I visited my salon last week, I was curious to find out which colors were proving popular right now 1) to inform my choice and 2) to report my findings back to you. My manicurist responded, "Everyone wants timeless shades."
It's perhaps unsurprising that we're turning to more classic colors. I'm no exception, either, for the color I chose was a rich, deep shade of burgundy, which I thought would help bridge the gap between my more colorful and neutral outfits.
Nail colors are less of a commitment than a new piece of clothing, shoes, or a bag but have the same ability to give your look a new-season refresh. So I've charted the autumn ones that prove insanely popular season after season. And for good trend-led measure, I've thrown in a couple of of-the-moment shades that'll give your style a swift 2022 update. Scroll on to see all 13 of them.
1. Jet Black
Vampy—not gothic—black nails have become chicer and chicer with each passing season.
2. Ecru
Although typically popular in summer, white nails are fast becoming a year-round manicure must.
3. Barely There Pink
Pink always looks pretty and taps into the clean-girl nails we've been seeing everywhere. It's all about those crisp, almost translucent shades.
4. Unexpected Green
The breakout color trend of 2022, this shade of green is sticking around.
5. Clay
Not quite as glamorous as pillar-box red but more fanciful than standard beige, this is the autumn nail color minimalists will zero in on.
6. Burgundy
The color I chose for my own nails, burgundy, is timeless and will go with any and every outfit.
7. Ochre
It might sound unexpected, but deeper, mustard tones will act as the perfect lift to more tonal clothing.
8. Cool Grey
Not as drastic-looking as black, grey provides the ideal alternative to those who want a softer monochromatic nail look.
9. Chocolate
Rich and delicious, chocolate-brown tones are trending in a big way, even more so than usual.
10. Forest Green
If the more vivid shades of green don't do it for you, rest assured dark, forest green is still on our nail color radar.
11. Classic Red
A perennial nail color, red is always a good idea if you're unsure which shade to opt for. Although statement, it's so classic it'll work seamlessly with every outfit you wear while it's painted on your nails.
12. Glistening Gold
Not just for party season, metallic nails are making a comeback. Why not try a shade of solid gold?
13. Deep Navy
Elegant and striking, navy nails never fail to make an impact. I'm particularly taken with this French-tip situation.
Next Up: Celeb Manicurists Say These Are the Best Nude Nail Colors for Every Skin Tone
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Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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