If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that beauty routines became more intentional. This wasn’t the year of excess or impulse trends. Instead, it was about products that last, colors that feel effortless, and systems that fit real life.
At ABC Nails, that shift showed clearly in what people chose — and what they kept coming back for. As the year wraps up, we’re looking back at the brands that defined 2025 for our community, and ahead to the trends shaping how beauty will look and feel in 2026.
These weren’t one-time bestsellers. They were the brands customers trusted all year long.
CND stayed exactly where it belongs in 2025: at the center of reliable, salon-quality nail routines. With deep professional roots and formulas that consistently perform, it remained a go-to for both nail techs and everyday users.
CND doesn’t chase trends — it gives you a foundation that works with them. Long wear, wearable shades, and systems designed for real life kept it at the top all year.
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If there was one word that defined beauty in 2025, it was efficiency — and APRES understood the assignment.
Loved by professionals and advanced at-home users alike, APRES became synonymous with modern gel extensions that look natural, feel lightweight, and save time. In a year focused on smarter routines, it fit right in.
As nail health and clean beauty became non-negotiable, ZOYA quietly became a staple throughout 2025.
Customers weren’t just shopping for color — they were choosing formulas that felt better long term. ZOYA’s vegan, 10-free approach delivered shades that felt thoughtful, wearable, and aligned with healthier routines.
2025 also marked a clear move toward simplicity. CUSTOMS KITS resonated with customers who wanted curated, intentional setups — not drawers full of products they barely use.
Whether for gifting, getting started, or refining a professional station, these kits reflected a growing preference for edited beauty routines over excess.
The nail trends shaping 2026 aren’t loud or overdone. They’re refined, softer, and rooted in intention — and that’s exactly why they feel exciting.
Insights from Vogue, Allure, ELLE, Marie Claire, and Who What Wear all point in the same direction.
Milky white nails are defining the mood for 2026. Softer than crisp white and more elevated than sheer nude, these shades feel clean, modern, and quietly chic.
They’re minimal without feeling bare, polished without feeling precious — the kind of manicure that works everywhere.
Neutrals aren’t going anywhere, but they’re warming up. Almond, oat, beige, and blush-toned shades are replacing cooler contrasts, creating manicures that feel timeless and effortless.
These are the colors that work with everything — and that’s the point.
Pastels have matured. In 2026, they show up as dusty lavenders, soft sage greens, and powdery blues with muted undertones.
Still expressive, but more considered. Color that adds personality without overpowering the look.
Chrome hasn’t disappeared — it’s evolved. Instead of bold metallics, the focus shifts to glazed layers, pearl finishes, and subtle shine that catches the light without stealing the spotlight.
Think glow, not glare.
Across every forecast, one thing is clear: nail health isn’t a trend anymore — it’s expected.
Strengthening treatments, flexible systems, and clean formulas are shaping how people choose products and build their routines. Beauty in 2026 starts with care.
The Pantone Color of the Year always sets the tone for fashion and beauty. Its influence heading into 2026 reinforces what we’re already seeing: warm, grounded, wearable hues that feel comforting rather than flashy.
In nails, that translates to shades you actually want to live in — not just try once.
2025 wasn’t about doing more — it was about doing better. Smarter routines, better products, and beauty choices that actually fit real life. With brands like CND, APRES, ZOYA, and CUSTOMS KITS, ABC Nails is stepping into 2026 exactly where it should be: confident, curated, and future-ready.
And no, nails aren’t everything we do — but they’ve always been where it started.
Beauty is bigger now. In 2026, ABC Nails is expanding beyond nails into haircare, waxing, and more, bringing the same edit-worthy approach you already know and trust.
New categories. Fresh finds. Same standards.
Stay tuned — the next chapter is just getting good.
