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But just because we want to keep things low-key doesn’t mean we’re swearing off nail art altogether.

After all, simple doesn’t have to be boring.

A nude manicure with two black-dot accent nails

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Tiny Details

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Take a more minimalist approach to nail art.

(Not to mention infinitely chicer.)

The Season’s Favorite Color

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Red nails.

A brown manicure with a chrome finish

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The color red ishaving amajormoment in fashionright now, so why not let it inspire your next mani?

A cherry-colored hue is the perfect pop of color for those dreary winter days.

Flip a classic French manicure on its head (literally) with these dark, sparklycuticle details.

Nude manicure with tiny black corner details.

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This mani gives bigholiday seasonenergy, and we’re here for it.

Embellished

There’s something undeniably elegant about this embellished maniit feels like a new classic.

Glazed Hearts

Sticking to neutral tones keeps this glazed, heart-embellished manicure from feeling too out there.

White, milky nails with dripping gold, swirling tips.

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Instead, the result is fun yet sophisticated.

Thehearttips add a playfulness that those nude colors help keep in check.

Tortoiseshell

There’s a reasontortoiseshellhas always been a go-to print for It girls and fashionistas.

Frosted tip mani in shades of pink-neutral and silver

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The neutral hues and natural, blobby design lend an understated feel that’s anything but boring.

Multidimensional Black

Keepblack nailsfrom feeling too angsty with a multidimensional finish that adds some visual interest.

A gradient manicure is the perfect opportunity to mix and match your favorite shades for a one-of-a-kind look.

A bright red manicure against a dark background

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Stick to the same color family for a more understated final result.

We love the asymmetrical smattering of dots for an unexpectedbut not overwhelmingtwist on a classic mani.

Magnetic Nudes

There’s something so striking about how the sun hits magneticvelvet nail polish.

Nude nails with sparkly black halos around the cuticles.

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When paired with a darker nude for the winter, the result is equal parts chic and fun.

A sheer pearly, sparkly manicure.

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Nude manicure with little silver dot embellishments.

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Glazed, glossy pink nails with heart tips.

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Tortoise shell manicure against a white backdrop

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Multidimensional black manicure with a shimmery finish

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Neutral gradient manicure in shades of brown and neutral

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Nude manicure with large black dots.

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Magnetic brown manicure viewed very close up

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