The Best Celebrity Manicures of 2023 You’ll Want to Copy ASAP
Whether you’re a pop culture stan or simply looking for nail ideas, you can’t deny that celebrity manicures make for some of the best inspo there is. Just look at Hailey Bieber’s buttercup manicure, Selena Gomez’s pastel Skittles nails, or Lizzo’s orange floral aesthetic—these women clearly know what they’re doing when it comes to nail art. That said, keeping up with your favorite A-listers’ manicures isn’t an easy feat—which is why we’re doing it for you.
From Megan Fox’s scattered stone ombré mani to Kerry Washington’s floral lace nail art, keep scrolling for 27 of the best nail ideas for 2023, courtesy of your favorite celebs and nail artists. Get ready to screenshot, and be sure to check back soon—we’ll be updating this list regularly in the name of journalism (and good nails).
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Instagram.com/@eriishizu1/27Lizzo’s Glossy French
Lizzo’s nails never miss, and the glossy French look she wore at the 2023 BAFTAs serves as proof. But the best part of the style is the fact that Lizzo’s nail artist Eri Ishizu shared how to recreate it.
To get the look, apply one coat of Essie’s Last Nightie followed by two coats of Bodice Goddess and two coats of Matter of Fiction to create the French tip. Ombré on French tip with Bodice Goddess and finish with Essie Gel Couture Top Coat.
Instagram.com/@tombachik2/27Selena Gomez’s Skittles Style
The Only Murders in the Building star has officially sold us on the pastel Skittles nails trend, a look created by celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik. You can DIY the look by mix-and-matching pastel press-ons, like Kiss Gel Fantasy.
Instagram.com/@nailsbyzola3/27Vanessa Hudgens’s Abstract Tuxedo
Hudgens’s abstract Oscars red-carpet mani is deserving of its own award. “We wanted to do something classic and chic that compliments her vintage Chanel dress while being unique at the same time,” her nail artist Zola Ganzorigt said of the style.
“Her classic look called for classic shades, so it was only fitting that we used OPI Black Onyx and Funny Bunny,” Ganzorigt continued. “Vanessa loves adding a twist when it comes to her look, and so while we did black-and-white nails, we spiced it up with a half reversed and half traditional French nails.”
Instagram.com/@customtnails14/27Quinta Brunson’s Metallic Chrome
The Abbott Elementary creator and star rocked this stunning stiletto style to the Critics Choice Awards. The look was created by Brunson’s nail artist Temeka Jackson, who dubbed it “gun mental chrome” and used Apres Nails Midnight Shadow Chrome.
Instagram.com/@haileybieber, @nailsbyzola5/27Hailey Bieber’s Buttercup Nails
While Bieber is best known for glazed donut nails, she left her comfort zone this year, debuting a sweet yellow buttercup manicure just in time for spring.
Instagram.com/@tombachik6/27Nicola Peltz Beckham’s Milky Ombré
Peltz Beckham proves that minimalist milky nails, like oatmeal nails, aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. For a similar look, try these Babalal press-ons.
Instagram.com/@kimkimnails7/27Ella Mae’s Dreamy Pastels
The singer and songwriter showed off a dreamy take on the classic French mani, opting for pastel lilac tips and cloud nail art, courtesy of celebrity nail artist Kim Truong. You can easily DIY a similar vibe with Glamermaid’s Pink Pastel Cloud press-ons.
Instagram.com/@julieknailsnyc8/27Kerry Washington’s Camo Aesthetic
Washington wore custom camo press-ons courtesy of celebrity nail artist and educator Julie Kandalec. The intricate design was created using a mix of various Mia Secret Gel paint shades: Aloha (dark green), Black Sugar (black), Gold Rush (glittery gold), Cocoa (reddish brown), and Snow White (white).
Instagram.com/@thuybnguyen9/27Sarah Hyland’s Moody French
The Modern Family star mixed up her French mani with moody hues and a matte finish for the Critics Choice Awards. To get the look, manicurist Thuy Nguyen sculpted Hyland’s nails into an almond shape with Apres Gel Ionic Gel.
Nguyen then applied a neutral base, which was three parts Ionic Gel and one part We Wheat Again, and created a V-shape French tip with Royal Stamp while using Apres Gel Artiste Gel Liner brush to help with the detailing. “Finally, I gave Sarah a matte finish instead of our usual high-shine, glossy finish,” she said.
Instagram.com/@tombachik10/27Selena Gomez’s Flirty Floral
Gomez’s gorgeous floral mani, also designed by nail artist Tom Bachik, is giving every other spring manicure idea some serious competition.
Instagram.com/@naominailsnyc11/27Lily Allen’s Intergalatic Sparkles
The singer’s pearly yet intergalactic manicure is giving classic Ed Hardy, and we’re obsessed.
Instagram.com/@tombachik12/27Margot Robbie’s Iridescent French
Robbie’s delicately dainty look, created by Tom Bachik, is proof that minimal doesn’t mean boring. French, but make it sparkle!
Instagram.com/@nailsbymh13/27Dua Lipa’s Aura Nails
Lipa’s lilac look, courtesy of celebrity manicurist Michelle Humphrey, is a sight to behold—and seems to be reminiscent of the singer’s inner spirit. Humphrey referred to the mani as “pink aura nails” in the caption.
Instagram/@eriishizu14/27Lizzo’s Orange Florals
Florals? For the Grammys? Groundbreaking (but actually). Lizzo matched her mani to her gorgeous orange gown.
To get the look, nail artist Eri Ishizu molded 3D flowers with acrylic on the nails, and then she applied OPI Gel Color in Silicon Valley Girl. After curing, she added some crystal using OPI Gel Color Stay Strong Base Coat, and finished with OPI Gel Color Stay Matte Top Coat.
Brittany Boyce/Instagram.com/@nails_of_la15/27Megan Fox’s Scattered Stone Ombré
Fox, who debuted copper red hair at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, showed off an eclectic mani to go with her new look. “I used Gel-X Natural Long Stiletto Tips with the full Aprés Extension System, then I applied a thin coat of Spring Sigh on the extension where her natural nail is to act as a foundation while leaving the rest of the extension clear,” Fox’s manicurist, Brittney Boyce of Nails LA, said. Lastly, Boyce applied a no-cleanse top coat and finished the look with a scattered stone ombré.
Instagram.com/@ashlie_johnson16/27Kate Hudson’s Bejeweled Mani
The actor’s bejeweled Oscars mani matched her dazzling dress. Iconic!
Instagram.com/@kimkimnails17/27Kerry Washington’s Garden Lace
Washington’s delicate lace floral deserves a recurring role on Bridgerton. Nail artist Kim Truong created the romantic look using Apres Nail Gel X Neutrals, Alex Natural Coffin Tips, and Orly Cordless Gel Lamp LED 900Fx.
Instagram.com/@eriishizu18/27Gwen Stefani’s Floral French Tips
The singer’s Y2K-inspired pink floral manicure is what dreams are made of—and you can easily recreate the look at home. For a similar aesthetic, try Foccna French Tip Flower Press ons, Hkanlre French Flower Press-ons, or Ladying Medium Press-On Nails With Flower French Designs.
Instagram.com/@kimkimnails19/27Li Jun Li’s Delicate Diamonds
May Li Jun Li’s minimalist mani serve as your reminder that you don’t have to go big to make a statement. Just add rhinestones to your favorite nude shade, and you’re good to glow.
Instagram.com/@kimkimnails20/27Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Abstract Red
The Poosh founder is always coming up with new and creative ways to rock classic red polish.
Instagram.com/@julieknailsnyc21/27Jessica Chastain’s Silver Sparkles
Chastain matched her metallic mani to her mesmerizing Oscars gown. To get the look, celebrity nail artist and educator Julie Kandalec used The Gel Bottle Inc. Vogue Gel Color.
For a similar vibe or to DIY, try Orly’s Elixir.
Instagram.com/@tombachik22/27Jennifer Lopez’s Glitter Liner
J.Lo’s glitter liner mani is French meets nude meets sparkles, and once again proves that low-key nails don’t have to be boring.
Instagram.com/@customtnails123/27Saweetie’s Barbiecore Cherry
Saweetie’s fruit-inspired manicure allegedly, according to nail artist Temeka Jackson, took eight hours. To get the look, Jackson used The Gel Bottle Fiji and Totally Nail Supplies cherry charms.
Instagram.com/@tombachik24/27Selena Gomez’s Minimalist Mani
Gomez might be known for colorful designs like Skittles nails, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate—and rock—a classic minimalist nude mani.
Lester Cohen/Getty Images, Marrow Fine25/27Megan Fox’s Bedazzled Vibe
Fox wore a 14-karat white gold and diamond nail set that features crosses made of 150 delicate white diamonds to the 2023 Grammys—because of course she did. The set was designed by Jillian Sassone, founder and creative director of Marrow Fine Jewelry, and Brittney Boyce, celebrity nail artist and founder of Nails of LA.
Instagram.com/@kimkimnails26/27Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Sweetheart French Tips
The Poosh founder may have gotten sweetheart French nails for Valentine’s Day, but we think this adorable style is appropriate all year-round.
Instagram.com/@julieknailsnyc27/27Rachel Zegler’s Cosmic Fairy
Zegler’s mani is the perfect in-between look: It’s modern and eye-catching, yet still passes as minimal. Dubbed “intergalactic fairy” by nail artist and educator Julie Kandalec, we have a feeling this is the next trending iteration of glazed donut nails. For a similar look, try mermaid chrome press-ons.
