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Who doesn’t love a little tie-dye for summer?

The technique immediately conjures images of sunny days spent at camp.

What we do have plenty of time for, however, is fun nail art ideas.

tie-dye nail art in cool tones

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Check them out, below.

Classic Tie-Dye Accent Nails

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If you typically prefer tokeep things shortand solid-colored, 1.

You’re far from alone, and 2. you might still get in on the tie-dye fun.

a short pink manicure with tie-dye accent nails

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Add a touch of fun to a simple, glossy manicure with tie-dye accent nails.

Thanks to the less saturated color selection, this French looks seasonally appropriate all year round.

Thisgradienttake demonstrates how creative it’s possible for you to get with tie-dye.

a mismatched manicure with tie dye nails

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But instead of crisp white, consider a creamier, off-white shade that edges intobutter-yellowterritory.

While the polish is still wet, drag a toothpick through it for the tie-dye look.

Finish with a top coat.

tie-dye manicure in shades of blue, purple, green, and yellow

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The blue color palette keeps things relatively minimal.

Then lock everything in with a top coat.

Bright Sunshiney Tie-Dye Nails

Looking for something a bit zestier?

A manicure with tie-dye fingertips

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Opt for neon yellow, lime green, and juicy orange swirls.

Then, use a toothpick to drag through the wet polish for a true tie-dyed effect.

Pastel Neon Tie-Dye Nails

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We love the look of this pastel neon manicure.

tie-dye halfsies nails

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Again, it’s all about the toothpick hack.

Paint your chosen colors slightly diagonally across each nail.

Then, do the toothpick trick until your tie-dye nail art looks as spliced as you’d like.

A matte tie-dye manicure in gradient colors

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Finish with a glossy top coat.

Rainbow Chrome Tie-Dye Nails

Here we have an even easier-to-DIY tie-dye nail idea.

Paint two metallic colors side by side on each nail.

Rocket Pop Tie Dye Tips - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Do the toothpick trick in between the two and finish with a shimmer orchrometop coat.

Sherbet Swirl Tie-Dye Nails

Peach,hot pink, baby blue, and pale purple?

Whether you paint them by hand or opt for cutie nail stickers, the result is happy and nostalgic.

Blue Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Classic Tie-Dye French Tips

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Tie-dye French tips are just so fun.

This is a great lower-lift option for DIY tie-dye nail art.

Watercolor Tie-Dye Nails

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Not all tie-dye has to be super stripey or swirled.

Minimalist Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Thesewatercolortie-dye nails allude to the ice-dying technique with blended and blurred color combos.

The gold nail stickers take the look to the next level.

Bright Sunshiney Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Pastel Neon Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Rainbow Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Sherbert Swirl Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Short Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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A nude manicure with tie-dye flower nail art

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Smiley Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Tie Dye French Tips - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Tie Dye Accent Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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Watercolor Tie Dye Nails - Byrdie Tie Dye Nails

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