36 Joy-Inducing Nail-Art Pictures We Can't Stop Looking At
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Aude Julie
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@BROWNGIRLHANDSThis swirly design is serving major retro vibes, and we couldn't be more in love.
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@heartzeenaUsing a thin paintbrush, add spots of black to give your abstract mani an '80s feel.
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@celmatiqueWhite polish will create the perfect canvas to get experimental on top of.
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@hannahlourobinsonIf you're trying it at home, it's a great way to finally use underused polishes.
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@alicezielaskoYou just can't beat yellow and orange to put you in a happy mood.
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@hannastefanssonPerfectionists can also work the abstract nail-art trend by keeping the pattern the same on each nail.
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@BUFFCSFuchsia and orange are a match made in nail heaven. To add an extra dimension to your colourful tips, incorporate an accent nail on your ring finger, like this flame design.
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@slipintostyleThe subtle pointed negative space will give the illusion of longer nails.
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@fannyekstrandWho said you need to keep the rest of your nail bare?
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@oliveandjuneSwitch up the colour of your French tips for a fun spin.
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@asos_lotteLime-green tips will give any ensemble you wear a summery finish.
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@imarninailsCan't decide on just one hue? Go for them all!
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@NAILARTBYQUEENIEIf you don't want to go whole-hog with a floral design, keep things subtle by opting for a nail-bed accent. These daisies, teamed with a nude nail, are subtle minimalist perfection.
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@fannyekstrandUse a bright base colour to make your daisy nails pop.
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@heartzeenaAlternate the size of your blooms.
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@thatsaleafWe love how Elif has paired her sweet floral manicure with chunky gold rings.
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@nnennaechemCreate a rainbow palette with bright shades underneath one-tone flowers.
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@thehangeditOr use negative space to enhance your floral nail-art creation.
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@THEMANICLUBGive traditional pastels a modern update by opting for bright colours in more muted tones.
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@emmanuellek_Emmanuelle demonstrates the perfect pastel rainbow.
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@claire_mostWe love how Claire styles her pastel manicure with powdery lilac trousers.
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@livpurvisLiv's ice cream shades are making us yearn for a day at the seaside.
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@aude_julieDon't be afraid to go for pastel neons, as Aude-Julie has done.
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@oliveandjuneSimple but so effective.
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@NAILARTBYQUEENIEDainty cherries layered over a pastel French tip? Sign us up.
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@hannastefanssonWe can't get over these cute little tangies.
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@oliveandjuneUse all of your nails to create an impossibly cute fruit salad.
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@hannahlourobinsonCombining two colourful nail-art trends in one with bright French tips and cherry motifs.
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@imarninailsYou needn't have fruit on each nail. Instead, you can paint your remaining talons a coordinating shade.
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@thehangeditSo beautiful.
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@BUFFCSPolka dots don't have to be graphic. If you're a fan of minimal nail art, a single, contrasting dot in the centre of the nail along the nail bed is the perfect understated statement.
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@betina_goldsteinIf you prefer your nail art to be pared-back, this polka-dot option is sure to appease.
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@heartzeenaYour polka dots don't have to be perfectly formed, either. Have fun with different sizes, and if you make a mistake, embrace it.
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@thehangeditThe clashing colours are grounded by the fact that the polka dots remain consistent.
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@charlottejacklinWhy not add adorable smiley faces to your polka-dot nail art?
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@imarninailsOr keep things classic with primary colours.
Nothing says a fresh summer mani quite like a cool mint polish.
Spice up a classic red nail by opting for a bright, cool-toned red that really pops.
If you haven't already heard, cobalt blue is the nail polish shade of the season.
As seen above, a bright-pink polish teams perfectly with a tangerine-orange tip.