Nail polish colours and styles that are in vogue

As the seasons change, so does our polish. Summer 2026 had its fair share of bright, playful manicures, from ocean-inspired turquoise and cerulean blue to sardine nail art that somehow made tiny fish on your fingertips look chic. But autumn calls for a slightly different mood.As wardrobes move from linen and bright colours to deeper tones and heavier textures, manicures are following suit. Fall 2026 is leaning towards chocolate browns, cherry reds, deep plums, teal, translucent syrup finishes and understated shimmer. Even the more playful summer trends are being given a darker, more sophisticated update.So, before you book your next manicure, here are the summer trends we can retire for now, and the colours and styles to try instead.The spring/summer trends we’re moving on fromTurquoiseTurquoise had a very good summer. The bright blue-green shade appeared everywhere, from clothing and accessories to hair and, naturally, manicures.