One of the most popular nail trends of 2024 was the collective embrace of natural-looking nails, a movement many of us dubbed “quiet luxury.” Fast-forward to 2025, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. Leading the charge is none other than Zoë Kravitz and her manicurist, Betina R. Goldstein.
Goldstein recently took to Instagram to share a photo of Kravitz’s latest manicure: a glossy French tip with a natural oval shape and understated length. “The ‘No Makeup’ Makeup of Nails,” Goldstein captioned the post. “The idea is to enhance the beauty of the natural nail, making it look as if it’s just a clear coat.”
“Loveee!” one person commented on Goldstein’s post, perfectly echoing what we at NewBeauty were thinking, and adding, “Like ‘no makeup’ makeup, but ‘no polish’ polish!” It’s exactly that—the French manicure enthusiast’s take on the quiet luxury trend. See it for yourself, courtesy of the manicurist, below.
As a reminder for those feeling inspired to embrace the natural vibe, other interpretations of the “quiet luxury” nail trend include Rihanna’s “clean nail” look from this past summer and the ever-popular “lip gloss nails.” Both styles rely on understated, barely-there polishes to create a manicure that feels effortlessly natural yet chic and, for lack of a better word, perfectly manicured.
