

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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'Sistas' Star Skyh Black On The Power Of Hypnotherapy & Emotional Vulnerability For Men
In this insightful episode of the xoMAN podcast, host Kiara Walker talked with Sistas star Skyh Black, as he opened up about his journey of emotional growth, resilience, and self-discovery. The episode touches on emotional availability, self-worth, masculinity, and the importance of therapy in overcoming personal struggles.
Skyh Black on Emotional Availability & Love
On Emotional Availability & Vulnerability
“My wife and I wouldn't be where we are today if both of us weren't emotionally available,” he shared about his wife and Sistas co-star KJ Smith, highlighting the value of vulnerability and emotional openness in a relationship. His approach to masculinity stands in contrast to the traditional, stoic ideals. Skyh is not afraid to embrace softness as part of his emotional expression.
On Overcoming Self-Doubt & Worthiness Issues
Skyh reflected on the self-doubt and worthiness issues that he struggled with, especially early in his career. He opens up about his time in Los Angeles, living what he calls the “LA struggle story”—in a one-bedroom with three roommates—and being homeless three times over the span of 16 years. “I always had this self-sabotaging thought process,” Skyh said. “For me, I feel therapy is essential, period. I have a regular therapist and I go to a hypnotherapist.”
How Therapy Helped Him Heal From Self-Doubt
On Hypnotherapy & Empowering Self-Acceptance
Skyh’s journey is a testament to the power of tapping into self-development despite life’s struggles and being open to growth. “I had to submit to the fact that God was doing good in my life, and that I'm worthy of it. I had a worthiness issue and I did not realize that. So, that’s what the hypnotherapy did. It brought me back to the core. What is wrong so that I can fix it?”
Watch the full podcast episode below:
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Quinta Brunson Gets Real About Divorce, Boundaries & Becoming
Quinta Brunson is the woman who chooses herself, even when the world is watching. And in her June 30 cover story for Bustle, she gives us a rare glimpse into the soft, centered place she's navigating her life from now. From leading one of television's most beloved series in the last decade to quietly moving through life shifts, the creator of Abbott Elementary is walking through a personal evolution and doing so with intention, grace, and a firm grip on her boundaries.
Back in March, the 35-year-old filed for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after nearly three years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences." The news hit the headlines of news outlets fast, but Quinta hadn't planned to announce their dissolution to the public so quickly.
Quinta Brunson On Divorce, Public Scrutiny & Sacred Boundaries
"I remember seeing people be like, ‘She announced her divorce,’" she told Bustle. “I didn’t announce anything. I think people have this idea that people in the public eye want the public to know their every move. None of us do. I promise you. No one wants [everyone] to know when you buy a house, when you move, when a major change happens in your personal life. It’s just that that’s public record information."
In regards to her private moves becoming tabloid fodder, Quinta continued, "I hated that. I hate all of it."
"I Am An Artist First": Quinta On Cutting Her Hair & Reclaiming Herself
Still, the diminutive phenom holds her crown high in the face of change and is returning to the essence of who she is, especially as an artist. "Cutting my hair reminded me that I am an artist first. I want to feel things. I want to make choices. I want to be a person, and not just stuck in having to be a certain way for business." It's giving sacred rebirth. It's giving self-liberation. It's especially giving main character energy.
And while the headlines keep spinning their narratives, the one that Quinta is focused on is her own. For her, slowing down and nourishing herself in ways that feed her is what matters. "It’s a transitional time. I think it’s true for me and my personal life, and it’s how I feel about myself, my career, and the world," Quinta shared with Bustle. “I feel very serious about focusing on watering my own gardens, taking care of myself and the people around me who I actually interact with day-to-day."
That includes indulging in simple rituals that ground her like "making myself a meal" which has become "really, really important to me."
That spirit of agency doesn't stop at the personal. In her professional world, as the creator, executive producer, and lead actress of the critically-acclaimed Abbott Elementary, Quinta understands the weight her choices carry, both on- and off-screen. She revealed to Bustle, "People used to tell me at the beginning of this that the No. 1 on the call sheet sets the tone, and the producer sets the tone — and I’m both of those roles."
She continued, "I understand now, after doing this for four years, how important it was that I set the tone that I did when we first started."
Quinta doesn't just lead, she understands the importance of curating the energy of any space she enters. Even amid a season of shifts and shedding, her power speaks loudly. Sometimes that power looks like quiet resistance. Sometimes that power is soft leadership.
And sometimes that power looks like cutting your hair and taking back your name in rooms that have forgotten you were an artist long before you were a brand.
Read Quinta's cover story on Bustle here to witness the fullness of Quinta's becoming.
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