Best Artist Manicures

Photo by: Interscope
Lady Gaga in her "Judas" music video
These bejeweled talons have little gold chains attached.

Can you remember life before nail art? We don't want to. Even if it's tricky to do it at home, we love turning to elaborate celebrity manicures for inspiration. From painted designs, to decals, to glued-on gems, here are our all-time favorite celebrity nails. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor