The 64 Best Works of Nail Art This Year

Nailing your mani is no easy feat, but 2014 was the year of incredible nail art that any girl is totally capable of re-creating at home. Negative-space moons, glammed-up glitter, and geometric patterns ruled the nail art world this year and kept us inspired from January to December. Keep reading to check out every mani we loved through every month. Source: Jin Soon Choi, Kaitlyn Dreyling, Chalkboard Nails for OPI

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January
Kaitlyn Dreyling

January

This simple snowflake nail art is great for beginners.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Turn your nude nails into a work of art.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Kick off January with icy blue glitter nail art.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Anyone can master this elegant nail art look.

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February
Jin Soon Choi

February

You'll fall in love with this heart-inspired nail art.

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Instagram | beautyinspirationista

Celebrate Valentine's Day with all of our Valentine's Day nail inspiration.

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Alison*Elle

This heart manicure is supergirlie.

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POPSUGAR Studios

This eye-catching nail art can be pulled off in just three steps.

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Instagram | primpnpolish

There are so many ways to make sure that your nails are Super Bowl ready.

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March
Instagram | minahoneyfresh

March

These St. Patrick's Day nail ideas have us green with envy.

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Michelle Mismas

We love the glitz of this shamrock manicure.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

You can take turquoise polish up a notch with this glitter gradient.

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Mars the Salon

Rock this festival nail art to your fave Summer music fest.

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Instagram | tuscoloreshacenmagia

These Hey Arnold! nails aren't the only '90s nail art that will put a spring in your step.

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May
Kaitlyn Dreyling

May

This rhinestone nail art look is ideal for a modern bride.

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Jin Soon Choi

This tulip nail art is what your mom really wants for Mother's Day.

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Jin Soon Choi

Wearing stripes on your nails has never been simpler.

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June
Jin Soon Choi

June

Get ready for compliments on your beach-waves manicure.

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Instagram | antonia__rae

This Summer nail art will make a splash.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

The final look of these graphic gold and pink nails is sure to bring on the compliments.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

A seashell manicure is perfect for the hot weather.

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Miss Ladyfinger

Use a sponge to create this ombré nail design.

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Miss Ladyfinger

This tropical nail art DIY was inspired by a sweatshirt.

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July
Miss Ladyfinger

July

Create a striped look for July.

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Instagram | mademoiselle__emma

The glitter topcoat on this mani adds extra pizzazz to the starry accent nail>.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Make your nails look like fireworks for Fourth of July.

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Elle Sees

These fun nails are inspired by popsicles.

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Blushing Noir

Try this explosive nail art look for Fourth of July.

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August
Instagram | kkristenleaa

August

Celebrate Shark Week with these nail art ideas.

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Miss Ladyfinger

It's easy to DIY this pink nail art.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

This final look is a radiant take on classic Summer polish hues.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Anyone can master this edgy neon nail art.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

You can create this negative-space moon manicure in two steps.

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Angie Nelson

This glitter and floral DIY is so easy you won't believe it.

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September
Kaitlyn Dreyling

September

Get your fingertips ready for back to school with varsity letters.

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Instagram | nails_and_such

This collegiate nail art will get anyone into the school spirit.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Try this reverse nail art for a double-take manicure.

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Instagram | beautyfulldaysbrickell

Try one of our luxury designer nail art ideas, like this Burberry-inspired manicure.

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Alexandra Jachno

This off-the-runway Burberry print manicure is fun to create.

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October
Kaitlyn Dreyling

October

DIY your own googly glow-in-the-dark Halloween nail art by following our tutorial.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Have the cutest claws on Halloween with this black-cat manicure.

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Flickr user femme run

This boo-tifully designed manicure is one of our many cute and creepy nail art ideas.

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Instagram | lunaloveschocolate

This is one of our Halloween nail art ideas, but we have 100 more.

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November
Instagram | ashleykusta

November

For more Thanksgiving nail art ideas, check out our post filled with turkeys, leaves, and pilgrims.

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Lady Crappo

You must see these artistic nail art ideas; your jaw will drop.

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December
Kaitlyn Dreyling

December

To find out how to achieve these festive nails, check out our plaid nail art tutorial.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

All the other reindeer will be totally jealous of this nail art.

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Etsy | MidrashManicures

Get excited for Hanukkah with these Jewish holiday nail art ideas.

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Instagram | the goodvybee

This adorable snowman is only one of many holiday nail art ideas we have for you.

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Mars the Salon

This ugly-sweater design is actually supercute.

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Oxygen

These 3D nail art ideas are totally outrageous.

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Kaitlyn Dreyling

Wrap up your nail art with a big glittery bow for the holidays.