From thick French tips (recently donned by Kylie Jenner) to hits of metallic à la Pamela Anderson, Mariah Carey, and more, ’90s nails are making a comeback for fall 2026. The trends worn by the Spice Girls (all five, of course), Whitney Houston, Jennifer Aniston, Claudia Schiffer, Britney Spears, Madonna, and more were bold and unapologetic—truly the antithesis to today’s soap nails and clean-girl manicures. For all of us hankering after a more expressive, carefree time, here are the nine ’90s nail designs made modern for autumn 2025.
Vampy Red
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 20: Madonna performs at The BRIT Awards at Alexandra Palace on February 20, 1995 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)Dave Benett/Getty Images
The Deep ’90s French
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