Nail art just keeps getting better.
BY SAM NEIBART DEC 22, 2020
If nothing else, 2020 was a good year to work on your at-home manicure skills. From DIY press-on nail kits to removing gel on your own, we took nail care into our own hands this year. Luckily, cool and creative manicures are here to stay in 2021. The best thing about nail art in this day and age—anything goes. So if you're looking for some inspiration as we head into 2021, we've curated the most of-the-moment nail art trends from our Instagram feeds.
1.Black Accents
Add some edge to a sheer shade with daring black paint strokes.
2.Black Accents
Organic shapes are practically foolproof and this color combo goes with every outfit.
3.Lady Fingers
From a distance Vanessa Montoya's design looks abstract, but up close it's extra provocative.
4. Lady Fingers
Nail art takes on a whole new meaning with 10 miniature versions of Matisse's Blue Nude.
5. Logo Mania
There's a new way to show allegiance to your favorite designer without the hefty price tag.
6. Logo Mania
This chic, nude manicure by Aki Hirayama is almost understated, but the label on the accent nail takes it to another level.
7. Logo Mania
This Telfar-inspired look by Gracie J is perhaps easier to obtain than one of the brand's quick-to-sell-out bags.
8. Cable Knit
You can get really specific about matching your nails to you outfit with this sweater pattern by Miss Pop.
9. Cable Knit
Park Eunkyung's version is fully 3D. Knit one, purl two.
10. Talk to the Hands
No one can see your facial expressions when you're wearing a mask. Find another way to emote with this emoji-inspired design by Michelle Humphrey.
11.Talk to the Hands
Holly Falcone's teeny tiny floating smilies are sure to make you grin whenever you peek at your nails.
12. Green Thumb
Call it the Billie Eilish effect. We just can't resist quirky, bold shades of green.
13. Green Thumb
Can't commit to a full emerald mani? Try using the hue as a subtle accent.
14. Make Waves
Shani Evans demonstrates that three squiggly lines are all you need for an extra groovy look.
15. Make Waves
Mei Kawajiri ups the ante with a complicated, abstract mélange of curved and straight lines.
16. Midas Touch
Julie Kandalec topped this barely there mani with gold half moons. It's not the height of luxury unless there's some hardware involved.
17.Midas Touch
Or try gilding your cuticles with gold à la Brittney Boyce.
18. Cow Print
Leopard is played out, the next big thing in animal print in bovine.
19.Cow Print
In black, brown, or any other shade the cow print is extremely cute. It's an easy way to evoke '00s fashion without going full Y2K.
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