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A weekly edit of the nail art, colors and finishes worth booking an appointment for.

Nail Spotlight began with a simple habit. We kept screenshotting manicures we loved, saving shades for sweater season, and texting each other photos before every salon visit. Eventually those saved looks turned into something bigger, a place to gather the best nail inspiration in one beautiful, easy to browse spot.

Today we publish curated roundups every week. Each one is sorted by mood, color and finish so you can skip the endless scrolling and go straight to the look you came for, whether that is an oxblood chrome for fall, a barely there French for your wedding, or a glazed donut set you saw on your feed.

What we cover

From classic reds and soft neutrals to chrome, ombre, minimalist line art and seasonal trends, we focus on looks that are genuinely wearable. Every roundup pairs real photography with the shape, shade and finish details you need to recreate it or take it to your nail tech.

Who we are

Nail Spotlight is led by editor Mia Santos, who curates every roundup and tests trends so you do not have to. We are a small, nail obsessed team that believes a great manicure is one of the easiest ways to feel put together.

How we make money

Some of our posts include affiliate links to the polishes and products we recommend. If you buy something through one of those links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only feature products we would genuinely use, and these commissions help keep Nail Spotlight free to read. You can read more in our Privacy Policy.

Say hello

Have a trend you want us to cover, a correction, or a partnership idea? We would love to hear from you. Visit our Contact page or find us on Instagram and Pinterest.