But when designs and finishes vanish almost as quickly as they went viral, keeping up can be tough.
Fortunately for you, that’s our job.
In doing so, we were bound to emerge with a few favorites of our own.
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Curious about which nail trends made it to the top of our lists this year?
Read on for Team Byrdie’s favorite manicures of 2023.
Fancy French Manis
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“Who knew such small canvases could hold so many big ideas?
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This year, we learned just how many multitudes our fingertips could contain.
There were stunning French manicures withcrocodile,tortoiseshell, andcheckerboardprint tips (to name a few).
Plenty of neutral bases were topped off in chrome andvelvet, too.
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Whether your aesthetic is old money or clean girl, this mani fits right in.
Paint them super small and dainty, or make them big and bold with a 3D charm.
Pair them with French tips andchrome, or play into themismatchedtrend with a rainbow of ribbons.
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Whatever your aesthetic is, there’s a bow out there for you.
This year, my favorite of them all wasthe strawberry milk mani.
The mani itself is pretty, classic, and deliciously simple.
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I always feel my best when I embrace my inner strawberry girl.
We dubbed this look ‘Box of Chocolates,’ as it features varyingtones of brownarranged from light to dark.
As someone leaning into neutral manicures these days, this was definitely my favorite nail look of the year.
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And, as a bonus, the design happens to match mywrist tattoo.
“- Ali Webb, associate editor
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