Your nails can be an extension of your personality and style. Things like flowers [1] and smiley faces [2] make great nail art designs [3], but there's something chic and simple about stars. There are a lot of things that might come to mind when you think of stars — astrology, constellations, nighttime, maybe even Vincent Van Gogh — and that's exactly the point. It's a shape that can present itself in a myriad of ways and feels appropriate year-round, no matter the occasion.

In the summertime, opting for bright, mood-boosting colors [4] can make your star manicure feel perfectly suited for the hot temps. In the winter, color combinations of white, red, gold, and silver instantly make for holiday nails [5]. On the list of nail designs, stars fall somewhere between trendy and cool, and classic depending on how you wear them. Pairing star decals or nail stickers with a neutral base creates a subtler look, while layering stars of different colors with a line brush can make your nails pop. This type of manicure is a bit more fun and playful than your traditional french manicure [6] or half-moon nails [7], but not quite as bold as something like the "lava-lamp" nails [8] trend.

Nails with stars fit right in with the swell of minimal beauty trends [9] we've seen, especially in the nail space, like glazed-doughnut [10], supermodel [11], and milk-bath nails [12]. Starry nails can work in tandem with all of the previously mentioned trends, but if you prefer to make a big statement, you can try neon colors or add glitter to jazz them up. If you needed further proof that star nails are undoubtedly in, see Taylor Swift's "Midnights" nails [13] and Lizzo's green and gold rendition [14].

Ahead, find examples of star nails to inspire your next salon appointment.