Top Nail Trends Making Waves in 2025

1. Soap Nails & High-Gloss Sheen

Smooth, glassy, ultra-shiny finishes — sometimes called “soap nails” — are dominating salons this year. This trend emphasizes a polished, freshly buffed look, often with minimal color to let the shine speak. At La Mer Nail Bar, we offer finishing topcoats and treatments to mimic that dewy, high-gloss effect.

2. Milky & Sheer Tones

Soft milky whites, clouded pastels, and sheer colors are part of the “quiet luxury” aesthetic — subtle, elegant, and versatile.When you ask for a manicure at La Mer Nail Bar, we often blend milky layers or translucent finishes to get that dreamy, modern softness.

3. Minimalist & Negative Space Designs

Clean lines, negative space (parts of the nail intentionally left bare), and geometric art are trending as alternatives to heavy nail art. At La Mer Nail Bar, our artists love integrating negative space into modern manis to give a chic, architectural effect.

4. Cat-Eye / Magnetic & Velvet Effects

Magnetic polishes that shift in light — giving a velvet or cat-eye finish — are back in demand. You’ll see these offered at La Mer Nail Bar especially on accent nails or in dark, rich tones.

5. Rich Neutrals, Browns & Earthy Tones

Neutrals are evolving. Think mocha mousse, caramel latte, chocolate browns, and muted terracottas. When clients visit La Mer Nail Bar, we often suggest warm neutrals as core shades — easy to wear yet current.

6. Accent Details: 3D, Foil, Micro Art

Tiny embellishments like micro charms, foil strips, and 3D accents are making a comeback — but used sparingly for an elegant touch. At La Mer Nail Bar, we incorporate these with restraint — one or two accent nails rather than full ornate sets — to preserve sophistication.

7. The Trending Shapes: Squoval, Soft Almond

On the shape front, squoval (square + oval) nails remain popular for their balance of sharpness and softness. Also trending: soft almond and tapered rounded styles. You’ll find La Mer Nail Bar technicians recommending shapes that complement your hands and maintain structural integrity.

💡 How La Mer Nail Bar Brings These Trends to You

• Consultation & Customization: When booking at La Mer Nail Bar, you can ask your technician to incorporate one or more trending elements (e.g. negative space + milky base, or cat eye accent).

• Blending Trends Thoughtfully: We often mix milky tones with a cat-eye accent, or use neutral browns with negative space detailing — so your manicure feels fresh but wearable.

• Quality Finishing & Longevity: La Mer Nail Bar uses professional topcoats, gels, and UV/LED cure methods to ensure these trendy looks last longer than at-home alternatives.

• Balanced Accents: Rather than full 3D sets, La Mer Nail Bar emphasizes subtle accents — foil lines, micro gems, or minimal art — to keep the look refined.

• Shape and Strength First: No matter how creative the design, our focus at La Mer Nail Bar remains your natural nail health and structural strength.

Looking for the perfect manicure or pedicure in Burlington, Ontario? Step into La Mer Nail Bar — your one-stop destination for gorgeous nails, flawless lashes, smooth waxing, and soothing massages.