Inspiration & Trends

Chinese New Year Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

Embrace Chinese New Year with stunning nail art! From rich red and gold sets to symbolic koi fish and serpent designs, celebrate the season in style. Let HONA guide you through the top trends to ma...

January 2026 Inspiration & Trends

January is all about fresh, natural nails. From milky builder gels inspired by Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year Cloud Dancer to classic French, blonde tortie, soft chrome and subtle nail art, this...

Nail Tech Spotlight Ruby Davies

Ruby @rrdnailz is turning busy-season chaos into quiet-month strategy. From “data collection mode” in the salon to soft-influencing chrome moments online, her approach to content, creativity and Ja...

2026 Nail Art Trend Predictions

2026 nail art trends are all about contrast, texture and personal expression. From Moody Lux tones and cat eye finishes to soft French tips, spotty nails and Cloud Dancer–inspired milky builders, t...

Pantone Colour Of The Year 2026

Pantone Colour of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, is the soft white nail trend to watch. In this guide, we share Cloud Dancer nail inspiration, clean girl and milky manicure ideas, plu...

December 2025 Inspiration & Trends

December is officially here, and with it comes sparkling reds, chic winter blues, festive textures, and all the Christmas nail inspiration your clients could ever want. From reflective French tips ...

Christmas 2025 Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

From glittering French tips to cute character art, Christmas nails are officially back and this year’s trends are better than ever. Whether you love bold festive colour or prefer something soft and...

Nail Tech Spotlight Emma Louise

This month’s Nail Tech Spotlight celebrates Emma, a HONA tech who’s built her career around care, community, and safer nail systems. Inspired by HONA’s HEMA-free formulations, Emma has found her pa...

November 2025 Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

November brings a shift in nail trends, blending autumn warmth with festive sparkle. From milky white builder gels to soft glitters and rich seasonal tones, this month’s looks are all about effortl...

Nail Tech Spotlight Mika John

This month’s Nail Tech Spotlight celebrates Mika John (@nailsbymikaj), a bold Y2K inspired creator whose passion for colour, inclusivity and community has made her a standout in the HONA family. Fr...