A Minimalist Nail Color Is Trending For All Your Fall And Winter Manis

While pastels like pinks and neutral whites are soothing nail colors, they work better in the spring and summer (via Cosmopolitan). However, in the fall and winter, the one minimalist color that is growing in popularity is gray.

Essie celebrity manicurist Michelle Saunders tells PopSugar, "Gray nails are making a mark because they're a contemporary color but also cozy, soothing, and serene." Becoming known as "the new nude," Saunders says that various shades of gray work in restoring a serene feeling, "Gray signifies balance and serenity, and I think sometimes we forget how it feels to be still and neutral."

Painting your nails does more than just create a look. It's a gift you give yourself. "Manicures are part of self-care and the perfect time to find a bit of peace; by choosing the 'gray space' theme, we can give ourselves a gentle reminder of this," says Saunders. "Not only will this reflect on your nails but also in your overall appearance."