This week was a big one for me and my manicure . After eight months of my usual pale pink, I made the jump and chose a deep, plum nail polish . November is the turning point for nail trends; cold weather is officially here, and vibes are getting cozier, moodier, and if my Instagram Feed is any indication, much funkier.

The most popular looks of the moment are noticeably darker, come with unexpected textural touches, and are leaning into sparkly finishes like chrome , gold foils, and cat-eye glazes . “I’m loving deep, moody nail colors this month, from translucent plum to rich blackberry red and unexpected metallics,” nail artist Jin Soon Choi tells me. “I’m seeing dark shades across fashion, but it’s the different finishes we’re using on our manicures that make them feel fresh and modern.”

There’s no rulebook for manicures, so treat this trend roundup as a starting point. You can mix and match trends from this list, apply the finishes to a wide range of colors, or just see where inspiration strikes.…