If you're trying to head into 2021 with some more exciting nail designs, but you don't want to go overboard and have to plan out a different design for each nail, might we suggest 2021's hottest trend: the accent nail. This style is done by having all of the rest of your nails a uniform color, and then having one or two nails on each hand go a little crazy with design and or pattern.
The best thing about having an accent nail or two is that it's bold without risking overdoing it. And it's always easier to just change one nail back to a uniform color than to try and paint all of them. Pretty much a good situation all around. But which ones are the trendiest accent nails to rock in 2021?
First, Pick Which Nail
In 2021, the game has changed already. So to try your hand at this trendy style, start by picking which nail (or nails) you want to accent. You might be under the impression that it's traditional to pick either your middle or ring finger to carry the weight of this honor, but your thumbs have a lot of nail space to play with, so don't take them out of the running. While we're at it, you can pick multiple nails on each hand if you want.
Now that you've decided which nails you want to stand out, let's talk design.
Gold and Glitter
Let's be honest, were gold and glitter ever not in style? Probably not. But this year in nails is no exception. Picking a glittery or gold (or both) accent nail is a clean, classy way to try out the accent nail trend for the first time. If you're used to getting a more monochromatic set, this can be an easy way to dip your finger in the water (haha) and try out this trend.
A great thing about doing a gold accent is that you have a few options for what that can look like. Do you want your accent nail to be completely gold or a white and gold ombre? Would you rather just do gold tips, or do you want a small gold design on your accent nail?
The same goes for glitter, where there are even more possibilities. What color glitter do you want for your accent nails? Do you want a clear lacquer that goes over another color?
These two can be great options for an easy way to embrace this trend.
Checkered
This is a bold, edgy choice and we're here for it. Pair a checkered nail (or two, or three) with a bright and bold color like yellow or red. Or, if that's a bit much for you, you could also do alternating black and white nails, with the checkered accent nail to pull them together. Whichever style works best for you, this one is sure to be trending in 2021.
Florals
The fun thing about florals is just how many options there are to choose from. From tiny, dainty petals to a single bold flower in the middle of your nail, there's bound to be a floral that's right up your alley.
You can go with a tiny printed floral pattern for one nail that has a bunch of different colors mixed together, then pick one or two of your favorite colors from that for the rest of your hand. Or, choose a bold flower that has altering shades of the same color and paint the rest of your nails the lightest color to make your accent nail really stand out.
Whichever of these accent nail trends you try out, an accent nail is definitely the move for 2021.
