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Short,square nailsare among the most unappreciated mani silhouettes.

Swirls of silver decorate each nail, bringing a metallic futurism to these shortFrench tips.

Preppy Plaid

Take a classic print (likeplaid), then add a distinctly colorful twist.

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Cobalt, baby blue, and Kelly green all come together for this positively fresh look.

We especially love the way the vertical and horizontal lines elongate the short shape.

Just Peachy

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Food-inspiredstyle trendsarent just relegated to your Pinterest feed.

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They can bring freshness to your mani, too!

A layer of thick dewdrops adds just a touch of realism to thispeach-inspired mani.

Aquamarine Green

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Consider this fresh take onaura nailsyour ultimate warm-weather inspiration.

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Here, metallic greens and blues do double-duty as a soft burst of natural light.

The finished look is enough to convince us to bookmark this one for our next appointment.

Abstract Metallics

Why choose between sweet flowers and coolchrome stars?

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This maximalist design brings the best of both worlds.

Add in a few abstract elements, and you’ve got the perfect inspiration for your next at-home mani.

To top it all off, adeep burgundybase also keeps this mani perfectly on-trend.

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Meanwhile, a contrasting sparkle decal brings together this toned-down look.

Vibrant Vibes

Playfulness never goes out of style.

This punchy shade ofneon pink polishadds an unexpected dose of color to an otherwise streamlined, classic nail silhouette.

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Meanwhile, a blue-grey base and layer of pearlescent shimmer pulls the entire look together.

Rainbow Checkerboard

Checkmate!

Rainbow shades with a checkered design is a winning comboespecially on a square-tip nail.

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Plus, the way this pattern perfectly lines up with the nail shape issosatisfying.

Pink Petals

Don’t underestimate the power of a pop of fuchsia.

Mix-and-Match Glam

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Don’t be afraid to mix up the mani.

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Transparent Tips

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Fashion-forward designs are always in season.

Short and Sweet

Florals for spring,butfound on an ultra-short mani?

Elevate this classic design with a cropped, square silhouette that adds just an ounce of seasonally appropriate sophistication.

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Model with hot pink nails in a short, square shape

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Model with grey chrome nails with retro flower design

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Model with checkered nails in bright, rainbow colors

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Model with light pink nails with flower design

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Model with bare nails with mint, brown, and cream swirls

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Model with pink and brown nails with gold and fuchsia details

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Model with transparent nails with black oval design

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Model with a bare nail base and large white daisies

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