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Graduations are a time to celebrate not only your personal accomplishments but also your personal style.

But with the hectic nature of commencement, who has time to find a look?

your most triumphant while taking the stage.

Manicure with translucent neutral base, white art deco design, and small rhinestone accents

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Milky Swirls

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Looking for a chic graduation nail idea that’s not totally opaque?

Opt for a sheer, milky, neutral base with bright white swirls throughout.

The abstract black ribbons add a subtle edge to the pearlescent pink base while still feeling understated.

Neutral manicure with milky white swirl designs

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Bejeweled Nude

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Hoping to make the whole place shimmer?

Top off a demure nude mani with evenly spaced gemstones.

Glazed Donut Mani

Glazed donut manicures remain a popular pick.

French manicure with classic base and tips and rhinestone accents

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you could either ask for this at the salon orrecreate the finish yourselfwith eyeshadow.

Neutral Ombre

The neutral ombre manicure is like a laid-back modern French.

It’s classic and chic but not as rigid.

Manicure with pearlescent pink base and abstract black ribbon design

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We’re all about it.

Rose Quartz

Give yourself a boost of positive energy with a rose quartz-inspired nail look.

The look feels celebratory while keeping a relatively muted profile.

White croc pattern manicure

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This one is easily adaptable to any color pairing of your liking.

Try a polish with a pearlescent finish paired with pearl accents.

Pair with simple gold or silver rings for a statement that will stand the test of time.

Neutral manicure with rhinestone accents

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This bright and fun example features NYU’s iconic purple torch.

Manicures emblazoned with your grad year digits, though, are much more affordable and customizable.

Something Blue

What color goes best with a white graduation outfit, you ask?

Neutral manicure with painterly white cloud designs

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Baby blue, of course.

We love how this calming color gets a modern update with clear3D nail art, adding a textured effect.

Leave the look simple or add eye-catching beads, as seen above.

Classic neutral glazed iridescent manicure with simple gold rings

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College Colors

Go ahead, show your school pride.

Neutral manicure with white baby French tips

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Light peachy nude to white ombre manicure

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Layered translucent rose quartz manicure

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Pale neutral manicure with gold glitter ombre overlay

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Abstract white and translucent neutral manicure with rhinestone accents

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Manicure with negative space white split tip design and pearl accents

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Ivory matte linen nails with white baby French tips

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Iridescent vanilla glitter manicure

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Close up of nude nails with white and pastel cherry blossom nail art.

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Close up of white nails with gold star and the number “9” and “5” drawn on.

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Close up of nude nails with 24K gold leaf design.

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Baby blue french nails with clear 3D design lines.

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Close up of black French tip nails with silver gem details.

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Close up of nude nails with two blue colored lines at the cuticle.

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