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Everyone has their own sources of inspiration when it comes to the next trip to the nail salon (or hey, the lounge room if you're down to DIY). Some love Pinterest, some dive deep into the #nailart hashtag, and some rely solely on the specific trends the experts have named as standouts.

Some of our favourite manicure inspo, however, comes straight from the hands of Hollywood. Because let's face it, who other than our favourite celebs have wildly talented nail artists on speed dial and plenty of reasons to rock an array of nail looks from outlandish to understated?

So, if you're after a little help in the creativity department, look no further. Here are all our favourite celeb manicures...

Lily Allen's blob manicure

It's fitting that she's married to Stranger Things star David Harbour (Hopper, we love you), because Allen's new 'blob' mani looks straight out of The Upside Down. Well, if The Upside Down was chic and embraced metallic pink, that is. Why doesn't that Demogorgon keep up with colour trends?!

Vanesa Hudgens’ pearlescent chrome nails

It seems Vanessa Hudgens is just as obsessed with Hailey Bieber’s nails as we are. However, unlike us, the actress actually has access to Bieber’s manicurist Zola Ganzorigt. Gansorigt gave Hudgens a taste of Mrs. Bieber’s signature pearlescent chrome manicure, matching her delicate, pearl rosary beads using a mixture of OPI ‘Funny Bunny’ and OPI Chrome Effects in ‘Tin Man Can’. 

Lizzo’s medley manicure 

We’ve all been there: sat opposite our nail artist struggling to pick a colour, let alone a design. And it turns out we’re not alone. Lizzo evidently had trouble honing in on a single motif for her latest manicure, so celeb nail artist Eri Ishizu went for a medley mashup of smiley faces, flowers, leopard print, flames and cherries (just to top it all off y’know). 

Kim Kardashian's Pete-inspired pink mani

Nothing says committed like a manicure ode to one's partner, right? Well, Kim Kardashian certainly thinks so, accessorising her Barbie pink nails with a 'P' for boyfriend Pete Davidson.

Dove Cameron's female form design

Cameron's nail art goal? Celebrating the female form, with a bust painted in red onto one of her natural talons as a feature nail. Curves on claws; chic.

Machine Gun Kelly's $40,000 diamond mani

Machine Gun Kelly is all about making style statements but his latest nail look has to be one of his biggest beauty swings yet. Because while many opt for plain old glitter polish, MGK actually wore $40,000 AUD worth of real diamonds atop his black polish. Don’t worry, though – the manicurist behind the look (Hollywood nail artist, Brittney Boyce) shared via Instagram that “the 880-diamond nail set worth $30,000usd will be upcycled post awards show into a collection of 10 limited edition rings available for sale at marrowfine.com. 100% of the proceeds from the rings will be donated to a Cleveland based charity.” A great mani and a great cause.

Hailey Bieber pearly baby pink nails

Recently, manicure trends seem to be more outlandish than ever (we’re still warming up to the 3D orb nail trend in all honesty). So when celebs pop up on social media with a more classic manicure, we sigh a breath of relief. Hailey Bieber’s nail artist Zola Ganzorigt gave us a behind the scenes glimpse at the model’s almond-shaped nails at her recent Rhode Beauty photoshoot. Baby pink and with a pearly finish that reflects under light – to say we’re a little bit obsessed with this new take on nude would be a bit of an understatement.

All eyes were on Megan Thee Stallion’s mani when she hit the Billboard Music Award red carpet – no, literally – there were actual eye decals on them. Not just eyes, either; the starlet also featured nose and ear illustrations on her claws (as well as less, er, unique elements like locks). Nail art never looked so avant-garde.

Selena Gomez's jet black nails

Anyone who was there for Gomez's YouTube days knows she's a rock chick at heart (Paramore forever), and so it's really no surprise she pulled out a jet black polish for her hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. But because she is still one of the chicest women in the world, she of course managed to make the aesthetic the perfect mix of 'punk' and 'polished'.

Kendall Jenner's Cadillac claws

Matching your manicure to your outfit is one thing, but coordinating them with your Cadillac is another one entirely. Well, that's just what Jenner just did, tailoring the shade of her pastel bluebell polish to her (extremely cool) car.

Sydney Sweeney's 'Met manicure

Even at the Met Gala, Sweeney still has big Euphoria energy, and we love to see it. A cloudy (very) light lilac shade served as the shimmery base, but it was the diamonte accent action that made it a true showstopper.

Dua Lipa’s purple chrome nails

Dua Lipa just put her own unique twist on a classic metallic manicure. The popstar debuted purple chrome nails via her Instagram and they’re giving futuristic Barbie vibes – we’re obsessed. 

Vanessa Hudgens' two-tone crystal claws

Hudgens (AKA the long-reigning queen of Coachella) celebrated the festival with a funky two-toned manicure. While the crystal polish aesthetic (which definitely had a fun 3D factor going on, FYI) stood strong on both hands, she opted for neon green on one side and bright pink on the other.

Anya Taylor Joy opalescent and gold half moon manicure

When it comes to manicures, we thought we’d seen everything. But celebrity nail artist Kim Truong pulled out all the stops for Anya Taylor-Joy at The Northman premiere in LA, and subsequently blew our minds in the process. Truong channelled all her creative powers into a gleaming set of opalescent and gold half moon nails so shiny they almost looked wet. Divine to say the least.

Maude Apatow abstract monochrome manicure

We know and love her for her classic beauty tastes, but Maude Apatow isn’t a one trick pony. The Euphoria actress just invigorated our love for eclectic manicures with a set of abstract monochromatic nails. A-list nail artist Michelle Humphries was the genius behind the swirl-centric style and we’re hoping to see more designs like these from the pair in the future.

Jodie Turner Smith diamond mani

The Critics Choice Awards may have wrapped last week but Jodie Turner Smith just invited us behind the scenes of the event via Instagram. The actress documented the entire evening, including her completely nude pre-glam ritual. The best part? Getting up close and personal with the diamond manicure that celebrity nail artist Natalie Minerva created for Turner-Smith. Turns out the pair have been working together since the start of their careers. What a full circle moment…

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Blake Lively Half Moon Manicure

Blake Lively was busy playing wing woman this week for husband Ryan Reynolds’ The Adam Project premiere event. The actress dressed up like the literal human personification of a butterfly in a flowing rainbow Versace gown, but grounded the fantastical fashion moment with a set of nude-hued half-moon nails created by celebrity manicurist Elle Gerstein.

Selena Gomez's SAG Awards mani

Gomez's trip to the Screen Actors Guild Awards was an eventful one (her heel broke, FYI, and she handled it like a champ). But though she ended up presenting on stage sans shoes, Gomez's glam mani was perfectly intact all evening long. An emerald green shade with a shimmery finish that matched her jewels, the polish choice was both on-trend and timeless. Her manicurist Tom Bachik even shared its exact identity: TheGelBottle gel lacquer in Ivy ($37.89 at TheGelBottle). As for the finishing touch (and that impressive gloss factor), Bachik opted for a few drops of Hermès Nourishing Cuticle Oil ($75 at Hermès).

Beyoncé's Barbie pink nails

Thought the era of bright pink Barbie polish had passed? Not according to Beyoncé. And TBH if you ask us, what Beyoncé says goes. She took to Instagram to reveal what may be the chicest Valentine's Day mani ever (that for the record, is still subtle enough to work year-round). See those tiny silver details? Hearts. Cute but not OTT.

Justine Skye vintage Mugler manicure

There’s nothing we love more than an iconic fashion reference, especially when it ties back into another one of our true loves – beauty. Mega-talented New York manicurist FROSTED TIPS just officiated a happy marriage between a jaw-dropping vintage Mugler collection and Justine Skye’s almond-shaped nails, and we couldn’t be happier with this coupling. The result of this holy union? Mugler Spring 1998 couture-inspired nails expertly executed down to the last detail. 

Addison Rae's 'Euphoria'-inspired mani

We're all obviously obsessed with the Maddy/Cassie drama taking over Euphoria RN, but Addison Rae just took her love for both characters (and their aesthetics) to a whole new level by rocking this double-duty manicure. While both hands were painted a light taupe, one set of nails featured Cassie's gemstone decals while the other five were decorated with Maddy's Mugler-inspired graphic black swirl shapes. Fan behaviour never looked so chic.