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Nail Art Trends 2018

The Year's 10 Best Nail Art Trends We Hope to See in 2019

Dec 29 2018

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.

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Tarot Nails

People tapped into their spiritual side with tarot nails, which are both magical and pretty.

Dried Flower Nails

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.

Jelly Nails

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.

Thank U, Next Nails

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.

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Tortoiseshell Nails

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.

Political Nails

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.

Nail Stickers

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.

Zodiac Nails

Another spiritual manicure that people loved in 2018 was zodiac nails. What better way to celebrate your star sign?

Negative Space Nails

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.

Baby Boomer Nails

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.

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