10 the best nail designs of 2022

Updated: 03 Jun, 2023 • 0 • min read

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While the general vibe of next year remains uncertain, we do know the best nail designs of 2022, and they're good. While you could certainly spend your extra time indoors this winter searching for them, we decided to do the work for you and compiled a list of every single save-worthy nail trend that has crossed our feeds in the last few months.

There's something here for every vibe, mood, and nail shape, from French manicure twists to DIY-able rainbow nails and velvet nails. Whether you want to go to a salon or do it yourself (first, learn how to paint your nails at home), scroll down for the best nail designs of 2022.

1. Tips in Velvet

Velvet nails dominated Instagram during the holidays, but the fun isn't over yet. Keep the glitz to the tips to tone down the mesmerizing style (you have to see them in motion).

2. checkerboard Nails

Colorful checkerboard is having a fashion moment—I can't scroll through Instagram without seeing the print—so it's only natural that it's made its way to nails. Keeping it only on your tips amplifies the eccentric factor even more.

3. French Manicure

The French manicure is still popular, and there are numerous ways to wear it. For more inspiration, see our guide to the best French manicure ideas.

4. Mismatched Hands

Try different color nails on each hand for a one-of-a-kind nail design. Make it even cooler by using trendy colors like lilac and moss green.

5. Swirls Pastel Colors

You feel more comfortable just looking at this metallic, pastel, ombré situation.

6. Black and White Flowers

White and black nail designs are extremely graphic and cool, especially when paired with something traditionally feminine, such as flowers.

7. Soft Skittles

The Skittles mani, also known as rainbow nails with a different color on each nail, was one of the most popular nail trends in the last two years. It has been updated for 2022 with a faded color palette.