Silver jacket – the most spectacular trend of the spring-summer 2026 season

A cool metallic accent is a fresh reinterpretation of a classic design, becoming the main trend in French manicure this season.

How to update a classic French manicure? It's not a problem, but rather a challenge: how to change the approach when even a timeless style is starting to look a little dated. Our answer is to add metal. Just in time for the spring-summer 2026 season, a new version of the French manicure appears: the metallic French manicure – a modern interpretation of a timeless classic.

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How to wear a metallic jacket in the spring-summer 2026 season

The metallic French manicure combines the avant-garde energy of a chrome manicure with the universal appeal of a simple French design. While metallic shades can come in gold or rose gold, this season’s cool-toned silver dominates. Similar to the nude lilac nail trend, the metallic French manicure is based on understated elegance, but with an unexpected twist.

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A classic French manicure usually consists of a peach, pink or neutral base with a creamy white tip. The thickness of the line can vary: in the 1990s, a wide white border on long square nails was popular, while in the 2010s, a thin French manicure was popular. In 2026, we found ourselves somewhere in the middle, and color variations also appeared. Dark shades are popular in winter, pastels in spring. However, this summer, there is only one choice for a classic French manicure: silver.

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“Molten” silver jacket

You can take inspiration from the effect of molten metal and create an asymmetrical, flowing tip. This design adds originality and turns a classic into a modern statement.

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Silver jacket with glitter

You can follow the example of master Betina Goldstein and decorate a metallic jacket with small, light-reflecting crystals, neatly placed along the tip line.

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Metallic jacket with pearl effect

If you're a minimalist but want to try something new, opt for a subtle silver tip on short nails with a clear neutral base. It visually lengthens the nails, makes the fingers look slimmer, and the iridescent silver adds an unexpected accent. Stylish, simple, and perfect for summer.

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