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Getting a new piercing is an easy way to add some edge to your look.

But getting a new piercing on yourfaceorbodyisn’t always feasible.

Maybe you’re running out of real estate on your ears.

a glossy manicure with a diamond piercing

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Or perhaps the pain is too much.

Whatever your reasoning, we have an enticing alternative: Nail piercings.

They are totally painless, not permanent, and still look very cool.

chrome french manicure with a pierced nail

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To give you some inspo, we’ve rounded up 17 nail piercing ideas.

From simple to sophisticated to a little scary, these show off ways to wear the trend.

Fit for Print

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Lava lamp?

tie-dye mani with pierced nail

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But this argyle mani certainly flips that on its head.

Black Magic

Ablack French maniis always fab.

But add an airbrush stencil, stars, and nail piercings, and you’ve got yourself alook.

argyle nails with pierced nail

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She truly charms on every level.

Make It a Double

Thenude maniis renowned for its elegant simplicity.

But when you want to put a spin on it, simply add nail piercings.

A black French mani with an airbrush stencil, stars and nail piercings

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you’re able to even make one a double.

Level up the bling with a high-gloss polish.

Jelly Roll

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Are you ready for this jelly?

A silver chrome manicure with nail charms

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Sweet meets sultry when jelly nails get a goth makeover.

With long square tips and pierced rings, this set brings thatHalloweenfeeling to any time of year.

The matching sneakers inspo is the icing on top.

A long, nude almond-shaped manicure with gold hoop piercings

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Thesilver chrome websare the perfect pairing for the little silver hoop.

Plus, the thumb makes for an unusual accent nail.

(In the best way.)

diamond nail piercing on clear polish

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A mix of gold and diamond jewelry brings visual variety.

Variety Pack

You’ll never get bored whenevery nail has a unique, vibrant design.

Swirls, smiley faces, funky Frenchies, nail piercingstake your pick.

jelly nails with long square tips and pierced rings

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The vibrant color pattern is the only thing they all have in common.

Long Story

Many will go to great lengths for a fantastic manicurequite literally!

The super long tips, perfect pewter polish, and edgy nail piercings make for a true triple threat.

ombré pink nails with hearts and gold nail piercings

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Pinky Promise

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Your smallest nail deserves a little bling.

In this case, the jewelry is the real dealthe nail piercing is 10k gold.

But any material will give you that heavy metal look.

abstract silver nails with piercing

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We love the variety of charms dangling from the golden chains.

They include a clamshell, dice, cherry, star, and rose, to name a few.

abstract black french mani with nail piercing

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orange and white Coffin nails with 3D silver details and rings

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A sharp burgundy French mani with gold piercings

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nails with swirls, smiley faces, funky French manis, and nail piercings

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super long nails in pewter with piercings

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sparkly nails with piercing on pinky

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mani with charms dangling from the golden chains

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