A new year approaches, and with that the opportunity for a fresh start. It's a chance to shed the old and welcome the new, to rediscover what makes *you* feel beautiful and let your confidence shine. Maybe even manifest some success, money, love and good vibes in general, while you’re at it. And why not use a stunning new year nail design to kick off this epic transformation?
After all, your nails are an extension of your personal style, a canvas for self-expression. Whether you prefer to keep things classy and simple, or wanna go bold and colorful, having some new nails for the new year is the perfect way to start slaying your 2025 goals while looking and feeling your best.
We’ve got some ideas to get you started…
January Nails 2025
Micro Nail Art
A miniature heart for love, a tiny star for “main character energy,” an itty-bitty dollar sign for money…the possibilities are endless! This trend is perfect for those looking to welcome big changes in small, subtle ways.
Achieve the look with our new-and-improved Aprés Art Brush Set
Subtle Sparkle
Not just for the festive season, subtly sparkly nails are a fabulous way to elevate minimalist nail designs all year round. The same way champagne tastes good no matter when you drink it.
Achieve the look with Aprés Heavenly Topcoat
Aura Nails
Whatever energy you want to bring into 2025, an eye catching, ethereal aura manicure is the way to do it. Plus, while it may look complicated at first glance, it’s actually super easy to create, making it a popular favorite amongst beginners and nail pros alike.
Achieve the look with the Aprés Aer Gel Machine
Golden Hour Nails
Because nothing says bold and understated quite like a French-inspired manicure with gold dipped tips. For those whose main theme for 2025 is “ABUNDANCE” in all caps.
Achieve the look with Aprés Sculpted Almond Medium Gel-X Tips, Light & Shadow Sheer Gel Couleur: Unspoken Feel - 605, Gel Couleur: Summer Aurora - G12
January Nail Colors
Seasonal shades for those that prefer to ring in the New Year with simple, yet chic one-color manicures.
Mocha Mousse
If “quiet luxury” had one signature color, it would be Pantone’s 2025 color of the year: Mocha Mousse. So of course, this cozy shade with major coffeehouse vibes is a manicure must-have.
And the great thing is, this is an amazing shade that compliments most skin tones in a casually elegant way, and is easy to zhuzh up with accents like crystals and gems if you need a little more bling. It certainly worked for Kerry Washington at the Met Gala in 2024.
Achieve the look with Après Gel Couleur: Toasted - 303
But really, any earthy brown tone can help ground you and evoke a similar sense of tranquility and balance. Also check out Olive Tapenade - 312, Mother Earth - 300, and Deja Brew - 311
Milky White
Not only is a lovely winter white perfect for the season, it also helps represent the clean slate of the new year. Plus, nothing says chic and powerful like a going monochrome. Just ask Kris Jenner alá her 2024 Met Gala look.
Here’s to a fresh start in the chicest way possible.
Achieve the look with Après Gel Couleur: Cottagecore - 321, Baby's Breath - N01, or Winter Aurora - G11
Lucky Red
Though wine and cherry hues have been trending all year, there’s just something timeless about a classic bold red. Plus it’s seen as a very lucky color for New Years in Chinese culture, as it symbolizes vitality, good fortune, and prosperity. During a Lunar New Year celebration, otherwise known as a Spring Festival, you’ll likely see little red envelopes called ‘hong bao’ being handed out, which are filled with money to wish you good luck and good fortune for the year ahead. In lieu of red envelopes, we think red nails will do the trick.
Achieve the look with Après Gel Couleur Lucky Envelope - 256
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Here’s to a new year, new nails, and a new you. Not that the “old” you is any less fabulous. 💅
