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The last few years have putextra-long manisin the spotlight.
But as gorgeous as lengthy nails are, they’re not the best option for everyone.
That’s where medium nails come in; they’re the perfect middle-ground between a long and short manicure.
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And when it comes to medium-length manicures, the world is truly your oyster.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 25 unique medium nail ideas to get you inspired before your next appointment.
Create an optical illusion by matching your accent shade to your complexion.
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This nail look is an absolutely cool way to embrace neutral, natural-looking polish.
Two complimentary tones of the same vibrant shadelike this peach and red combokeep things fresh and fun.
Bold Gradient
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Cant decide between two shades?
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Pair two together for an even bolder, high-contrast fade.
Non-Boring Brown
Chocolate brownis a fitting nail color no matter the time of year.
you could keep your nail art simple and use a complementary color, like this purple-on-pink combo.
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Or, you canreallymake your mani pop with two high-contrast polish shades.
3D Accents
You dont necessarily need to go super-long to embrace impressive art.
This gold-and-pearloyster manikicks a chrome-gray mani up a notch.
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Abstract Lines
This beautifully abstract mani is shockingly easy to DIY.
Pairing nude polish with subtle, graphic line art keeps things interesting without being overwhelmingly bold.
Double-Dipped Tips
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This is not your average French mani.
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The wave-shaped tips and dazzling gold outline add an edgy feel to the traditional nail look.
A Bit of Blue
Electric blue polishlooks gorgeous on medium-length almond-shaped nails.
Use Essie Nail Polish in Butler kindly and Skinny Dip to achieve this exact look.
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Classic Red
A simplered manicureisalwaysa great choice, and this vibrant nail look is perfect proof.
Achieve a similar look at home using Cirque Colors' Nail Polish in Pyro.
Sunshine Spots
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Another easy DIY option?
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Use a dotting tool to place your vibrant yellow dots exactly where you want.
Tie-Dye
Crocodile print manicuresareveryon-trend.
Celestial Fade
Thisfrosty manicureis definitely worth recreating.
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Jade and Gold
Theseevergreen nailsare glamorous.
The gold accents underneath the green French tips create a cool negative space effect.
It’s equal parts simple and statement-making, giving you the best of both worlds on all 10 fingers.
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Sunset Aura Nails
This red and orangeaura manicurebrings the beauty of a summer sunset to your fingertips.
You’ll need Essie Nail Polish in Outside the Lines and Send a Message for this look.
Interlocking Squares
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Remember those optical illusion paintings?
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Well, this takes that and interprets it into a captivating red-and-blue mani.
Create a cool accent nail by using the contrasting colors in a yin-yang design.
Geode Nails
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This gorgeous mani looks exactly like the inside of a geode.
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