The top nail designs of 2023 are already known, and they’re good, even though the year’s overall tone still feels hazy.
While you could certainly spend your extra time indoors this winter searching for them, we took it upon ourselves to do it for you and gathered up every single save-worthy nail trend to cross our feeds in the past few months.
From plenty of twists on the French manicure to DIY-able rainbow nails and velvet nails, there’s something for every vibe, mood, and all different nail shapes here. Whether you plan on hitting up your local salon or go the DIY route (be sure to brush up on how to paint your nails at home, first), scroll on for the best nail designs of 2022. All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- Velvet TipsVelvet nails took Instagram by storm for the holidays, but the festivities aren’t over yet. Tone down the mesmerizing style (seriously, you have to see them in motion) by keeping the glitz to the tips.
- Checkerboard NailsColorful checkerboard is having a moment in fashion—I can’t scroll through Insta without seeing the print—so it makes sense it’s now migrated to nails. Keeping it just on your tips ups the quirky factor even more.
- French ManicureYes, the French mani is sticking around, and there are a ton of different ways to wear it. Check out our guide to the best French manicure ideas for even more inspo.
- Mismatched HandsFor a unique nail idea, try different color nails on each hand. Make it even cooler with very of-the-moment shades like lilac and moss green. Try Essie Expressie in Get a Mauve On and Precious Car-Go! for a similar vibe.
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Instagram/@overglowedit5/45Pastel SwirlsJust looking at this metallic, pastel, ombré situation makes you feel calmer. The best part is they’re actually nail wraps, so it’s super easy to get the same look at home.
Black and White Flowers
White and black nail designs are so graphic and cool, especially when paired with something traditionally feminine like flowers.
Soft Skittles
The Skittles mani, a.k.a. rainbow nails with a different shade on each nail, was one of the biggest trends of the past two years. Update it for 2022 with a faded color palette.
Retro Florals
Simple flowers look even cuter when done up in earthy tones.
- Graphic EdgeNegative space will never not be the coolest way to do nail art, and we’re particularly into this graphic black and gold take on the trend.
- Graphic EdgeNegative space will never not be the coolest way to do nail art, and we’re particularly into this graphic black and gold take on the trend.
- As the weather gets cooler, it’s a perfect excuse to dip into the jewel tones—deep green is one of our favorite trending nail colors right now.
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