Say goodbye to the sugary sweet fruit and bubblegum ice cream trends of the summer. With the colder months arriving, we’ve seen a hard pivot towards punky pierced nails.
Not to be confused with nail piercings – delicate jewellery that goes right through the nail and can damage them if not carried out by a professional – pierced nails give the illusion of being pierced without all the hassle. First spotted on Chappell Roan at the Rick Owens show during Paris Fashion Week in March, the singer opted for a pearlescent shimmer on her nails with nipple-like piercings studding each nail.
At the Rick Owens fashion show in Paris on March 6, 2025WWD/Getty Images
At the Rick Owens fashion show in Paris on March 6, 2025WWD/Getty Images
The best part about the pierced nail trend is that it’s very versatile and can be used to punk up any type of manicure. Whether you’re into minimal rosehip oil nails or consider yourself a maximalist manicure lover, add the studs as the final step to take your nails to the next level.
Inspired? We’ve rounded up some of our fave pierced nails below to save before your next nail appointment.
Classic pierced nails
What if a nipple piercing were on your nails instead? Similar to Chappell Roan’s PFW set, this manicure has the answer.
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Nude pierced nails
The closest illusion to the real thing, these nude nails look like they’ve actually come fresh from the piercing shop. Go for one, two, three, four or more studs on each nail and mix up the placement for added effect.
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Cosmic pierced nails
Take your maximal cosmic mani to the next level with some extra nail accessories – a mix of studs and diamonds.
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