With jelly manicures being the biggest nail trend right now, we’re predicting jammy nails are next. Think jars of your favorite fresh Bonne Mamman or Sqirl jam—more saturated than jelly nails but still with a hint of globby opacity.
Featured experts
- Julie Kandalec is a celebrity nail artist
- Olivia Van Iderstine is Olive & June's mani trend expert and VP of content and creative
- Amy Ling Lin is the CEO and founder of Sundays
- Elizabeth Garcia is a celebrity nail artist
Celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec tells us she recently returned from a trip to Seoul, South Korea, and their summer nail trends are “all about vibrant colors, unique textures, and striking designs like jammy nails." Kandalec says she fell in love with jammy nails, “which feature rich, sheer jelly colors that offer a more subdued yet colorful look.”
It’s not new to see beauty trends echoing food, notes Olive & June's mani trend expert and VP of content and creative Olivia Van Iderstine, and “summer is for fresh fruits from the farm stand with a mani to match,” making jammy nails a perfect seasonal pick.
“Effects manis (especially jelly/semi-sheer looks) are still going strong, and jammy nails are a sophisticated, richer/deeper take on this trend. The semi-sheer wash of color keeps the look fresh and easy for summer,” says Van Iderstine. “This trend also matches the pretty stains we’re seeing in color cosmetics for lips and cheeks—so gorgeous and tonal.”
CEO and founder of Sundays Amy Ling Lin says jammy nails “are a really creative way to combine the translucent allure of jelly nails with darker, moody shades for a sophisticated but still playful look.” She adds, “the blend of jelly's lightness with the depth of darker shades allows for endless creativity and is perfect for those who love to experiment with their nail art. It's inspiring to see how people continuously come up with fresh ideas.”
While we’re not quite there yet, celebrity nail artist Elizabeth Garcia notes that jammy nails could “be a magnificent transition for fall” especially when paired with different colored foils or gems, so we see this trend sticking around for the long haul.
We rounded up a few top picks to achieve the jammy nails look. Pro tip: “Layer a combo to create your own custom mixed berry flavor,” suggests Van Iderstine. “The key is to paint thin coats to achieve that sheer, jammy effect.”
Manicure colors for jammy nails
