According to Nail Experts (and Kylie Jenner), This Will Be Fall’s Most Fashion-Forward Manicure

Maybe I’m wistful for the fake fall us New Yorkers experienced last week (such a tease, that chill!), but I cannot stop thinking about fall beauty trends—especially nails. The autumn energy is rife with new possibilities, paving the way for a reset in which bright, poolside hues make way for moodier tones and shades reminiscent of the blushing leaves. Switching up your nail look is arguably the easiest way to take part in buzzy beauty trends (it’s way more low-lift compared to, say, a haircut or color), so I’ve kept my ear to the ground to monitor any upcoming buzz on the New York event scene.

It turns out I had not one, not two, but three instances in which textured, 3D manicures popped up in conversation, so I suspect the look is on its way to becoming a big fall trend. Ahead, discover how nail experts and celebrities have embraced this soon-to-be viral mani—and watch this space!

It all started with a conversation I had with Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton. The founder and CEO of Chillhouse and I were chatting about her newly-launched Chill Stix (the chicest nail decals, BTW), when I asked her about what trends she expects will explode in popularity this fall. “I think we’re going to start seeing a lot of 3D effects,” she tells me. “Creating new textures, layers, and all that fun stuff, for sure, but with a scaled-back color approach.”