With the edgy manicures of the ever-changing fashionista Rihanna and the unique tips of entertainers like Beyoncé, nails have become as much of a fashion accessory as shoes or a bag. This season, nail choices go beyond color choices to include shape and design, which makes deciding on a nail style a fun way to express your personal style and mood. Here, we bring you this spring's eye-catching nail trends.
Metallic: A popular trend on models during Spring 2010's Fashion Week, shiny metallic nails are undoubtedly flashy and can add spark to any look. The Zoya Reverie Spring 2010 Nail Polish Collection ($7,artofbeauty.com) includes six different metallic colors to brighten up your rainy spring days.
Pastels: What's spring without pretty, soft pastels? Baby pink, mint green, lavender and peach are this spring's poppy pastels. Get your pretty on with OPI's Go On Green ($8, drug stores) or OPI's Los Cabos Coral ($8, drug stores).

Matte: Go for something new this season and leave the glossy top coat behind. A trend that first popped up last summer, matte nails are a hot look post winter and instantly add a rocker-chic element to your look. For a crisp, clean spring look try OPI's matte Alpine Snow or go dark in matte Russian Navy ($8, drug stores).

Moon Manicures: This look is for the daring only: a futuristic twist on the classic old-Hollywood moon manicure, the modern moon manicure substitutes white and black polish with brightly colored polishes topped off with a black crescent shaped tip. To create this punky look at home, apply one coat of a bright polish, like CND Colour & Effects in Raspberry Parfait ($9, CND.com). After it completely dries, block off the bottom third of your nail using a French-manicure sticker, then paint the top portion of your nail with two coats of black, like Essie's Licorice polish ($8, essieshop.com).

Minx Nails: Minx nails have become wildly popular among Black celebrities and add fun to any look. Whether it's Solange or Lady Gaga rocking this nail trend, it isn't going anywhere this spring. From alligator skin to Barack Obama's face, you can go to www.minxnails.com to find a salon that offers your Minx nail design preference for about $40-$55 per set, which can last up to two weeks.
*Fall Bonus: Step your nail game up and get ready for the fall with Chanel's newly released Particuliere ( $23, chanel.com). A hit on the Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week catwalks, this polish is the perfect fall shade but can also be worn as a spring neutral.