Yes, even if you’re a beginner.
Frommicro French tipsand mismatched nails to funky stickers and squiggly lines.
Plus, tips and tricks straight from three nail professionals.
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“Like art on your nails, this abstract line design gives a simple yet alluring effect.”
Remember art is subjective, not perfect."
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White Stripes
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In this case, less is more.
We love the simplicity of these neutral nails with a thin white stripe down the middle.
“Do one to two coats of anynude/neutral colorfor the base,” instructs nail artist, Amy Oung.
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“Once it is dry, use a striping brush and apply a vertical thin line with anice white.
Apply gloss to lock in the design.”
Statement Star
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Who doesn’t love a classicred manicure?
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Take it up a notch with a simple star accent on the ring finger.
Use a nail art brush to achieve stars and many other details you’ll find in this roundup.
Try a chunky metallic shade and pair it with gold jewelry to really make a statement.
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Pastel Mismatch
We love a goodpastel nailvibe and having multiple shade options is even better.
Golden Stripes
This nail art is almosttooeasy.
These enhancements make for a unique and easy mani.
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It’s safe to say we’re impressed.
Gilded Half Moons
Teal and metallic gold collide in this chic design.
To recreate, “Paint two coats of an opaque teal color,” says Oung.
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Connect the dots with the detailer brush, and fill in the rest of the moon.
Apply [a fast-dryingtop coat] to lock in the design."
Nail stripe stickers can make achieving this look even easier.
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For more interesting shapes, like curves or lines, Taylor suggests using a striper brush.
Graphic Neon
The impact of this manicure far outweighs the time it takes to achieve it.
No metallic orneon colorcombo is off limits with this simple, chic style.
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To make this manior any manilast, “Always use a top coat!”
Canary Yellow
The contrast between the yellow base and blue dots makes this look from Paintbox pop.
Two-Tone Purple
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Purple on purple totally works here.
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Blue Dots
An easy nail art hack?
you might use a toothpick to create different-sized dots like the ones in thisChillhousemanicure.
Set with a clear coat andbaminstant party nail art.
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“Fill in the rest with one or two coats with either the polish brush,” she says.
“For more control, use a long detailer brush.
Lock the design in with a clear coat.”
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Stick with a pastel shade or go bolder with bright rainbow hues.
Keep some acetone handy to clean up the curved line with another brush.
Just like that, a pop of color is all you gotta stand out."
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Geometric Accents
This simple pastel mani got a major upgrade.
Add a triangle of tonal foil to your go-to nail polish shade to emulate this beautiful style.
Nothing more, nothing less.
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Bling Fingers
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Bejewel your nails for a minimum-effort, maximum-impact design.
Adorn the center of the nail with whatever design you want.
The witchy decals in this mani are making us long forHalloween all year long.
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If you’re not sure whichshades of bluewill pair well together, ask your nail technician.
Chevron Tips
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These chevron tips look far more complicated than they are.
All you need are two diagonal swipes of polish at the tip and you’re out the door.
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(Don’t forget to set with a top coat.)
Red Velvet French
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Now this is a rich take on the classic French manicure.
The matte base creates an unexpected finish while the glossy, matching tips really up the ante.
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Heart-Shaped Tips
Romance is in the air with these sweet tips.
The unexpected color combo freshens up the vibe while the sheer base keeps things minimal.
Graphic Edge
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Sporty, square-shaped nails look incredibly sleek with a subtle graphic design.
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The pale pink base creates the perfect canvas for the ever-so-slight black border to each nail edge.
Evil Eye Manicure
Protect your energy with this delicate DIY nail design.
Diagonal French
A diagonal French is a perfect take on the classic look.
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