The 2025 nail trends we wanted to try

Can you imagine life without a manicure?

Once, choosing a look felt simple: keep it short, perhaps add a little baby pink. Now, with Pinterest mood boards and TikTok nail inspiration everywhere, a manicure is a way to express your style and mood. The only catch is finding the time, or inclination, to spend hours in a salon.

Enter Chixxie,

the Bulgarian brand making an at-home manicure an easier affair. With more than 50 press-on designs at the time of our 2025 edit, it offered plenty of ways to change your look to suit an outfit, a season or a mood. These were the trends on our list, with Chixxie sets to recreate them.

Subtle metallic accents

Metallics had been around for a while, but our 2025 pick was a finer touch rather than an all-over finish. A French manicure is always a good starting point: swap the classic white tip for silver or gold, or add a small dot or star. Delicate, but distinctive. Try the idea at home with almond-shaped Silver Lining Chixxie press-ons.

Soap nails

If you spend much time on Instagram, you will probably have seen the enthusiasm for this polished, understated manicure. So what are soap nails?

Imagine the cleanest possible finish, almost as though you are wearing no polish.

Short, neatly shaped nails in beige, milky white or pale pink, with a glossy finish. Ideal for anyone drawn to minimal design, they bring a quiet elegance to a look. Square-shaped Milkey Way Chixxie press-ons offer one way to try it.

Shades of blue

Blue was another colour running through our 2025 inspiration boards: baby blue and sky blue for warmer months, giving way to

deeper blues as the first chill arrived.

Choose whatever shape feels right for your nails and style. Blue may be less obvious than a nude or red, but it brings a fresh, charming touch. Oval-shaped Blue Bliss Chixxie press-ons are a place to start.

Three-dimensional details

Alongside the pared-back looks, there was room for vivid, adventurous design. Think 3D effects that seem to dance across the tips of your nails in unusual shapes. Experiment with details and patterns, or try almond-shaped Chic & Unique Chixxie press-ons for a ready-made version.

Pastel manicures

Pastels are a natural choice

for spring and summer, and featured prominently in our 2025 edit. Soft lavender, mint, peach and baby pink bring a playful feel. They also work beautifully with French tips or floral details. Square-shaped Pastel Rainbow Chixxie press-ons make the look straightforward to recreate.

Ready for a change?

Explore the styles at chixxie.bg and make your manicure part of the outfit. Quick, easy and decidedly chic.

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