One of my favorite things about fall manicure trends is that they allow me to bring out all of my fave moody, deep nail polish colors—shades like OPI’s Lincoln Park After Dark and DND’s Cherry Mocha are some of my go-tos—but after so many years of those black cherry and deep purple shades, it was only a matter of time before I started craving something just a little different and needed to switch things up. Like summer’s popular jelly nails, jammy nails have that juicy, glossy, slightly sheer finish, but what sets them apart is their darker shades—think vibrant plum, raspberry red, deep blackberry. All equally delish jam flavors and nail polish colors, it turns out!
Whether you’re looking to switch up your usual fall mani or just aren’t quite ready to part ways with jelly nails, consider jammy nails your next manicure obsession. Ahead, nail experts explain everything to know and how to get the look. Oh, and keep scrolling for some inspo pics to take to your next appointment.
So, if you were to hold up a jar of raspberry or blackberry jam up to the light, you’d see rich, saturated color with a slightly translucent, glowing quality to it. That’s essentially the idea behind jammy nails. The trend combines fall-friendly fruit-inspired colors with sheer, jelly finishes to create a manicure that looks glossy and dimensional... and maybe even just a little bit edible.
There’s no one-size-fits-all version when it comes to jammy nails. Raspberry and strawberry shades give you a slightly brighter take while still very much living in the fall realm, while blackberry, cherry, and plum lean into the moodier side of things. Basically, if your manicure looks like it belongs on a piece of toast, you're probably doing something right.
Jammy nails are popular this fall for a few different reasons. Firstly, they’re a natural extension of jelly nails. It’s pretty refreshing to know that I’m not completely abandoning the glossy, sheer finishes we spent all summer perfecting, but instead turning them into a more autumnal version.
Secondly, they’re so, so easy. It elevates your look and adds some personality without nail art or anything like that, keeping things simple. This also makes ‘em pretty low-maintenance if you aren’t the most consistent with your manis: “The sheer finish also makes the color feel a little softer and less high-maintenance than a full opaque manicure,” Martin adds.
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