This set takes the idea of a rainbow gradient mani up a notch with its shimmery finish.

Keep your nails on the short side to keep the focus on the intricate art.

Bonus points if you choose contrasting, bright shades like creator@lolo.nailedit.

Neon green, yellow, orange, pink, and purple colorful manicure

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Try this look on for size.

Hot Pink Done Right

Few shades provide a pop like neonpink nailsdo.

The look is a fun way to tap into your creative side.

Short nails with rainbow gradient shimmery manicure

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Pairing complementary shades of neons in a swirl pattern on a sheer pink base creates a groovy aesthetic.

Try wearing this mani with loads of chunky gold jewelry for a timeless modern statement.

Neon Lightning Bolts

Bright nails don’t get more fun than this.

Short neutral matte nails with tiny colorful graphic heart designs

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High-shine jelly polish shades like watermelon pink and jalapeno green make this mani come to life.

The polish placement along the sides lets the nail shape and length take center stage.

The juxtaposition of pastels and brights makes for a truly mesmerizing finish.

High Contrast French Skittle Nails - Byrdie French Skittle Nails

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Here, different color block shapes come together for a unique result.

Tweed Checkmate

Typical checkerboard manicures feature larger, more defined boxes.

Here, that design gets an elevated makeover with a tweed-like feel.

Cobalt blue manicure with geometric design on accent nails

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Y2K Summer

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These colorful airbrush nails remind us of a Y2K summer print.

It’s an amalgamation of colors, gems, and flowers, yet the design works oh-so-well.

Candy-Colored Swirls

Intricate swirl patterns are a nail art staple.

Hot pink nails with pink, orange, black, and white graphic nail art

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The result is equal parts retro andBarbiecorefor the ultimate bright mani.

The pairing of bold colors with a hint of white lends a sophisticated feel.

The contrast makes for a pretty, unexpected take on classic half-moon and French manicure designs.

Colorful swirl manicure with negative space abstract design

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Psychedelic Swirls

Brightly colored,’70s-inspired swirlsinstantly put us in a good mood.

The soft curves and bright colors have us saving this mani for our next nail appointment.

Colorful French Tips

Trade classic whiteFrench manicuretips for an ultra-colorful nail design.

Manicure with pink and orange polish and tribal pattern accent nails

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Pairing this bright French with a short, square nail shape creates a funkier look.

This tropical-meets-retro manicure gives standard flower nail art a fresh feel by incorporating mix-and-match fluorescent colors.

Double points for the supersized design, which feels unapologetically fun.

Manicure with colorful neon lightning bold designs

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The carefree style works for any occasion.

This bright variation on Skittle nails is as eye-catching as it is pretty.

Confetti Nails

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A sprinkling of color is another way to wear a bright manicure.

Negative space manicure with abstract squiggle designs in primary colors

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Its sweet, satisfying, and beyond gorgeous.

Apply a shiny top coat for an extra-glossy finish on a set like these.

The thin swirls, which reach up towards the tips, give a retro French mani feel.

Lavender manicure with colorful accent nails featuring black line and dot pattern

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Each nail sports three colors for a more dynamic look.

Wavy Checkerboards

A wavy checkerboard design is a canvas for any and all types of colors.

We love this nail designwhich sports different colors on each nailbecause it results in a completely custom mani.

Manicure with bright abstract color block design

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Take this as a sign to venture outside typical brights and opt for muted shades that still stand out.

We especially like this look on short, neat nailsit looks cool and approachable.

Simply paint each nail a different colorit’s easy to achieve but looks far more complex.

Close up of colorful nails with multi-colored 3D flower details.

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The palette here gives asunset effect, ideal for your next vacation.

Manicure with peach, aqua, pearl, yellow, green, and hot pink tweed look

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y2k summer nails

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Manicure with brightly colored swirl designs

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Pink, green, blue, and white mismatched nail designs

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Short manicure with orange, white, and pastel pink French tips and cuticle half-moons

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Manicure with neutral base and brightly colored marble nail design

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Mismatched nails with neon colorful designs on gray background

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Manicure with pastel neon psychedelic swirl design

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Jelly Glitter Skittle Nails - Purple, Blue, Pink, Green, and Red nails - Byrdie Summer Skittle Nail Ideas

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Manicure with neon rainbow gradient French tips and neutral glossy base

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Manicure with alternating neon green, orange, blue, and pink base and groovy flower design

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Jewel-toned jelly nail design with glitter finish

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Multicolored circular nail design

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Manicure with green, yellow, orange, pink, and purple neon nails

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Orange, blue, and green mismatched nail design with blurred aura detailing and silver accents

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mix-n-match mani

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Manicure with neutral base and confetti tips featuring colorful and butterfly details

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Colorful swirl manicure with pastel palette

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Manicure with neutral base and multicolored abstract swirl design

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Wavy checker nails with spritz orange, marigold, black, white, purple, green, blush, blue, yellow, and coral nail art - Byrdie Festival Nails

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Manicure with neutral base and earth-toned abstract nail designs

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Neon pink, green, purple, orange and yellow manicure with reverse French tips

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Manicure with neutral base and brown, blue, orange, green, yellow, and red abstract details

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Pastel Neon Skittle Nails with purple, green, pink, mint, coral, yellow, and cobalt nails - Byrdie May Nail Ideas

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Manicure with purple, orange, blue, green, and red alternating colors and half-moon details

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