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Spacing out can be a good thingwhen it comes to your manicure.
The latest nail trend comes from a galaxy far, far away.
Yep, were talking galaxy nails.
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The design makes stargazing possible any time of day.
Galaxy nails can mean many things.
To help get your creative ideas flowing, we found the 20 best galaxy nail ideas to spark inspiration.
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This mani has all the colors of the early morning sky with gold stars to make it extra ethereal.
If gold isn’t your preferred metallic finish, swap it out for silver for a more cool-toned effect.
Deep Space
The mix of motifs makes this mani intriguing.
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Who thought galaxy nails would work with bows?
But somehow thismismatched manifits together perfectly.
Gold Metal
Pink and gold are always a winning combo.
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But gold foil, glitteringfunky French tipsand celestial icons make it a champion.
This design is the perfect way to sport galaxy-inspired nail art in more neutral tones.
Black Hole
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Like a black hole, its easy to get sucked into this mani.
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These black jellycat eyeFrench tips make every nail unique in its own galactic way.
The result is alittle gothand a little mysterious, but its the white stars that make it otherworldly.
Moon Struck
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What do you see when you look up at night?
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There are many ways to interpret the night sky.
Purple glittery swirls, stars, and moons sound pretty good to us!
However, when you add in metallic stars and studs, its a celestial masterpiece.
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We especially like this design forlong round nailsas seen above.
Seeing Stars
Galaxy nails dont have to be complicated!
This mani is a cinch to DIY.
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Simply paint on a clear base and add two to three stars per finger.
This is the perfectminimalistic wayto sport this trendy.
Galaxy nails are the perfect excuse to break out your darkest nail polish.
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This mani feels dark and mysterious, like the night sky.
Best of all, it only takes a few coats of magnetic black polish to get the look.
Purple Reign
Looking up at the winter night sky incites feelings of wonder.
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Get the same effect on your nails with this mani.
Here, the shimmery deep shade was used to createFrench tipsin a shape that evokes clouds at night.
To top it off, gold moons and stars bring a touch of magic.
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This mani captures that perfectly.
White stars and moons pop on this dark iridescent base color.
Clear Night
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Clear skies mean plenty of star visibilityjust like this nail design.
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Thesheer pinkbase helps show off the contrasting celestial details in black.
Adding inabstract designsmakes this a minimal, yet trendy manicure.
Glittery Galaxy
Youve seen glitter tips moonlighting (pun intended) as French manicures before.
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Consider this the galaxy nails version.
Put some bling into outer space with chunks of silver glitter, moons, and stars.
Galaxy Quest
Magnetic nail polishis an easy way to achieve galaxy nails.
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Guide the magnet horizontally across each nail to give the illusion of personalized galaxies on every finger.
Here, the square-shaped nails and deep burgundy complete the look.
Big Bang Theory
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Do you believe in the big bang theory?
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This explosion of glittery polish is quite convincing.
You don’t need to have all the glitz and glam to get the outer space message across.
A sparkle-heavy black polish will work just as well to create a magical mani.
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Rising Sun
The sun is known as a ball of fire and so is this manicure.
Space Cadet
Another great DIY option, all it takes is celestial charms for easy galaxy nails.
Start with any base of your choosingthough we love the nude your-nails-but-better hereand adorn your tips.
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Its simple yet stunning.
Gold suns and stars sparkle even more brightly on a deep blue background.
Space Station
Ready for takeoff!
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Bringpurple chrome nailsinto outer space.
The hue looks different at every angle and has that signature galaxy shine.
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