{"id":3425,"date":"2026-10-20T07:10:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T23:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/jammy-nails-are-the-richer-moodier-upgrade-to-jelly-nails\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T07:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T23:10:30","slug":"jammy-nails-are-the-richer-moodier-upgrade-to-jelly-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/jammy-nails-are-the-richer-moodier-upgrade-to-jelly-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"Jammy Nails Are the Richer, Moodier Upgrade to Jelly Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Back in 2024, we predicted that the jelly nails trend would morph into jammy nails, a more sophisticated, richer-toned take on the look. Think of your favorite Bonne Maman preserves or farm-fresh jam\u2014more saturated than jelly nails with a hint of opacity. Now, jammy nails are gaining momentum for fall 2026 manicures. According to Fresha, the beauty and wellness booking platform, searches for the look have surged 24,650 percent in the last three months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Ahead, nail experts explain what makes jammy nails so wearable for fall, plus the polish picks and layering tips to get the look.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"featured-experts\" class=\"font-canela mb-4 mt-8 text-2xl font-light leading-tight text-black md:text-3xl\">Featured experts<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"my-6 ml-6 list-disc space-y-2 text-gray-800\">\n<li class=\"pl-2 leading-relaxed\">Julie Kandalec is a celebrity nail artist<\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-2 leading-relaxed\">Olivia Van Iderstine is Olive and June\u2019s mani trend expert and VP of content and creative<\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-2 leading-relaxed\">Amy Ling Lin is the CEO and founder of Sundays<\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-2 leading-relaxed\">Elizabeth Garcia is a celebrity nail artist<\/li>\n<li class=\"pl-2 leading-relaxed\">Annabelle Taurua is a beauty expert at Fresha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-jammy-nails\" class=\"font-canela mb-4 mt-8 text-2xl font-light leading-tight text-black md:text-3xl\">What are jammy nails?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">\u201cAutumn 2026 seems to be all about putting a fresh spin on the classic seasonal shades. Rich berry shades, chocolate browns and orange tones are being revamped with jammy, syrupy, jelly-like finishes,\u201d says Fresha beauty expert Annabelle Taurua. \u201cWe\u2019ve been giving traditional seasonal colors an almost edible twist for some time now, but applying it to autumnal shades makes them feel even more delicious, letting people truly embrace the cozy color palette.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec fell in love with the look during a trip to Seoul, drawn to its \u201crich, sheer jelly colors that offer a more subdued yet colorful look.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">\u201cEffects manis (especially jelly\/semi-sheer looks) are still going strong, and jammy nails are a sophisticated, richer, deeper take on this trend. The semi-sheer wash of color keeps the look fresh,\u201d says Olive and June&#8217;s mani trend expert and VP of content and creative Olivia Van Iderstine. \u201cThis trend also matches the pretty stains we\u2019re seeing in color cosmetics for lips and cheeks\u2014so gorgeous and tonal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Sundays CEO and founder Amy Ling Lin says jammy nails \u201care a really creative way to combine the translucent allure of jelly nails with darker, moody shades for a sophisticated but still playful look.\u201d She adds, \u201cThe blend of jelly&#8217;s lightness with the depth of darker shades allows for endless creativity and is perfect for those who love to experiment with their nail art. It&#8217;s inspiring to see how people continuously come up with fresh ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-the-jammy-nails-look\" class=\"font-canela mb-4 mt-8 text-2xl font-light leading-tight text-black md:text-3xl\">How to get the jammy nails look<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Celebrity nail artist Elizabeth Garcia notes that jammy nails are \u201ca magnificent transition for fall,\u201d especially when paired with foils or gems in different colors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">To customize your shade, try layering polishes. \u201cLayer a combo to create your own custom mixed berry flavor,\u201d says Van Iderstine. \u201cThe key is to paint thin coats to achieve that sheer, jammy effect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Ahead, we rounded up 11 polish picks to help you get the look.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"manicure-colors-for-jammy-nails\" class=\"font-canela mb-4 mt-8 text-2xl font-light leading-tight text-black md:text-3xl\">Manicure colors for jammy nails<\/h2>\n<div class=\"slideshow-section\">\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">1<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Essie\u2019s glass nails line has a handful of shades that would make for an on-trend jammy manicure, but Half Full might be our favorite. The translucent purple with red undertones makes for a gorgeous grape jam finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/b5ffb485400cbfa8f4858703f632c3f157df49f9-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Essie Half Full\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">2<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Juicy and sophisticated, this merlot berry jelly polish has a playful, translucent finish making it a solid option to achieve jammy nails. With high shine and a timeless color, you can\u2019t go wrong with this one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/5e70e0f6464fbb9f34d7221efaca3ae84101df3a-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Gelcare Merlot\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">3<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Kandalec recommends this ocean blue sheer polish with a jelly finish for a brighter take on blueberry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/696e349497d7d3b29d53a538853b1c1f7fcffd04-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Lights Lacquer Balou ($11)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">4<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Garcia gives a shout-out to this sheer fuchsia jelly, which builds to a deeper berry tone with each coat for a raspberry-plum jammy twist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/5376e1897ee970910498b285ce7e60d3d0b51aa0-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Ella + Mila Suga Suga ($11)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">5<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Essie\u2019s glass nails line strikes again, this time with a blueberry jam color. The translucent blue with gray undertones is a playful way to approach jammy nails this season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/35efe87b5ed4d2b718725c51526caa451f284a5c-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Essie Blue Light\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">6<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Van Iderstine thinks this crimson jelly sheer shade would be the perfect way to replicate blackberry jam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/62a07147e76f1af29e45f069efcd76d3a59bc4ae-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Olive and June Luxe Loafer ($9)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">7<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">If citrus jams are more your jam than the berry varieties, try this sheer bright orange for more of a marmalade meets peach vibe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/55362e70834570a1fa5b2de20a1449fb75a7ce57-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Ella + Mila Spread the Love ($11)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">8<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">If you\u2019re looking for a more pink-leaning raspberry jam shade, this hibiscus hue is a fun pop of color.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/4fdf402d270adcaef8e96fdd03f2f5ce3b2c1dce-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Olive and June Hibuscus ($9)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">9<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">\u201cBecause this trend is inspired by jam-like colors, I love our No.17 shade for strawberry-like nails,\u201d says Ling Lin. It&#8217;s perfect for recreating the magic of a fresh bright red strawberry jam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/cbdf0f91e1b62be9311d29dd5f933918e653aebd-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Sundays No. 17 ($18)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">10<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Berry jams are getting all the love, so we\u2019ll shout out the apricot variety. You can mirror your favorite apricot jam with this deep orange shade with a jelly finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/64b3276e662a7aa50b3d63388b57a09a314d9ee5-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Essie Apricot Jelly ($13)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\" style=\"margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p><span style=\"position:relative;right:-2px;top:-5px\">11<\/span> <!-- -->\/<!-- --> <span style=\"position:relative;bottom:-5px;left:-2px\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"slide__content-container\">\n<div class=\"slide__content\" style=\"color:#585c66;margin-bottom:30px\">\n<div class=\"slide-text\">\n<div class=\"slide-content-body\">\n<p class=\"text-md mb-6 leading-relaxed text-gray-500\">Ling Lin recommends this shade for a gorgeous grape jam-inspired nail. The photo she shared is almost giving a PB&amp;J color aesthetic, which we love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide__image22\" style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.sanity.io\/images\/0vv8moc6\/newbeauty\/08fe73bdc175b3f3800f793d573f72a4ec4026f8-1000x1000.jpg?w=750&amp;q=70&amp;fit=clip&amp;auto=format\" alt=\"Sundays No. 19 ($18)\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\"display:inline-block;max-width:100%;width:auto;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in 2024, we predicted that the jelly nails trend w [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3426,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3425"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nichebeaty.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}