However, a case can easily be made for wearing deeper polishes year-round.
Bold, rich colors like black, navy, and brown are more versatile than you think.
Twinkly Black Short Nails
Fully embrace the dark aesthetic and go with ablack manicure.
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The subtle sparkles in the polish and the gorgeous gold star designs make this look a true showstopper.
Blood Red Short Nails
Within the red family, there are so many variations.
For a rich, moody take, try out an ultra-dark blood red polish.
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Pretty Purple Short Nails
Everything about this particular shade ofpurplefeels regal and elegant.
The reflective chrome finish adds an extra pretty touch to the eggplant-colored polish.
The blue airbrushing on top of the black base evokes images of space.
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Chocolate Brown Short Nails
Brownis a slept on nail color without a doubt.
This glossy chocolate manicure proves why the shade is worth choosing year-round.
Rich Green Short Nails
Green is a stunning shade, especially this creamyevergreen color.
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While this shade has holiday appeal, we could easily see ourselves wearing it through spring.
Sparkly Blue Nails
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Bring on the glitz and glam.
For an incredibly dazzling look, go with a deep blue polish infused with tons of glitter.
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Glittery Dark Teal Short Nails
If teal is more your color, this set is worth copying.
Look for a polish with chunky, holographic glitter for maximum impact.
Black and Silver Short Nails
Yes, a black manicure is naturally bold.
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However, there are ways to make the shade pop even more.
This set, for example, merges a cool coffee swirl bas with cute pink accent dots.
Velvet Galaxy Short Nails
Why settle for one shade when you’re free to enjoy five?
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This vibrant,velvet manicurehighlights the beauty of jewel tones, like ruby and emerald.
Mix intortoise shell designswith your solid green nails for the most balanced look.
Use builder gel to create subtle strips of glossy texture.
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Green Chrome Short Nails
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Need more chrome inspo?
We’ve got you covered.
This moss polish is made even more mesmerizing with a few swipes of chrome powder.
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The reflective sheen instantly elevates the earthy shade.
Cow Print Short Nails
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Here’s another way to experiment with animal prints.
Thesecow-inspired nailswill take time to create, but the effort is well worth it.
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Baby French Short Nails
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There are no rules when it comes toFrench manicures.
Trade the classic white and nude design for a burgundy and black look.
The half-and-half accent designs showcase how stunning the hues look together.
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We also love that this two-tone manicure is easy to DIYall you need are the proper nail art brushes.
A thin nail art brush will help you achieve these sharp, precise lines.
After covering your nails in brown polish, use a dotting tool to create the mint-colored nail art.
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It’s chic and will complement any outfit.
The multicolor swirly set is abstract and artsy in the best way.
Floral Navy Short Nails
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Balance the intensity of anavy blue manicurewith floral nail art.
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The resulting look strikes the perfect balance between bold and dainty.
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