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Channel your inner Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
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Two decades later, ‘90sfashionandbeautyare still influencing current trends (and probably will be forever).
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The same can be said about tortoiseshell nails too, especially as we head into fall.
They’re evenHailey Bieber-approved!
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 15 tortoise shell nail ideas to channel your inner CBK.
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Tortoise Shell Heart Tips
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Heart-shaped tips bring an editorial touch to the classic French design.
The blobby tortoise shell combined with the curved tips creates a cool dipped effect.
The neon shade pops brings a bold twist to the classic design.
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Try combining the speckled pattern with baby blue or turquoise Frenchies for a mismatched and colorful style.
Each nail has a different design but the tortoise print and amber hues keep it all cohesive.
Nail creatorLaurenachieved the look using Cirque ColorsOrganzaas the base andNSFW Jellyfor the blobs.
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French Tortoise Shell
French tortoise shell is the best way to dip your toe into the design.
Neon Borders
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Bright colors and tortoise oddly go together so welldo you sense a theme?
Try it out by bordering the print with a thin swipe of aneon shadefor a minimalist-friendly dose of color.
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Gilded Tortoise Shell
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Bring the animal print to life with 3D gold details.
Tortoise Shell Swirls
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Swirl designs are the best for letting your creativity flow.
Start with a neutral sheer base and paint on the swirling lines using a creamy base.
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Top with mini black, brown, and amber blobs to create the tiny tortoise print.
Chrome Tortoise Shell
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Silver details look good with any nail pattern or print.
Case in point: this tortoiseshell manicure that has a space-age 3D metallic border.
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Then, paint on dark brown and black blobs as usual.
Simply add a small amber blob onto the black stripe for a similar effect.
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