28 Celebrity-Approved Nail Polish Shades to Try This Winter (2024)

When it comes to getting my nails done, I'm frustratingly indecisive. I often find myself frantically scrolling through my Instagram Explore page five minutes before my nail appointment in search of nail inspo. Recently, though, I've stumbled upon a new life hack: stalking the Instagram accounts of celebrity nail artists.

Celebrity nail artists are the creme de la creme of manicurists. They truly know their stuff, and whether we know it or not, they're the ones behind the buzziest nail trends, from glazed donut nails to milky manis. And once in a blue moon, they reveal the exact shades behind celeb manicures. Luckily for you, I did the investigative journalism so you don't have to. Ahead, read on for 28 of the exact nail polish shades that celebs like Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez swear by.

Hailey Bieber's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

Hailey Bieber's manicures live rent-free on our Pinterest boards. Whether she's matching her mani to her Rhode phone case or opting for a subtle chrome glaze, we're always keeping tabs on her GRWM TikToks for a sneak peek of her latest nail looks. Thanks to her nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, we now know exactly what shades Hailey can't get enough of, from OPI's Funny Bunny for a milky white or the brand's I'm Yacht Leaving for a pop of Tiffany blue.

Jennifer Lopez's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

If there's one thing about JLo, it's that she loves a elevated nude mani. From "rich girl" nude to bedazzled nude, Lopez's longtime nail artist Tom Bachik has taught us that nude manis are anything but boring. My personal favorite: her timeless diamond-studded lip gloss nails, courtesy of Après' Vintage Carnation.

Selena Gomez's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

Selena Gomez also frequently works with Bachik, and loves putting an understated twist on classic nail shades. Take, for instance, her cosmic gloss nails: Bachik used Olive & June's Cosmic Silver polish to give us a glistening twist on lip gloss nails. And for Selena's candy-inspired toffee mani, Bachik used Apres's Be Still for a cozy caramel moment. Gomez's nails are proof that subtle touches can make the biggest difference.

Jennie Kim's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

Pop star, actor, and fashion icon Jennie Kim is no stranger to cutesy yet chic manicures. Whether she's performing on national television or serving us coquette glamour on the red carpet, her manicures are always the cherry on top. I'm still thinking about her classically chic strawberry milk nails—we have Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Colour in Ballerina to thank for that—which she debuted on the Met Gala carpet alongside a vintage Chanel minidress.

Kylie Jenner's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

The real ones remember the King Kylie days of overlined lips and matte coffin nails. We may have grown past that, but Jenner still loves a 2016-esque moody mani. For proof, look to the 2024 comeback of King Kylie: in September, Jenner posted a series of selfies debuting teal hair and a dark plum manicure. Luckily for us, she took to Instagram Stories to reveal the nail polish shade she used: OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark. Mystery solved. Ganzorigt is also the mastermind behind Jenner's nails, and often shares her other favorite shades on Instagram.

Rihanna's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

Just like her sense of style, Rihanna's nails are a wild card in the best way possible. One day she's sporting chili pepper red nails (thanks to J'adore from Glossify) and the next she's giving us S&M (subtle and minimalist) for a Fenty Skin campaign. Either way, Riri's nails always match the vibes thanks to manicurist Kim Truong.

Sabrina Carpenter's Go-To Nail Polish Shades

Name a more iconic trio than Sabrina Carpenter, a bouncy blowout, and a sparkly mani. Whether the pop star is performing to a sold-out stadium or giving us frosted fairytale glamour at the Met Gala, we're always mesmerized by her twinkling tips. I can't think of a more Sabrina-coded mani than her 2023 VMAs holographic nail look, which is all thanks to OPI's I Cancer-tainly Shine. One could say she's got us wrapped around her finger.