Nails are facing a real winter reset. After several seasons of chrome overload, 3D embellishments, and long acrylics, manicures are finally getting dialed back. Across the board, celebrity nail artists have seen a return to polish in every sense of the word: shorter shapes, softer tones, and designs that feel refreshingly intentional.

“Nail art isn’t disappearing,” says Sojin Oh, celebrity nail artist and creative director of Kijibae. “It’s just evolving — quieter, more subtle, but still a form of expression.”

Sofi Mazur, a Scottsdale-based nail artist and educator, agrees. “Right now, it’s all about achieving that clean, classy appearance rather than going for extreme lengths.” She notes that softly tapered almonds and squoval shapes are leading the charge with her clients. “It’s less a

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