Your favourite stars are now spending as much time experimenting with their nails as they do with their hair [1] and makeup [2], and enlisting the best celebrity manicurists to do it. Everyone from Rihanna [3] to Kesha [4] has a go-to nail artist to design their perfect manicure with intricate designs or perfectly polished vibrant hues.
Celebrities are starting to tag their talented manicurists in their Instagram photos [5], and we're taking note of these extraordinary artists. They might even inspire your next manicure [6].
Check out the celebrity manicurists you need to watch, ahead.
Dua Lipa's Manicurist
Lipa gets her nails done by London-based artist Michelle Humphrey [7]. She creates some of the most creative manicures we've seen, from pressed-flower nails to spin-art inspired ones.
Cardi B's Manicurist
Cardi B has stayed grateful to her nail artist Jenny Bui [8] for years. Bui specialised in extra long acrylic nails that take the word "bling" to the next level.
Lizzo's Manicurist
Lizzo [9]'s manicurist, Eri Lshizu [10], creates the bedazzled and glamorous looks that the singer is known for. She even created a wood-inspired manicure to go with the star's outfit.
Kesha's Nail Artist
Kesha's free-spirit style is also evident on her nails thanks to artist Miho Okawara [11]. Each nail is like a tiny masterpiece of its own.
Kylie Jenner's Manicurist
The long acrylics that Jenner is famous for are thanks to Chaun P. [12] His clients get decked out in bright colours, flame nail art, and flawlessly blended ombré designs.
Selena Gomez's Manicurist
Manicurist Tom Bachik [13] paints Gomez's nails vibrant hues like tangerine, electric violet, and cyan blue. Based on his Instagram account, it appears he (along with his celebrity clients) is a big fan of the neon nail trend.
Rihanna's Manicurist
Rihanna [14]'s go-to nail artist is Jenny Longworth [15], who has created a few marble-inspired manicures for the star in the past year. She's frequently responsible for the nails on Rihanna's many magazine shoots.
Rihanna With Sparkly White Nails
At the end of last year, the singer wore sparkling white nails to ring in 2019.