Keeping up with fashion trends isn’t just about having the latest clothes and shoes, it’s about the small things – how you accessorize, how you style your hair, how you do your nails and such. Experimenting with nail colors is the most fun! You can literally try a new style every day. There are many different types of nail polish trends that you might want to experiment with in the coming year. Here are the top 10 trends.

The 80s are Back!
Of the different types of nail polish trends to watch out for, this is the most fun. Experiment with vibrant colors and fun designs on each finger to show off your retro style.

Matte Top Coats
Matte finish manicures are back in fashion. If you’re not using a matte finish nail polish, you could simply use a matte finish top coat. This top coat works well with all colors.

Activism at Your Tips
Your nails aren’t just a finishing touch to your style but also a canvas for your political and social views. Paint your nails different colors to show off affiliations to political parties and ideologies.

Shades at Play
One of the different types of nail polish trends you can experiment with is paint each nail a slightly different shade to create an ombre look. You can play around with a two or three shade ombre for an interesting look.

A Fuchsia Flair
Give your nails a glamorous edge with bright fuchsia nail polish. This shade is perfect for almond-shaped nails and can brighten up any outfit and lift your mood.

Timeless Greys
If you want a more refined look, try a washed-out grey nail polish. A matte finish shows off this color beautifully. This shade looks beautiful for formal, social gatherings such as weddings as well as business meetings.

Playing With the Negatives
Nail designs can be minimalistic too. Instead of painting the whole nail, you could paint only part of the nail and create an interesting play between positive and negative spaces.

The New French Mani
Instead of a traditional French manicure, one of the different types of nail polish trends is to style the nail tips as double Frenches, asymmetrical patterns and heart shapes. You can also vary the width of the line and tip colors.

Gel Nail Stickers
Nail stickers + poly gel can be used to sculpt nails or as an overlay. The combination is feather-light and flexible yet stronger than hard gels. If you want to try this trend, you’ll have to visit a professional nail salon.

Metallic Highlights
From icy platinum to warm rose gold, it’s all about metallic tones for nail polish colors. You can use these colors over the whole nail or as highlights over a contrasting color.

So, are you ready to try out all the different types of nail polish trends?