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When it comes to manicures, these days, anything goes.
Add a few tiny nail gems to kick things up a notch.
Extra Long Royal Blue Shimmer
All shades of blue nail polishespecially deeper huesare trending.
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A deep blue shimmery polish lends a rich and sophisticated feel to extra-longgel nails.
It makes a statement in its own right, no nail accessories or art necessary.
Iridescent studs add sparkle and another layer of dimension to this pretty manicure.
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Lock in the manicure with an extra glossy topcoat to give the nails an edgy, wet look.
Pairing an opaque white tip with a classic nude color draws the eyes to the length of the nails.
This look is an easy way to take nails from zero to 100.
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Golden Tips
Not every long manicure must be perfectly square or pointy.
Sometimes, an asymmetrical tip is in order.
Celebrity nail artist Pria B used Sissi3D gelto create the thick tips on these custom, gilded nails.
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Gold chrome helps this set mimic the look and feel of chunky gold jewelry.
3D Twizzler Nails
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When seeking a conversation starter, consider a 3D manicure.
In this look, pops of raised red swirls sit atop atraditional French manicurefor an unexpected twist.
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Animal Print Tips
Unexpected color combinationslike this pairing of chocolate brown and aquamake for a fun manicure.
This French set featuresanimal print tipsand tiny rhinestones for a playful look.
For a bright take on the look, rock neon shades of orange and pink.
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A few nail gems in varying sizes further play into the cosmic effect.
Thin flames as you reach the tips and a matte beige base color give the style some added edge.
The shape and length are essential here, providing ample space for the design.
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An assortment of gold balls, crosses, and pearls soften the black polish while maintaining a semi-gothic feel.
The look is equal parts sophisticated, sexy, and fun.
The soft pink hue makes this set all the more femme.
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Dark Jelly Nails
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Nail piercingsadd an instant edge to your manicure.
Here, small silver hoops sit on the side of long, square, black jelly nails.
Nail artist Angel My Linh mixed black nail polish with a base coat to create the dark jelly effect.
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Consider this nail art that will surely make the Pinterest board rounds.
A tapered square medium-length nail provides ample nail-art real estate without compromising functionality.
It is the perfect manicure for when you might’t decide between a solid nail color or fun nail art.
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Retro-Inspired Nail Art
Pointy almond nails are the perfect shape for a split-color tip.
Keep the tips glossy and the base of the nail matte or vice versa.
Mixing and matching polish textures creates a chic contrast.
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The darkness of this manicure is perfect to flaunt all winter long.
Then, come spring, swap black polish for nude or a bright color for a fresh new look.
We’re getting major 90s-esque Tetris vibes here!
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Complimenting color families, like this peach polka dot look, makes for a more uniform-looking manicure.
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