Nails can make quite an impression on an onlooker. For decades, our manicures have been used as a feminine expression of style, personality, grace, fierceness, and most certainly soul. Don't believe us? Chat with the foxy and mature women in your life.

Dig in the celebrity photo archives and you'll more than likely find your favorite celebrities rocking artistic nails that undoubtedly took lots of patience in order to create a masterpiece. Thankfully the quick application of professional-looking press-on nails makes having stylish nails as easy as a snap.

From psychedelic designs to simple red manis, there is a good chance you can find anything you want in press-on nail designs. Even groovy designs thanks to the bubbling trend of recreating 70s-inspired beauty.

In the spirit of soul—and the 2021 Soul Train Awards only weeks away—we're highlighting some of the boldest nails that would have more than likely made quite a show on the Soul Train Line of the 70s.