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Cardi B captivates us for many reasons, from her memorable verses to her red-carpet risks.

But another headline-grabbing aspect of the artist is undeniably her manicures.

Close up of Cardi B with her hands near her face, featuring long red nails with jewels

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Just like the star herself, you never know what to expect.

She’s done everything from demure and dainty to truly over-the-top nail extravaganzas.

But no matter what her nails look like, she always keeps us entertained.

Close up of Cardi B’s slick black nails against her blue architectural gown

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The Cambodian nail pro has been Cardi B’s go-to for a decade.)

Much like her music, Cardi B’s tips keep fans enthralled.

From bejeweled stilettos to matchy moments, check out 22 of her best nail looks ahead.

Close up of rapper Cardi B holding a sneaker to her face, with long stiletto nails

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Pitch-black nails in a killer stiletto shape completed her glam, with a silver streak for extra oomph.

The whole package is a study in contrasts for the rapper’s Reebok campaign.

Red Hot

Bui knows there’s no need to mess with a classic.

Close up of Cardi B’s red nails

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Copy her mani by decking out your own tips withstickersand nail gems.

Feeling Blue

Matching your nails to your Hermes bag is undeniably next level.

Los Angeles-based celeb nail artistChaun Legendis responsible for this bold, bright blue look.

Close up of Cardi B, her hand in front of her face with a dramatic manicure

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He kept her signature stiletto shape and chose a matte finish to up the drama.

Mint Condition

We’ve established that Cardi loves a mani-handbag matching moment.

Here, she opted for mint green and lots of bling.

A cobalt blue manicure against a blue Hermes bag

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What A Gem

Where can one even start with this set: The stacked heart gems?

The red spiral accent nail?

(Though, can you even call it an accent nail if every nail is so embellished?)

Close up of Cardi B with a strawberry milk manicure

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There’s so much happening in this manicure, and we’re here for it.

French Dispatch

Of course, Cardi B wouldn’t wear any old plainFrench manicure.

WAP Watch

Who can forget Cardi’s nails in the “WAP” music video?

Close up of Cardi B with gloves adorned with opulent fingernails

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Unsurprisingly, those adornments weren’t any old mani stickersBui used Swarovski crystals for the occasion.

Going Green

Neon nailscome and go, but Cardi B makes going green look fresh and fun.

Think alien invasion when it comes to choosing a highlighter-worthy hue.

Close up of Cardi B’s hand with a mint manicure, in front of a mint Hermes bag

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Twinkling Turquoise

This mani certainly gets to the point.

A triple threat, there’s the sleek shape, eye-catching turquoise color, and jeweled base.

Bui went all out with the branding for the rapper’s collab with the athletic brand.

Close up of Cardi B with long red nails and jewel accents

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She used OPIPolishin Can’t Find My Czechbook and Alpine Snow to create this one-of-a-kind look.

For this set, Legend created a tiny replica of the rapper’s Louis Vuitton accessories on each finger.

Milk Bath

Haute couture Cardi is a vibe we never want to let go of.

Cardi B (left) and Lizzo (right) with long gold nails

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Bedazzled in silver studs and painted with fine glitter, this corkscrew accent nail is so unique and fun.

Close up of Cardi B with two gold sneakers and long French tips

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Cardi B’s bejeweled baby pink nails in the WAP video.

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Cardi B with a long bright neon green mani

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Cardi B with a wig featuring dolls' heads and long ruby red fingers

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Close up of a bejeweled turquoise manicure

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Cardi B with a long blue manicure

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Close up of Cardi B with a Louis Vuitton manicure against her Louis Vuitton bag

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Close up of Cardi B with silver metallic nails.

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Close up of Cardi B’s long pink nails with white swirls.

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Close up of Cardi B wearing a black strapless gown and white milky duck-tip nails.

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Close up of Cardi B’s long pink nails with a bedazzled silver corkscrew accent nail.

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Close up of Cardi B’s long pointed yellow nails.

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