Dua Lipa began the trend, but now stylish individuals everywhere are embracing these halo manicures.

      In the celebrity world, several well-known figures are at the forefront of shaping and endorsing some of the hottest nail trends. Leading the pack is Hailey Bieber, along with her nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, credited for a multitude of nail trends including the glazed manicure and fun polka-dot designs. Similarly, Selena Gomez and her nail artist, Tom Bachik, have ignited our passion for butter yellow nails and consistently unveil styles that have everyone eager to visit the nail salon the moment we see them.

      Following closely is Dua Lipa, who has recently taken to social media to showcase numerous amazing nail designs that have left me scrambling to add them to my inspiration board. From her summer floral manicure to her autumnal tortoiseshell set, and most recently, a nail design that has become a viral sensation—the red halo manicure.

      Since the Who What Wear team spotted the singer flaunting her red and white variant of this graphic style earlier this month, it has appeared all over my TikTok and Instagram feeds. Whether it's a case of us following Dua's lead or simply her celebrity influence highlighting an already emerging trend, either argument has merit; however, one thing is certain: halo nails have swiftly become the trendy winter manicure choice.

      So, what is a halo manicure exactly? It’s a nail art style that’s quite simple to replicate. Just pick your favorite nail polish or design, and after applying it, add a ring, or “halo” as we've creatively called it, of a contrasting color along the edges. The look seems understated from a distance but is striking up close, and it has rapidly become one of my favorite nail art trends for 2025.

      To check out Dua’s halo manicure and my other preferred halo nail designs, keep scrolling, but be warned: once you see them, you'll start noticing these artistic nails everywhere!

      **Best Halo Nail Inspiration**

      1. **Do It Like Dua**

      Start with the trend’s blueprint: Dua Lipa’s red and white halo nails.

      2. **Golden Halos**

      This design features a metallic trim that resembles molten metal.

      3. **Nearly Nude**

      For something subtler, consider metallic halos combined with a nude base coat.

      4. **Sugar and Spice**

      Cinnamon sugar nails paired with silver halos? What a combination!

      5. **Celeb-Approved Red**

      Dua isn’t the only star enamored with the halo manicure; Blackpink’s Jennie adores them as well.

      6. **Fade Away**

      Notice how the shades in this set blend together for a softer appearance.

      7. **Go Bright**

      This vibrant rainbow set offers a delightful mood lift on dreary days.

      8. **So Sweet**

      Reserve this sorbet-inspired halo manicure for summertime, or swap out the colors for winter’s trending nail shades to sport now.

      9. **High Shine**

      Another metallic design, this one showcases a luxurious cat-eye base coat.

      **Top Halo Nail Products**

      This bold red hue is perfect for replicating Dua’s striking halo manicure.

      - **Kiko**: Power Pro Nail Lacquer 02

      Kiko's white polish comes with an ultra-thin brush for precise application.

      - **CHANEL**: Le Vernis in Phenix

      This glittery polish is ideal for crafting metallic halos.

      - **Mylee**: Artiste Nail Brush Kit

      The ideal brush set for creating halos in varying sizes.

      - **OPI**: Mirror Shine Top Coat