As a summer baby, I'm partial to the too-hot heat, the barely-there bikinis, and the overall bright and vibrant vibes that the June, July, and August months bring. Over the years, especially working in media and having to be up-to-date on different trends, the fall has held a special place in my heart and my Pinterest mood boards. Beyond the drop in temperature, the effortlessly chic OOTDs, and pumpkin spice-everything, I love a good fall trend list.
While "summertime fine" is most definitely a thing, nothing compares to a good fall trend. In the fall, our go-to manis will be more chic and calm, more mindful and demure. To discuss this and the other fall trends we can hope to see, we spoke with experts Imani J. Myers, celebrity nail artist and founder of Imanicurist, as well as Session Manicurist Joelle Rodriguez. Below they give us all the need-to-know deets about her top fall nail trend predictions. Keep reading for more.
Color Me Baddie
Keeping in line with her belief that fall will mean more muted nail colors, Myers predicts that the top nail colors will keep that same energy. Think "a deep wine red, chocolate brown, deep blues and of course the classiest, black," she tells xoNecole. As gravitating towards a more calm aesthetic becomes the vibe, opting for a solid, rich color is another fall 2024 nail trend. For color, Rodriguez is seeing green. "I think green, specifically a natural forest green, is going to have a moment," the manicurist envisions.
Run the Jewels
Just because fall may mean a more calm and muted aesthetic when it comes to our nails doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the bling. "There’s a bunch of holidays, and the last quarter of the year gets busy. I can predict major jewel designs for this holiday season," Myers says. Rodriguez is more than here for the bling. "The layered bling look has been around forever and comes back every winter. Now more than ever, it's more intricate and gorgeous!" she exclaims.
Almond Joy
In terms of the nail shape that will be the trendiest, Myers believes it will be all about the almond shape this fall in a variety of lengths. "I’ve noticed a lot of girls are leaning towards almond-shaped [nails], short to extra long. Such a timeless, dainty shape." Rodriguez sees almond and stiletto shapes as mainstays when it comes to manis but is also feeling square or oval shapes for the girls. "It's something fresh for the season, and she's a classic," Rodriguez emphasizes. "For my long-extension wearers, I think a traditional oval would be a cute shape to play around with."
Back in Matte
For the fall, Myers says matte is in order as a go-to finish for nail looks. "A lot of clients prefer the calmer designs, such as a solid rich color, for the colder months," she shares. "Matte top coat is a customer favorite. The finish is spotless and velvety." Rodriguez shares a similar sentiment, "I think glossy flat colors and metallics will be in, but I wouldn't be mad if matte made a debut. People do tend to skew away from it though because it can appear 'dirty' after some wear."
In Motion, In 3D
As far as emerging nail trends on her radar, Myers has one word: 3D. "Everything 3D," she says. "Products are changing daily, and new things [are being] introduced to make the work even cooler! 3D is taken over in the design portion of getting your nails done." Her personal favorite is the 3D flower nails that have been everywhere. Rodriguez seconds this forecast, adding, "Whether it's a single rhinestone or two, slightly 3D painted art, or extreme 3D with all the bells and whistles, I think the texture and having something to interact with on your nails is a nice way to bring the vibrancy of summer into the cold months." Noted.
Maximalist vs Minimalist
"While the maximalists of the world are leaning more toward colorful and heavily detailed nail art. The minimalists admire natural-looking and impeccably done manicures and extensions," Rodriguez shares. "For the minimal girls, I’m leaning towards a solid color, tortoise, chrome French tip, animal prints, and plaid. For my maximalist girlies, I’m leaning towards a lot of 3D and jewel work using darker/muted tones," says Myers.
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Adrian Marcel On Purpose, Sacrifice, And The 'Signs Of Life'
In this week's episode of xoMAN, host Kiara Walker talked with R&B artist Adrian Marcel, who opened up, full of heart and authenticity, about his personal evolution. He discussed his days transitioning from a young Bay Area singer on the come-up to becoming a grounded husband and father of four.
With honesty and introspection, Marcel reflected on how life, love, and loss have shaped the man he is today.
On ‘Life’s Subtle Signals’
Much of the conversation centered around purpose, sacrifice, and listening to life’s subtle signals. “I think that you really have to pay attention to the signs of life,” Marcel said. “Because as much as we need to make money, we are not necessarily on this Earth for that sole purpose, you know what I mean?” While he acknowledged his ambitions, adding, “that is not me saying at all I’m not trying to ball out,” he emphasized that fulfillment goes deeper.
“We are here to be happy. We are here [to] fulfill a purpose that we are put on here for.”
On Passion vs. Survival
Adrian spoke candidly about the tension between passion and survival, describing how hardship can sometimes point us away from misaligned paths. “If you find it’s constantly hurting you… that’s telling you something. That’s telling you that you’re going outside of your purpose.”
Marcel’s path hasn’t been without detours. A promising athlete in his youth, he recalled, “Early on in my career, I was still doing sports… I was good… I had a scholarship.” An injury changed everything. “My femur broke. Hence why I always say, you know, I’m gonna keep you hip like a femur.” After the injury, he pivoted to explore other careers, including teaching and corporate jobs.
“It just did not get me—even with any success that happened in anything—those times, back then, I was so unhappy. And you know, to a different degree. Like not just like, ‘I really want to be a singer so that’s why I’m unhappy.’ Nah, it was like, it was not fulfilling me in any form or fashion.”
On Connection Between Pursuing Music & Fatherhood
He recalled performing old-school songs at age 12 to impress girls, then his father challenged him: “You can lie to these girls all you want, but you're really just lying to yourself. You ain't growing.” That push led him to the piano—and eventually, to his truth. “Music is my love,” Marcel affirmed. “I wouldn’t be a happy husband if I was here trying to do anything else just to appease her [his wife].”
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Roscoe Dash joined xoMan host Kiara Walker to share the journey of his personal and spiritual evolution—from the party anthems that made him famous to a deeper life rooted in faith, family, and purpose. This episode offers an honest look at how the artist has grown beyond early fame, addressing fatherhood, masculinity, creativity, and healing.
Dash opened up about the internal transformation that has guided him away from chasing the spotlight and toward seeking peace. “Faith and fear can’t occupy the same space,” he said, underscoring his shift toward a more spiritually grounded life. Throughout the interview, he emphasized the importance of self-reflection:
“The most important conversations to me, honestly, outside of the ones you have with God, is the ones you have with yourself in the mirror.”
Dash is focused on the man he’s become. “I’m not the accolades I’ve achieved—I’m the person who achieved them,” he added, pointing to a broader understanding of identity and worth. A large part of that growth has come through fatherhood, especially raising daughters, which he said has deepened his understanding of love. “Love is unconditional and love loves to love no matter what,” he shared.
He also spoke candidly about the pressures of fame and its impact on creativity. “Chasing fame can kill your creativity as a musician,” he warns. Instead, his advice to other artists is simple but clear: “Keep your focus on your art form, whatever that may be, and stay passionate.”
The conversation also touches on gender dynamics and emotional safety in relationships. “Safe men make soft women. If she feels safe, she’ll melt like butter,” he said, challenging traditional notions of masculinity. Roscoe also offers wisdom on discernment and spiritual testing: “Sometimes the devil will give you what looks better than your blessing.”
Ultimately, Dash has learned to embrace peace over chaos. “All I can do is control what I can control. And that's how I respond to things and what I'm giving out,” he said. It’s a thoughtful, soulful side of Roscoe Dash that many may not expect—but one that leaves a lasting impression.
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