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Anyone who gets their manicures done professionally will tell you that being handed a tub of nail colour swatches to choose from can be a ridiculously overwhelming task.
And, while some of us trawl Pinterest or TikTok beforehand to find the trending nail look of the moment, we recommend looking to some of our favourite celebrities for inspo instead.
Sure, they might have wildly talented nail artists, but there are a handful of a-listers who are flaunting nails that you can easily recreate at home.
From Dua Lipa to Olivia Rodrigo, here are our favourite celeb-approved nail trends:
The best celeb-approved nail trends of 2025
Dua Lipa’s Silver Star Nails
Coloured star manicures are everywhere lately, but we love Dua Lipa’s classic silver look. If you’re up for the challenge, go ahead and grab a bottle of silver nail polish and a nail art brush and get painting! After something lower effort? Go buy some nail stickers or press-on nails and save your sanity.
How to get the look at home:
- Silver Stars Instant Manicure Kit, $39.95 at Lecil
- Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Polish, $7.69 at Chemist Warehouse
Hailey Bieber’s strawberry-glazed doughnut nails
While Hailey Bieber’s “glazed doughnut” nails took TikTok by storm in 2022, Bieber is now flaunting a slightly pinker mani. Or, as her manicurist Zola Ganzorigt calls it: the strawberry-glazed doughnut. Best yet? Ganzorigt has done the lord’s work and shared precisely what products you need to achieve this nail colour: OPI Stay Strong gel base coat, Presto #098, OPI Chrome Effects in Tin Man Can and OPI Stay Shiny gel topcoat. Though these won’t work without a UV lamp, many alternatives can create a similar look.
How to get the look at home:
- Soft Pink Rubi Press on Nails, $12.99 at Cotton On
- OPI Infinite Shine At Strong Last, $24.95 at THE ICONIC
Selena Gomez’s Classic Red Nails
In our humble opinion, nothing hits as hard as a classic red nail like Selena Gomez’s. The key to finding the perfect red for you all depends on your skin’s undertone. Cool undertones generally look great with blue-based reds, while those with warmer undertones should apply a coat of an orange-based red.
How to get the look at home:
- Cherry Red Round Instant Manicure Set, $39.95 at LECIL
- Essie Nail Polish Forever Yummy 57, $10.99 at Chemist Warehouse
Bella Hadid’s Barely There Manicure
While Bella Hadid’s style is on the more out-there side – hello, cowgirl core – her minimalist nude manicure is a nod to simplicity. The popular nail trend mimics the appearance of natural nails while still blurring any discoloration or imperfections. Another bonus? The nude tone will grow out a bit nicer than a bold colour since you’re matching the hue of your natural nail.
How to get the look at home:
- OPI Infinite Shine Bubble Bath, $24.95 at THE ICONIC
- Essie Gel Couture Fairy Tailor, $18.99 at Priceline
Olivia Rodrigo’s Maroon Nails
In a similar vein to classic red polish, short maroon nails like Olivia Rodrigo’s are perfect as the weather cools. What’s better is that this length is ideal for those who are prone to breaking their claws.
How to get the look at home:
- PAX POLISH 110 Glennon Burgundy Red, $31 at Sephora
- Color Hit Nail Polish L47 Cross The Line, $6 at Sephora
