This attitude, of course, extends to our beauty routines.
Our manicures, to be specific.
Whatever you choose, we’re here to help inspire you.
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Ahead, find 20 nail ideas to flaunt this May (and beyond).
Neon Skittle Nails
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No time for nail art?
Keep it simple with a solidneon mani.
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Use OPI Nail Lacquer in Mali-blue Shore and Shore is Something to create thesebaby French tipsand ombre stripes.
May Flowers Nails
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As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers.
So, a floral manicure is always a great choice during this time of year.
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We especially love that this one features a wavy grid background.
It gives the mani a trendy, mod appeal.
Rainbow Zebra Nails
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Neon zebra stripes?
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The design’s rainbow ombre effect gives it a Lisa Frank vibe.
Fruit Salad Jelly Nails
May kicks off BBQ season and what’s a mainstay at backyard shin-digs?
Fruit salad, of course.
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Get the look using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Porter, Hide the Rum, and Coralcabana.
Short Watermelon Nails
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Watermelonis synonymous with the warmer months.
To DIY this nail look, start with a shimmery red base.
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Use a thin nail art brush to create the white, green, and black details.
Purple and Blue Checker Nails
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Not quite ready to fully embrace bright summery hues?
Consider thischeckerboard nail look.
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Pair a cornflower blue base with rich cobalt blue for the perfect transitional manicure.
The highlighter yellow accents make the deep blue designs really pop.
Memorial Day Nails
Looking for a Memorial Day nail look?
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Check out this Stars and Stripes mani.
To embrace the fresh aesthetic, opt for a mismatched green manicure.
This one features abstract flames and shapes, making for a creative nail look.
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This look is also quite easy to recreate.
Just use a fine-lining nail art brush to bring your abstract nail art to life.
Tangerine Accent Nails
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Bright orange nail polish works well for May, too.
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By adding black and white outlines, you’re able to give the designs a pop art feel.
To give the nails a playful allure, add white space-themed nail art.
The contrast between the orange base and the black lines gives the nail look a cool, edgy aesthetic.
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The unique approach makes the mani feel fun and fresh.
Hibiscus French Nails
If you’re looking for a vacation mani, look no further.
This floral French nail look is a show-stopper.
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Neon Tie-Dye Nails
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Tie-dye is a signature print of spring and summer.
This neon manicure is a very cheery, bright take on the pattern.
Add a few French tips to the mix to add variety to the mani.
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This one features matte and metallic finishes, creating an instantly eye-catching mani.
If you look closely, you’ll notice the swirls almost look textured.
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