--- title: "These Are the Hottest Nails Trends for 2016 ..." description: "Sweater Nail Art; Glass Shard Nails; All the Patterns; The New Frenchie!; Colored Tips; More ..." url: "https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/these-are-the-hottest-nails-trends-for/" category: "nails" last_updated: "2026-05-30" --- # These Are the Hottest Nails Trends for 2016 ... Getting my nails done and having them look amazing is one of my favorite things. I always try to stay on top of the biggest trends out there and girls, you ready for the hottest 2016 nail trends? I am! Let's take a look at what you should tell your nail tech to do next time you are in the chair. ## 1. Sweater Nail Art ![Sweater Nail Art](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m4/ll/obdu7pvf56a28ab96273e232487429_600x509.jpg) How cool does this look? ## 2. Glass Shard Nails ![Glass Shard Nails](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e2/am/x5y5tn4256a28ab9ad1ee914694201_600x600.jpg) I think these are just a little freaky but look beautiful when done right. ## 3. All the Patterns ![All the Patterns](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/th/d7/onmmm71v56a28ab9cc137271800426_600x602.jpg) This is one of my faves! ## 4. The New Frenchie! ![The New Frenchie!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p1/hw/ogd5yhf056a28ab9c3b77385630301_600x600.jpg) This look is uber chic, but I have one question, do her nails look dirty? ## 5. Colored Tips ![Colored Tips](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rf/jl/ugqrct0t56a28abb10f23064446103_480x720.jpg) Green, pink, blue – pick your poison! ## 6. Inverted Triangle ![Inverted Triangle](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ah/x1/ah1potxz56a28abb19354369570338_600x600.jpg) So hard to master, but this is definitely one of my favorite looks! ## 7. Two Little Lines ![Two Little Lines](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gk/tn/xstnopk756a28b1071683465258494_500x735.jpg) Not even mad at this one! Simple yet classic! ## 8. Just Two Fingers ![Just Two Fingers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xc/u4/hvfc65ai56a28abbb4425703667559_500x700.jpg) Last year, it was one finger, now it's two! ## 9. White Graphism ![White Graphism](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g8/na/iqdu4n8n56a28abbae026282483448_407x610.jpg) I LOVE IT! So asking my nail tech to do this next time I'm in the chair. ## 10. You Can Switch up the Two Fingers Too ![You Can Switch up the Two Fingers Too](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i6/yz/u74ajs2g56a28abbd3159502653763_480x720.jpg) Oh yes, you don't have to pick just your ring and pinky, switch it up! ## 11. Bright Coral is the Color! ![Bright Coral is the Color!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y7/zf/pu8kllov56a28abca3552701719286_600x901.jpg) This is definitely one color you'll have to jump on this spring! ## 12. All the Plaid! ![All the Plaid!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gj/hx/mw192eke56a28abc5b570609370643_599x1006.jpg) This is one of my favorite trends, it's hard to do yourself, but it looks so freaking cool! ## 13. Glitter up! ![Glitter up!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ys/q3/m5tm7otm56a28abe777aa198167719_600x901.jpg) Move your glitter from the tip toward the back of your nail. It looks so cool and is so on trend. ## 14. Mother of Pearl Nails! ![Mother of Pearl Nails!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x8/ws/w5rtm5ih56a28abe83580046437850_600x820.jpg) These remind me of the insides of oysters. So cool looking! ## 15. Color + Lines ![Color + Lines](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x6/my/glkdrtp056a28abd24d61448038225_400x600.jpg) Loving the simple lines! ## 16. Two-toned ![Two-toned](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xf/iz/q432p75d56a28abe9a19a762399172_600x901.jpg) Keep it subtle too! ## 17. Love That Shattered Glass Look ![Love That Shattered Glass Look](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xr/l5/hyf3qwdi56a28abeb6a44941563004_600x901.jpg) Seriously, it looks so neat! ## 18. Glitz & Glam ![Glitz & Glam](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lg/n4/v2nc0htj56a28abecd130188058849_600x901.jpg) Try your lines the other way! ## 19. Simple Glitter ![Simple Glitter](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xu/qy/ddk18ftj56a28abf4c565700745524_600x902.jpg) One clear coat of glitter and you're ready to go! ## 20. White on White ![White on White](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xf/gi/u8lk7fit56a28abfe50aa658243718_600x570.jpg) Another new Frenchie – so chic and elegant! ## 21. Pattern It up! ![Pattern It up!](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yq/c7/tag5aq3556a28ac0208da483334998_600x900.jpg) Switch up your patterns on each nail! ## 22. Three-toned ![Three-toned](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fp/zq/rc58ekzz56a28abf9ec9b534863010_600x400.jpg) Oh yes, we went there! ## Related Posts - [coral ombre nails](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/ombre-nail-tutorials-thatll-teach-you-how-to-look-your-best/) - [loreal paris la maximalist eyeshadow skirt](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/furry-nails-are-a-bizarre-new-nail-trend/) - [basketball toenails](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/basketball-nails-thatll-get-you-pumped-for-march-madness/) - [3 dimensional nail art](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/3-d-nail-art-all-of-your-friends-will-flip-over/) - [green bay packers nail designs](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/show-your-team-spirit-with-this-super-bowl-nail-art/) - [sharpie on nails](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/pieces-of-nail-art-you-can-create-with-a-sharpie/) - [minimalist disney nails](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-pieces-of-minimalist-nail-art/) - [green themed nails](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/this-st-paddys-nail-art-will-make-others-green-with-envy/) - [nail style names](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/check-out-this-valentines-day-nail-art-inspiration/) - [nail art birds](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/nail-infographics-thatll-make-you-look-pretty-as-a-picture/) - [7 Hottest Nail Trends for Fall ...](https://beauty.allwomenstalk.com/hottest-nail-trends-for-fall/) - [9 on-Trend Spring Nail Colors ...](https://makeup.allwomenstalk.com/on-trend-spring-nail-colors/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://nails.allwomenstalk.com/these-are-the-hottest-nails-trends-for/)