Every year, celebrities seem to step it up with their nail art, and so far, 2020 is no exception. Gone are the days of plain, single-coloured manicures. Where intricate designs used to be an afterthought, now it’s becoming the main attraction. Tips are getting longer, jewels are becoming more plentiful, and nail art is getting insanely creative.
From award shows to red carpets, concerts, and just everyday life, stars are pushing the limits with their manicures, and the trends are following suit. Take Billie Eilish’s designer plaid nail art at the BRIT Awards, or Jennifer Lopez’s Swarovski crystal mani for the Super Bowl – bedazzled accents and patterns on every finger are just two of the biggest trends right now. You also have neon hues, unique shapes (Have you seen the lipstick nail trend yet?), and new twists on old classics like the french manicure making an appearance, meaning the options for experimenting are endless.
Ahead, we rounded up the best and most creative celebrity nails of 2020 for you to browse. Get ready for major inspo.
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Billie Eilish's Gucci Nail Art
Eilish turned heads with her Gucci manicure and matching head-to-toe Gucci outfit at the Grammys.
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Cynthia Erivo's "Starry Night" Nail Art
Erivo’s showed up at the Oscars with a manicure inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s classic “The Starry Night,” by Gina Oh.
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Hailee Steinfeld's Sparkly French Manicure
Steinfeld rocked the “glass” french manicure trend at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty.
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Billie Eilish's Burberry Plaid Nail Art
Eilish matched her Burberry plaid nail art design with her ensemble for the BRIT Awards.
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Rosalía's Bejeweled Nail Art
Rosalia debuted completely bejeweled and pointy nails at the Grammys.
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Rihanna's Fenty Nail Art
Rihanna stepped out in New York City to celebrate the launch of her new Fenty pop-up at Bergdorf Goodman wearing a nude french manicure with the word “Fenty” spelled out in gold letters on each finger.
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Lizzo's Chocolate Bar Nail Art
Lizzo rocked chocolate bar-themed nail art to the BRIT Awards to match her dress and clutch.
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Janelle Monáe's Reverse French Manicure
Janelle Monáe updated the classic french mani with her Oscars nail design. To match her outfit, her cuticles were lined with crystals.
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Lizzo's White Crystal Nail Art
Lizzo’s white stilletto tips were encrusted with jewel drops for the Grammys.
