Dec 19, 2019

The 15 Best Mani Ideas That Will Still Be Chic Well Into 2020

by Courtney Higgs

No pressure, but your last manicure of 2019 will likely follow you into the New Year. Not only will this manicure be the cherry on top of the chic New Year's Eve ensemble we know you're already planning, but it's the one piece of your beauty expression that will remain in place when you wake up in 2020. If that notion sent a tiny chill down your spine, then you're a beauty lover after our own hearts. Not that nails are the most pressing matter on the collective consciousness right now, but we can appreciate someone who wants to enter the New Year with clear eyes, a full heart, and a fresh manicure.

As the holiday season ramps up, we're getting ready by collecting all the New Year's Eve manicure inspiration we can. Shall we go with a bold and solid color, or perhaps a minimal negative-space design? Decisions, decisions.

Thankfully, there's still a bit of time to choose a creative direction. To get your creative juices flowing, we've rounded up some of our favorite nail looks from this year that will still be right on trend well into next. Scroll away for all the mani inspiration you'll need to execute your best (and final!) nail look of the year. Get ready to screenshot.

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@thehangedit

Fire-engine red is a year-round winner.

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@beyonce

Year in and year out, black nails are always in style.

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@oliveandjune

Can't commit to just one cozy pastel shade? It's totally acceptable to wear them all!

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@champagnemani

Kick it old school this new year with a retro French manicure.

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@oliveandjune

If you're not a fan of the classic French, this modern twist might be a better fit.

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@oliveandjune

Negative space and metallics are always a good idea.

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@betina_goldstein

This half crimson, half natural look is so modern.

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@varnishlane

This set gives a whole new meaning to the term nail art. You'll need a steady hand (and maybe some painting experience) to achieve this fine art look at home.