Popsugar Beauty Nails Nail Art Trends 2018 The Year's 10 Best Nail Art Trends We Hope to See in 2019 29 December 2018 by Tori Crowther Image Source: Instagram Nail art might be a miniature part of a beauty routine, but because the trends are always changing, it's arguably the most fun. We looked back at some of our favourites from the year, and they certainly don't lack creativity and colour. Whether you're looking to tap into your spiritual side with tarot nails, give the more recent tortoiseshell manicure a go, or use it to celebrate your identity and political views, there was plenty of inspiration to look to in 2018. Ahead, we've rounded up some of the best nail art trends this year that will hopefully follow us through to 2019. Tarot Nails A post shared by Vanity Projects (@vanityprojects) on Apr 22, 2018 at 4:10pm PDT People tapped into their spiritual side with tarot nails, which are both magical and pretty. 1 / 10 Dried Flower Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anita Huynh (@anitahuynh) on Jan 31, 2017 at 1:41am PST By far the prettiest manicure of the year, and perhaps ever. Dried flower nails gave us serious heart eyes and we won't just be wearing these in the Spring. 2 / 10 Jelly Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Washick (@jessicawashick) on Jul 17, 2018 at 8:54am PDT Just when we nearly forgot about jelly shoes, jelly nails gave us major '90s nostalgia. Thanks to beauty trend queen, Kylie Jenner, these were all over Instagram this Summer. 3 / 10 Thank U, Next Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenny (@nailartbyjen) on Nov 11, 2018 at 3:40pm PST It seems we can't get away from Ariana Grande recently, and we aren't complaining. She even made it to people's nails with these incredible Mean Girls-inspired "Thank u, Next" manicures. 4 / 10 Tortoiseshell Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maco Kawasaki (@macokwsk) on Oct 22, 2018 at 7:19am PDT Perhaps the most chic trend of them all: tortoiseshell nails. Who knew a colour pattern normally reserved for jewellery, glasses and cats would look so good as a manicure. 5 / 10 Political Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by taryn multack (@missladyfinger) on Nov 5, 2018 at 10:51am PST Nails are a great way for personal expression and even to promote your political views. That's exactly what people did when the time came to vote. These vote nails express people's views loud and clear. 6 / 10 Nail Stickers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nail💅ARTIST Minsk (@nails_bynadia) on Oct 12, 2018 at 5:13am PDT Nail stickers prove that you don't need to be a professional to try out cool trends at home. Stickers are the easiest way to transform any plain manicure into a nail art masterpiece. 7 / 10 Zodiac Nails A post shared by Rainbow Nails (@rainbownails_) on Sep 5, 2015 at 3:45am PDT Another spiritual manicure that people loved in 2018 was zodiac nails. What better way to celebrate your star sign? 8 / 10 Negative Space Nails A post shared by 𝔞𝔫𝔬𝔲𝔰𝔨𝔞 𝔰𝔠𝔞𝔯𝔩𝔢𝔱 𝔞𝔫𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔞𝔰𝔦𝔞 (@anouskaanastasia) on Jun 4, 2018 at 5:33am PDT If these fun negative space nails don't have you screaming for Summer, we don't know what will. This trend will likely return in 2019 when everyone has had enough of the holidays and needs all the neon colours in their lives. 9 / 10 Baby Boomer Nails View this post on Instagram A post shared by NailFashionStudio (@nailfashion_studio) on May 3, 2018 at 9:01am PDT We've been doing these ombrè french manicure nails for years but with the new term baby boomer nails, they really took off in 2018 and it's not hard to see why. 10 / 10 NailsBest Of 2018Beauty TrendsManicureNail Art