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Nails: New Glam Accessories

Celebs from Beyonce to Seal show off their polish

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 13, 2009 2:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Want to accessorize like the stars, but can’t afford diamonds? Never fear: Fingernails are the new, subtler fashion accessory. “You can just get a bottle of nail polish and you're on the trend wagon,” one nail guru tells USA Today. The top celeb nail trends:

  • Nail art: Beyoncé has J-A-Y spelled out on three of her nails, with a picture of her famous hubby on her thumb.

  • Dark is the new black: Black polish might have been considered goth at one time, but now stars like Lauren Conrad aren’t afraid to wear inky shades.
  • Traditional, with a twist: Jennifer Lopez adds shiny silver to the tips of her otherwise-traditional French manicure.
  • Go bright: Rihanna has been spotted with polish ranging from neon yellow to kelly green.
  • Don’t match: You can take a cue from Solange’s alternating nail colors, but “not at the first job interview,” the expert warns.
  • It’s not just for women: You may not want to wear polish, like Seal, but “it’s OK to get a manicure-pedicure” even if you’re a guy.

A model shows off her elaborately decorated fingernails during a 3D nail art competition held in Singapore as part of the BeautyAsia trade and exhibition show on Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008.
A model shows off her elaborately decorated fingernails during a 3D nail art competition held in Singapore as part of the BeautyAsia trade and exhibition show on Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008.   (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
A model shows nail art decorated with 'e-nail', which scans and prints their favourite images on their nails during the Diet And Beauty Fair 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.
A model shows nail art decorated with 'e-nail', which scans and prints their favourite images on their nails during the Diet And Beauty Fair 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 25, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.   (Getty Images)
Yep, Seal breaks out the dark polish from time to time.
Yep, Seal breaks out the dark polish from time to time.   (Getty Images)
Don't be afraid to spice up a French manicure.
Don't be afraid to spice up a French manicure.   (Getty Images)
Alternating colors is hip, too.
Alternating colors is hip, too.   (Getty Images)
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QueenAlli
Jul 14, 2009 1:54 AM CDT
Seriously? You guys ought to get out more. Decorated nails have been popular for many many years.

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