The M&M Awards · 2026

The year in nails

Our first annual awards for the shades, shapes and finishes that defined the year. Vote for your favourite in each category. Winners are announced in January.

Shade of the Year

Jammy cherry

Milky white

Espresso brown

Emerald

Butter yellow

Shape of the Year

Almond

Squoval

Short oval

Soft square

Finish of the Year

Velvet cat-eye

Glazed chrome

Jelly

Matte

Mirror chrome

Design of the Year

Micro French

Polka dots

Mismatched set

Tortoiseshell

Tiny hearts

One vote per nominee per device. Results are shown as a share of votes in each category once you've voted.