{"id":3049,"date":"2026-09-17T03:32:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/octobers-hottest-nail-trends-according-to-celebrity-manicurists\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T03:32:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:32:50","slug":"octobers-hottest-nail-trends-according-to-celebrity-manicurists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/17\/octobers-hottest-nail-trends-according-to-celebrity-manicurists\/","title":{"rendered":"October\u2019s Hottest Nail Trends, According to Celebrity Manicurists"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fall manicures are getting a serious glow-up this year. From glossy gemstone finishes to intricate Faberg\u00e9-inspired artistry, October 2026 nail trends are all about texture, dimension and a little drama. <\/p>\n

Here, celebrity nail artists share the looks worth booking your next appointment for, whether you\u2019re drawn to the playful bubble nails straight from Tokyo or the cozy soft plaid manicure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Julie Kandalec is a celebrity manicurist<\/li>\n
  • Marisa Carmichael is a celebrity manicurist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Fresh Takes on Cat-Eye Nails<\/h2>\n
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    IG: @chai.nails.studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    IG: @noor.boiko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Cat-eye nails had their big breakthrough a couple of years back, but the trend never totally faded. Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec predicts cat-eye looks are going to come back in a big way in October, but with a fresh take. She points to these two manicures as perfect examples\u2014one with multicolored cat-eye French nails and the other with each nail in a different shade of cat-eye polish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Gemstone Glass Nails<\/h2>\n

    Kandalec says she\u2019s been seeing gemstone glass nails all over, and she predicts there\u2019s much more to come in October. We\u2019ve also noticed an uptick of this trend on our For You Page, and we\u2019re eager to try the look with a variety of rich fall shades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Gemstone<\/p>\n

    IG: @maple_np<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Soft Plaid Nails<\/h2>\n
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    IG: @miyu_un.i<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    IG: @groovieghoul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Fall is undoubtedly the season of plaid, so it\u2019s the best time to try the style out in manicure form. Kandalec says we\u2019ll specifically be seeing a lot of \u201cdimensional, layered soft plaid\u201d manicures in October.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Precious Metals Nails<\/h2>\n

    Celebrity nail artist Marisa Carmichael predicts an uptick in solid silver and gold chrome polishes across both hands and toes. When done well, \u201cthey look like jewels,\u201d she says. Don\u2019t just take our word for it\u2014Vanessa Hudgens just proved this to be true with a stunning silver chrome mani.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Silver<\/p>\n

    Marisa Carmichael<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Squoval Shapes<\/h2>\n

    Carmichael predicts a return to more natural nail shapes. She points to squoval nails, somewhere between square and oval, as the biggest shape we\u2019ll see next month. Personally, I plan to transition from rounded nails to squoval at my next appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    IG: nailsbylauren.o<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Faberg\u00e9 Egg Manicure<\/h2>\n

    Kandalec predicts we\u2019ll soon see manicures taking cues from the iconic Imperial art of Faberg\u00e9 eggs. She created this transitional Faberg\u00e9 egg manicure with 3D gold accents, and they\u2019re truly a work of art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Fabrege<\/p>\n

    IG: @julieknailsnyc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Soft French Manicure<\/h2>\n

    Eternally on trend, Carmichael says the French manicure will still hold a special place in people\u2019s go-to styles in October, even among all the chic new trends. Carmichael predicts this season\u2019s trendiest French manicure will look like your natural nails, but perfected: \u201cMilky sheer white tips or a sheer light gray, covered with a sheer neutral or pink.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Marisa Carmichael<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Bubble Nails<\/h2>\n

    \u201cI was just in Tokyo (again) two weeks ago, and bubble nails were EVERYWHERE,\u201d Kandalec tells us. And if this past year has taught us anything, it\u2019s that once a trend catches on in Korea, it\u2019s a safe bet it\u2019ll make its way to the U.S. next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Lumiere<\/p>\n

    Lumiere<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n