The Top Nail Trends of The Year (So Far)
Viral and runway nail trends aren't always wearable for those of us who have jobs that require even the most basic level of dexterity. But that doesn't mean you can't get in on the action with a few small tweaks. Ahead, nine of 2019's biggest and cutest nail and manicure trends-from egg-inspired nail art to a Picasso recreation at your fingertips. Consider this your go-to guide for manicure ideas for the rest of the year.
Want something a little punchier? Try a an egg design against a cobalt blue background.
Logo nails never go out of style, but there's something inherently cheeky about painting the classic LV monogram across all ten fingers.
Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik created this Louis Vuitton logo manicure for Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch.
Celebrity manicurist Naomi Yasuda created this softer, pastel take on tie dye nails with a negative space left toward the cuticle.
Four prismatic shades painted in a rainbow shape across the nail gives off major '70s vibes-and we love it.
Instagram nail artist @NailsbyMH shows off a similar retro-inspired design, just in a fresh matte finish.
One of 2019's biggest nail trends is...cow print. The black-and-white design is not only cute, but it pairs with everything.
Your nails don't have to be thing long to pull off the cow print trend-but having more real estate does make the effect really pop.
Is this nail look practical? Not really. But for a special occasion, glueing black and white mini pearls around a nude manicure makes a major beauty statement.
At Kate Spade's spring 2019 show, models had their nails painted to perfectly match the prints of their outfits. This goes hand-in-hand with the 2019 trend of matching your hair color to your outfit-though plaid hair might be a little harder to pull off.
Another matching moment: nail artist Miss Pop created the squiggly nail look that perfectly mirrored similar sketches in designer Jeremy Scott's Moschino collection.
Chelsea from Trophy Wife nail art created this minimalist and gorgeous take on a Picasso print over a classic pale pink base nail polish.
A graphic Greek key print on the tip of the nail (seen here at Kith) is so much cooler than just opting for a traditional French manicure.
Clear acrylic nails can look like an unfinished manicure–but we love the look when done in a subversive bubblegum-pink hue.
Galaxy-inspired makeup called for nails much the same at Tadashi Shoji.
Tortoiseshell doesn't always have to be shades of brown and black. We love this fuchsia version from Instagram-favorite nail artist @Astrowifey.
Morgan Taylor Lead Artist Eichi Matsunaga used the brand's shades “Could Have Foiled Me,” “Give Me Gold,” and “No Way Rosé” to create the metallic look at Rodarte-complete with crystals.
A peachy nude manicure gets an unexpected twist when it fades into neon yellow tips. Consider it the stepping stone to a fully neon yellow manicure.
Even if you don't love the idea of a fully yellow manicure, you can paint just half your nails a cherry lemon shade and trace cute designs on the other half.
The Top Nail Trends of The Year (So Far)
Viral and runway nail trends aren't always wearable for those of us who have jobs that require even the most basic level of dexterity. But that doesn't mean you can't get in on the action with a few small tweaks. Ahead, nine of 2019's biggest and cutest nail and manicure trends-from egg-inspired nail art to a Picasso recreation at your fingertips. Consider this your go-to guide for manicure ideas for the rest of the year.
The biggest nail trends and ideas from the runways and Instagram.
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