And we’d like to make the case for adding another design to the list: Flames.
Yes, we know they can be polarizing.
After all, for many years flame designs were almost exclusively spotted on t-shirts and race cars.
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But lately, many talented nail artists have been incorporating flames into all sorts of manicuresand with stunning results.
Scroll on for 17 of our favorite flame nail art ideas.
Both are beautiful, but the Barbie-pink base/bubblegumflame combo has us swooning.
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On Sapphire
Fun fact: Blue flames are the hottest flames of all.
Chrome Hearts
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What’s better than achrome French manicure?
A chrome French manicure topped with flaming white hearts, of course.
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Pastel Fire
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Who says flame nail art can’t be cutesy?
Dainty pastel flames over a clear base are delicate anddare we say itdemure.
A negative-space flame over a milky nude base might be the most subdued version we’ve seen yet.
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True Blue
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That said, negative space doesn’t automatically equal minimalist.
Paint it Black
Black French tipshave become as standard as their OG white counterpart.
Flames can be a subtle and chic way to update the classic design, as this manicure demonstrates.
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White Hot
The long tails of these white flames perfectly complement medium-length almond tips.
Usebuilder gelor nail glue to create the 3D flames, then top them with a metallic chrome powder.
Mixed Temps
What’s hotter than a hot?
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A combination of blue and white flames, of course.
The ombre base, transitioning from peach to tangerine, helps the bright flames pop.
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