5 Nail Trends to Look Out For in 2012

Nails are beauty's hot ticket item, and there's a lot to look forward to this year. 2011 was a huge year, dominated by crackle coat, polish strips, and Lady Gaga talons, but 2012 is shaping up to be just as innovative (if not more so). From the fake nail look you won't believe to what's in store with mix and match Minx patterns, these are the looks you'll be lusting after.

Photo: Becky Maynes