There are less than 50 days left in 2019 meaning that there is only time for two, at best, three trips to the nail salon left before the year ends. Turning over a new leaf means trying out new trends, embracing edgy color palettes, and leveling up your nail design game and xoNecole has all of the nail design inspiration that you need before we bring in the new year.
From entertainers like Lizzo and Normani to actresses like Kerry Washington and Laurier Harrier, there were a few celebs that gave us major nail envy this year and we have all the details.
Scroll below to check out 15 of our favorite nail moments this year:
Justine Skye
Justine Skye's nail tech is a whole beast in these streets and this set of spooky designs proves that you're not doing too much. They're just not doing enough.
Laura Harrier
Laurier Harrier did not come to play at this year's Met Gala and her metal and Swarovski crystal-encrusted set of acrylics deserves all of the awards.
Cardi B
Cardi B made sure her candied Swarovski tips matched her red bottoms at this year's Met Gala, where she wore a dress that took more than 2,000 hours to create.
Justine Skye
Justine's Skye's fun twist on a French manicure was one of the many trends that we were all over in 2019.
La La Anthony
Both La La Anthony and Heather Sanders rocked this set of handpainted jelly pink matte nails that were crafted by LA nail artist, Chaun P.
Lizzo
Lizzo is our forever style inspiration and this blinged-out set of hot pink nails (and hands) is good as hell.
Zoe Kravitz
As entertainment royalty, it's only right that Lisa Bonet's fashionable mini-me would make the list rocking a set of black/negative space nails that we couldn't help but screenshot.
Justine Skye
Cloudy days are a thing of the past with this scenic nail trend, which is sure to boost your mood every time you catch a glimpse.
Rihanna
This simple yet sophisticated set of lavender jade acrylics was rocked by none other than Queen Rih and will get your chakras all the way together.
Cardi B
Barbie ain't got sh*t on this extra-long hot pink set, complete with big ass multicolored crystals.
Zendaya
Not all heroes wear capes and Zendaya giving us this supernatural nail inspiration is definitely sure to save the day when it's hard to pick a color at the salon.
Zendaya
Monochrome is never a bad idea, and Zendaya knows this well.
Kerry Washington
I was today years old when I learned that Kerry Washington was my nail goals and now it's my life's mission to find the nail artist who pulled off this bold, yet simple look on our fav.
Normani
They say you should go bold or go home and it's clear that Normani isn't shutting the party down anytime soon.
Lizzo
Lizzo is here once again with the win with these envy-worthy gold plated nails that we need ASAP.
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To help you better understand why this was such a mental awakening for me, I first need to give a bit of my backstory. I’m in my late thirties. I’m an attorneyand a journalist. I own a home and have traveled the world extensively. Essentially, I’ve done everything in life I set out to do. However, when it comes to dating, I struggle. Not because there is anything wrong with me per se, but because my career and “lifestyle” often create problems in my romantic relationships.
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I’ve been told everything from, ‘I can’t continue to date you because you seem to choose your career over wanting to settle down and have kids’ by a man after only the second date to ‘Maybe if you just sat down somewhere for a while, I’d actually wife you’ by someone who has honestly never proven themselves to be the settle down type. And these are only a handful of the things I’ve been told over the years.
It’s been frustrating, to say the least, and there have even been seasons where I purposely dimmed my light in hopes that my career wouldn’t push away potential suitors. I know what you’re thinking, “Girl, why would you even consider that? If they’re for you, it won’t matter what you do.” Hey, don’t judge me, but also, I one hundred percent agree.
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That’s why this recent moment in Switzerland was right on time. When I first walked into the hotel to check in, I was blown away by the surrounding beauty. It was a five-star property with one of the world’s most famous thermal bathhouses. Yet, it was something about seeing that 90% of the hotel’s guests were couples, that forced me to sit back for a bit of introspection—while soaking in the thermal spa, of course.
As I went through the mental conversation, there was a battle of sorts. On one hand, I knew that being able to partake in experiences like the one I was having at that moment was important to me. I knew that, at times I actually love being able to dabble in the finer things—after all, I’ve worked hard to be able to afford them. On the other hand, and sadly, I knew that sometimes being a single Black woman that publicly showcases her “luxurious” habits can intimidate men and even scare them off from pursuing you under the guise of them feeling like they “can’t do anything for you, because you have everything.”
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So, what is a girl to do?
Do I minimize/hide the life and experiences that I have? Do I play down the hard work I’ve put in to get where I am professionally? Or, do I risk being single in exchange for being able to have said life, without backlash?
Luckily, the joy that I felt while being at this property won. There was something about taking a full day to simply pamper myself at the bathhouse and in my in-room steam shower and soaker tub, indulging in cuisine from a 2-star Michelin restaurant and doing all of this while surrounded by an amazing group of Black women that reminded me—this is certainly the life I was meant to live and that I deserve. Even if it means that right now, I’ll just have to provide it for myself until the right partner comes along. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
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