{"id":4259,"date":"2026-01-06T15:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/?p=4259"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:00:52","slug":"blue-suede-is-the-nail-color-combo-everyone-wants-this-year-say-manicurists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/blue-suede-is-the-nail-color-combo-everyone-wants-this-year-say-manicurists\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Suede Is The Nail Color Combo Everyone Wants This Year, Say Manicurists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of my favorite things about this job is getting to hunt for\u00a0manicure inspiration<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0call\u00a0it work. In the past few weeks,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0spotted (and promptly booked)\u00a0cat-eye polka-dot nails<\/a>,\u00a0not to mention\u00a0argyle sweater nails<\/a>, and even\u00a0deer-print nails<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 a cute winter\u00a0alternative\u00a0to tortoiseshell. But as\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been tracking the coolest trends, one\u00a0color combination keeps coming up. Enter:\u00a0blue and brown.\u00a0Actually,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0calling it\u00a0blue\u00a0suede.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I know what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0thinking:\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not the most obvious\u00a0color pairing, and on paper, it\u00a0shouldn\u2019t\u00a0work. But judging by Instagram\u2019s nail artists, the duo is surprisingly dynamic,\u00a0and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0quickly becoming one of their most requested designs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by MANCHESTER BIAB & NAIL ART SPECIALIST \ud83e\udd0d ZOE GRIFFITHS (@griffsgelstudio)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

BIAB<\/a>\u00a0and nail art specialist\u00a0Zoe Griffiths<\/a>\u00a0says\u00a0that blue and brown is\u00a0her clients\u2019\u00a0favorite color combination\u00a0at the minute,\u00a0and\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a simple\u00a0reason\u00a0why\u00a0the two\u00a0hues go together\u00a0so perfectly:\u00a0\u201cBlue and brown is\u00a0nature\u2019s\u00a0color palette,\u201d says\u00a0Griffiths\u00a0\u2014 think of it like the earth meeting the sky.\u00a0Griffiths adds,\u00a0\u201cTogether, they\u2019re\u00a0warm and cool at the same time,\u00a0so\u00a0this combination suits\u00a0everyone.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by N O I R B E A U T Y (@noir.beauty____)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In the same way that the\u00a0argyle pattern<\/a>\u00a0has transcended fashion and made its way onto our nails, Griffiths thinks that our obsession with\u00a0these shades\u00a0comes from a small tweak we\u2019re making to our\u00a0closets: \u201cI\u00a0think recently\u00a0a lot of people have been replacing black with chocolate brown as a softer wardrobe staple,\u201d she says, adding, \u201cBrown and blue as a nail combo will be trending as\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a fun way to wear\u00a0color, but\u00a0it\u00a0still somehow feels like\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0wearing neutrals as they\u00a0match so easily to\u00a0the clothes that most of us\u00a0already have in\u00a0our\u00a0wardrobes.\u201d\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0further proof that blue denim really does go with everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by HEATHER ERRINGTON (@nailsbyheather.errington)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If you want to switch things up, some manicurists are replacing brown tones with rich burgundy, and while\u00a0seeming like an unusual match, the various creations posted to Instagram prove otherwise. We especially love this blue and\u00a0burgundy combination\u00a0by\u00a0nail salon Faness<\/a>, which marries a wine-colored base\u00a0and\u00a0sky blue\u00a0daubs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Faness (@fanessdetroit)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0doing your nails at home,\u00a0Essie\u2019s\u00a0Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss Nail Polish in Sky Jelly<\/a>\u00a0is a soft baby blue hue that suits all skin tones. Layer it with\u00a0a rich chestnut shade like\u00a0Manucurist Green Nail Polish in Mocha<\/a>, or\u00a0OPI Nail Lacquer in You Don\u2019t Know Jacques!<\/a>\u00a0if you prefer something lighter.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

For intricate nail designs involving gel,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0best head to a qualified nail artist. Ahead, find all the inspiration you need\u00a0to wear the coolest\u00a0color combination of the season.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blue Coffee Plaid<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by kiri. wnia-\u30cb\u30a2- (@kiri_wnia)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Plaid print nails\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0going anywhere, but the 2026 upgrade is keeping things monochrome. Nail artist\u00a0kiri. wnia<\/a>\u00a0has taken inspiration from Pantone\u2019s Chicory Coffee (a\u00a0smoky brown) and Blue Bell (a powdery pastel blue)\u00a0and delicately layered them to create this\u00a0blue\u00a0and brown set that appears\u00a0almost jelly-like.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by HEATHER ERRINGTON (@nailsbyheather.errington)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Manicurist\u00a0Heather Errington<\/a>\u00a0called this\u00a0color combo last summer, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0just as popular this winter. Her design starts with a rich chocolate base, topped with hand-painted baby blue hearts that accentuate the nail tips.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Geometric Shapes<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by Brittney Ellen (@brushedbyb_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Brittney Ellen<\/a> is the genius behind this dark chocolate and bright blue geometric manicure. We love how the negative space between the blue shapes\u00a0allows\u00a0the rich base to peek through.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by NAILZ (@nailz.mty)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nail artist @nailz.mty<\/a>\u00a0has topped this deep espresso shade with\u00a0light blue to create an\u00a0ombr\u00e8\u00a0French tip effect. We love the neat\u00a0squoval\u00a0shape\u00a0of\u00a0these natural nails,\u00a0but this would look equally chic on longer almond nails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blue Horizon<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by HEATHER ERRINGTON (@nailsbyheather.errington)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Another winner from\u00a0Heather Errington<\/a>, this set champions a caramelized brown shade, but\u00a0we\u00a0also\u00a0adore\u00a0the delicate sliver\u00a0of blue\u00a0over the center of the nail, which\u00a0looks like\u00a0a sky on the horizon.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Monochrome Polka Dots<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by Suelen Bagley | Nail Tech\ud83e\udd8b (@nailsbysue__)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Nail tech\u00a0Suelen\u00a0Bagley shows that this\u00a0color combo can be fun with a mix of French tips,\u00a0polka dots, and\u00a0dot-adorned stars\u00a0on a block\u00a0color and neutral base. The stiletto shape is the cherry on top.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Studded Aura<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by San Sung Kim | \u1100\u1175\u11b7\u1109\u1161\u11ab\u1109\u1165\u11bc (@sansungnails)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

On the topic of aura nails,\u00a0San Sung Kim<\/a>\u00a0flipped the shades, layering a powder blue base under a veil of brown polish, accented with studs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Inverted Florals<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by Megan \u2b51 Free Hand Natural Nail Artist \u2b51 North East (@shybairnstudios)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Freehand natural\u00a0nail artist Megan<\/a>\u00a0dreamed up these baby blue and chocolate chubby flowers, inverting the\u00a0colors on each hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blueberry Jelly<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by Sierra \u2013 Nail Polish | Nail Art (@thatglosssauce)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

There\u2019s\u00a0something deliciously dessert-like about these nails by Sierra. Using\u00a0Butter London Patent Shine Nail Lacquer in\u00a0Afters<\/a>, she painted chocolate brown swirls over a blueberry jelly base (Dimension Nails Blueberry Flax Milk) to create this playful look.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A post shared by \ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc32 \ud800\udc82\u2026 (@_nailbymary)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If coffee tones\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0your thing, opt for something warmer and richer, like this brooding oxblood.\u00a0Nail artist Mary<\/a>\u00a0created a blown-out aura effect, adding studs to some nails and chrome marbling to others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Blue Tortie Tips<\/h2>\n
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A post shared by Nikki\u2019s Nails (@nails.by.nikk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

At first glance, these nails created by Nikki<\/a> seem simple, but the French tips are decked out in tortoiseshell print. The blue swipe cupping each tip adds the perfect finishing touch. We also love her blue and brown snake print tips<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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A post shared by Nikki\u2019s Nails (@nails.by.nikk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polka-Dot Nails Are 2026’s Sweetest Micro Trend<\/a><\/p>\n

10 OPI Nail Polish Colors Trending In 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Cat-Eye & Glass: 15 Unique Nail Trends For 2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of my favorite things about this job is getting to hunt for\u00a0manicure inspiration\u00a0and\u00a0call\u00a0it work. In the past few weeks,\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0spotted (and promptly booked)\u00a0cat-eye polka-dot nails,\u00a0not to mention\u00a0argyle sweater nails, and even\u00a0deer-print nails\u00a0\u2014 a cute winter\u00a0alternative\u00a0to tortoiseshell. But as\u00a0I\u2019ve\u00a0been tracking the coolest trends, one\u00a0color combination keeps coming up. Enter:\u00a0blue and brown.\u00a0Actually,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0calling it\u00a0blue\u00a0suede.\u00a0 I know what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0thinking:\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not the…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4261,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4259"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4259"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4262,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4259\/revisions\/4262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/baldheadedgirls.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}