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The Top Nail Trends of The 2019 (So Far)

The biggest nail trends and ideas from the runways and Instagram.

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Viral and runway nail trends aren't always wearable for those of us who have jobs that require even the most basic level of dexterity. But that doesn't mean you can't get in on the action with a few small tweaks. Ahead, nine of 2019's biggest and cutest nail and manicure trends—from egg-inspired nail art to a Picasso recreation at your fingertips. Consider this your go-to guide for manicure ideas for the rest of the year.

1

Over Easy

The nail trend that we never saw coming? Egg art. But there's something quite adorable about a white splatter design with a tiny dot of yellow yolk.

2

Over Easy

Want something a little punchier? Try a an egg design against a cobalt blue background.

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3

Louis Logo

Logo nails never go out of style, but there's something inherently cheeky about painting the classic LV monogram across all ten fingers.

4

Louis Logo

Celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik created this Louis Vuitton logo manicure for Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch.

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5

Tie Dye

Can't decide on a manicure color? Just get them all—and swirl them together to create a tie dye design that is perfect for summer.

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Tie Dye

Celebrity manicurist Naomi Yasuda created this softer, pastel take on tie dye nails with a negative space left toward the cuticle.

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7

Retro Vibes

Four prismatic shades painted in a rainbow shape across the nail gives off major '70s vibes—and we love it.

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Retro Vibes

Instagram nail artist @NailsbyMH shows off a similar retro-inspired design, just in a fresh matte finish.

9

Cow Girl

One of 2019's biggest nail trends is...cow print. The black-and-white design is not only cute, but it pairs with everything.

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Cow Girl

Your nails don't have to be thing long to pull off the cow print trend—but having more real estate does make the effect really pop.

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11

Pearl Party

If there's one embellishment to add to your nails this year, it's pearls. The best part? It doesn't matter if you glue on just one or 100. Try it over your next nude manicure for an unexpected twist.

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Pearl Party

Is this nail look practical? Not really. But for a special occasion, glueing black and white mini pearls around a nude manicure makes a major beauty statement.

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13

CD Nails

Nail genius Jessica Washick coined the term "CD nails" for this sheer and holographic look. CDs may never come back in style—but we love the idea of honoring them in a manicure.

14

Matchy Matchy

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At Kate Spade's spring 2019 show, models had their nails painted to perfectly match the prints of their outfits. This goes hand-in-hand with the 2019 trend of matching your hair color to your outfit—though plaid hair might be a little harder to pull off.

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Scribbles & Squiggles

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Another matching moment: nail artist Miss Pop created the squiggly nail look that perfectly mirrored similar sketches in designer Jeremy Scott's Moschino collection.

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Art Pop

Picasso had an entire canvas to pain on. Nail artist Hang Nguyen's canvas is much smaller–making her interpretation that much more impressive.

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17

Art Pop

Chelsea from Trophy Wife nail art created this minimalist and gorgeous take on a Picasso print over a classic pale pink base nail polish.

18

Greek Key

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A graphic Greek key print on the tip of the nail (seen here at Kith) is so much cooler than just opting for a traditional French manicure.

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19

Super Sheer

Clear acrylic nails can look like an unfinished manicure–but we love the look when done in a subversive bubblegum-pink hue.

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Galactic Glitter

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Galaxy-inspired makeup called for nails much the same at Tadashi Shoji.

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