These trendy nails for fall and winter 2025 are inspired by the light of an angel. Who is best suited to them, and how do you create ANGEL NAILS?

Burgundy and chocolate can hide - this fall, the heavenly glow reigns supreme on nails, that is... Angel Nails.

Burgundy, chocolate, mocha mousse – autumn has its favorites. But this fall, an unexpected rival to warm hues has emerged in manicures : Angel Nails . Because why sacrifice class when you can elevate it to a heavenly level?

Angel nails, the most fashionable manicure for fall 2025 License: Saley Yanny / Shutterstock

Angel Nails is a manicure that looks as if it's been touched by light . It doesn't blind or compete with jewelry, but rather reflects light in a way that makes hands appear incredibly elegant. It's a nude with a halo effect : soft, slightly milky tones with a subtle layer of chrome dust and a mirror-like top coat . Not as pink as "lip gloss nails," not as metallic as "glazed donut nails" —simply luminous , heavenly.

Although the inspirations are as subtle as the styling itself, the genesis of the trend is quite specific: it all started with Selena Gomez's wedding manicure , created by her longtime manicurist Tom Bachik .

He dubbed this look the " angel mani ," and the internet instantly went wild. All it took was one photo with the caption " angel worthy wedding mani " for makeup artists and nail technicians to start recreating the effect in salons around the world.

Since then, Angel Nails have become synonymous with ethereal elegance and the perfect balance between classic and modern.

In short: everything. It's one of those rare trends that doesn't exclude anyone. Angel nails look good on short, natural nails, on subtle almond nails , and even with extensions. They look great both in a minimalist version and as a backdrop for delicate decorations—like pearls , crystals , or thin French tips .

Angel French Nails License: Elijah Pilchard / Unsplash

Their strength lies in their versatility. Angel Nails complement any outfit: from a cashmere sweater to a leather biker jacket to a silk evening gown.