Soft Pastels
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Ballet and pastels go hand in hand.
Ballerina Barbie
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A classic pink immediately conjures images of tutus and plies.
Pick the shade ofbaby pinkthat works for you and enjoy.
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Shine On
Layers of pink polish make this set sweeter than your average French manicure.
Addglitter tipsor ask your nail technician for acat eyeeffect.
This option is perfect for those looking to do balletcore the maximalist way.
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Tippy Toes
This twist on classic French tips immediately made us think of pointe shoes.
Not ready to join the corps du ballet just yet?
This design is a great way to tip-toe your way into the trend.
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Add subtle sparkles for a picture-worthy look.
Neon Chrome
This metallic manicure with neon pinkcuticle accentsreminds us of a ballerina Barbie.
En Pointe
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These pointe-inspired tips are a spot-on interpretation of the trend.
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For this set, nail artist Anna used Olive Ave Polish in the shadeBlossom.
There’s No Place Like Chrome
Paint your way into balletcore with this baby pinkchromeset.
Hard on your hands?
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Request an extra layer of base gel before the top coat to avoid chips and cracks.
Nude Chrome
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This mani reminds us of Cinderellas glass slippers.
Go for a nude take on chrome nails for a clean and polished look.
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Quiet Luxury Nails
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This subdued color whispers prima ballerina.
Halfway between taupe and mauve, it conveysquiet luxury.
This look would make a gorgeous, yet understated holiday mani.
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Sugar Crush
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Sugary glitter screams winter solstice and brings gauzy trims to mind.
This is the perfect balletcore mani to take you into the colder months.
Artist Phoebe Cascarina used the shadeFreshwater Pearlby Gelcare to create these 19th century gemstone-inspired tips.
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Head in the Clouds
Thesecloud nailsare reminiscent of the dreaminess ofSwan Lake.
Opt for decals or hand-painted clouds to achieve this look.
Celebrity nail artist Iram Shelton was inspired by a color worn bySofia Richie Graingeto create this look.
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