Let's Look Back At 2022's Hottest Nail Trends

They say all that glitters is gold, and whoever "they" are is totally right. Nylon writes that this trend is perfect for the fall months, but something about glamorous gold feels right for the holidays, too.

InStyle reports that this soft, innocent shade is going to be at the forefront of spring trends. Makes sense, given how cute and retro pastel blue feels.

There's something totally awesome about nail polish that shows off different colors as it catches the light. This trend stayed strong in 2022, and hopefully won't go anywhere anytime soon.

Sort of like the chameleon colors, but also like those mood rings we all wore in high school. Thermal nails are beyond gorgeous, and strangely perfect for the cold weather.

Floral nail designs will never truly go away. But there's something pretty refined about adding flowers to a darker color palette.

Earth tones have been all the rage lately, and what better way to add them to your nail art than with geode designs?

Those 90s grunge colors really made a comeback as of late. They're nice, neutral, and work with a whole bunch of skin tones.

The French tip is perhaps the most timeless nail design around. Of course, it stands perfectly well on its own. But adding a hint of black brings it to a whole other level.

Glossy nails are really satisfying to apply and look at. Matte nails are too, and for a totally different reason. They're absolutely amazing!

Shades of pink were very trendy over the summer. And to be totally honest, they probably won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

Black is another trend that is here to stay. From punk looks to haute couture, the shade goes with pretty much anything.

There are many, many different ways to shape your nails. The coffin shape is on the rise, and it's oh-so-gorgeous.

Nail art is, well, art. Making your nails look like they could be part of a landscape painting just makes sense.

Harper's Bazaar calls this trend the perfect go-to for summer brides. It's soft, beautiful, and classy.

This tiny take on floral patterns is so adorable. Paired with pastel colors, it made for a pretty cute trend over the summer.

Don't let these nails deceive you; there's definitely some polish on them. This look is subtle, yet elegant.

Like the chameleon colors, but with a hint of unicorn instead. Shimmery nails better stay around for a long time.

The past couple of years haven't been too fun, but 2022 was definitely a year where people showed off their happy faces once again.

As far as pastels go, that light, matcha color is just perfect.

Popularized by Blake Lively, it's hard not to want to jump on the trend.