"While I thought I’d hold onto my chrome nails until my last dying breath, a new nail trend has been flooding my social media feeds with the potential to replace them. Say hello to 2025’s hottest manicure: glass nails.
With the help of a magnetic gel polish, glass nails take high-shine up a notch for a manicure that can be statement-making season after season. Glass nails begin with a base color, which is followed by a layer of magnetic polish. When the nails are still wet, a wand is held above to pull the particles to one side for an ultra-high-shine result. If you’re familiar with the cat-eye nail trend, glass nails are similar, but the shape of the magnet (a wand rather than a U-shape) creates an effect that’s more akin to the shine of a shard of glass.
Ready to take your 2025 manicures to the next level? Bring these glass nail inspiration pics straight to the salon.
What Are Glass Nails?
Glass nails are a high-shine manicure that’s achieved with the help of magnetic particles. The process begins with a base coat, which is then layered with a magnetic polish. The particles in the magnetic polish are then pushed to the side with the help of a magnetic wand to give a glass-like effect.
Glass Nail Manicures to Try
1. Pink Shimmer
2. Aqua
3. Pink & Green
4. Red
5. Taupe Shimmer
6. Brown
7. Tinted Grey
8. Taupe Bows
9. Natural Glass
10. Burgundy
Jenna Piotrowicz, Editorial Assistant
Jenna began working as an Editorial Assistant for The Everygirl in 2024. With her eye for detail, she assists the team with content creation, sourcing products and images, and works behind the scenes to support The Everygirl in uploading and updating content.