86 Nail Art Ideas We've Saved for Our Next Trip to the Salon

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@buffcs

Combining two of our favourite nail art trends—marble and gold foil—to seriously chic avail. 

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@hannahlourobinson

Floral nail art is all the rage right now, but Hannah's daisy tips put a new spin on the trend. 

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@paragonnails

The inspiration behind this nail art was chocolate. We dig it. 

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@fannyekstrand

We don't know what we're more jealous of: Fanny's pastry or her cherry nails. 

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@imarninails

Inspired by quartz gemstones, this stunning nail art will make you feel calm whenever you glance down. 

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@nails_of_la

These straight lines might look simple, but they're anything but easy to create. Note how the matte background makes them pop. 

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@bubblyaquarius

Show us something chicer than this glossy, tortoiseshell-inspired manicure. We'll wait. 

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@nails_by_shellyhendricks

Another gemstone-inspired manicure to covet. We love how Shelly has outlined her opal nails with thin slivers of silver. 

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@claire_most

Sticking to powdery tones, Claire demonstrates the most stylish way to do rainbow nails. 

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@thatsaleaf

Whoever uttered the words "pink and green should never be seen" clearly hadn't laid eyes on this pretty floral manicure. 

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@emmanuellek_

Another excellent example of a rainbow manicure, courtesy of Claire Most's coffin nails. 

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@hannahlourobinson

Another interpretation of adorable cherry nails, this time with negative-space and statement pink tips. 

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

This evil-eye nail art will instantly lift clear polished nails. 

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@buffcs

We love the retro feel of these curvy waves.

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@ada_oguntodu

Assemble your favourite shades, and do small, light brushstrokes to create an abstract look reminiscent of modern art. 

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@imarninails

It would appear that cherries are the fruity nail art to flaunt right now.

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@styleIdealist

Karina proves that the accent manicure shouldn't be overlooked. 

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@alyssainthecity

Inspired by your pre-teen notebook, adorn your nails with doodles of stars, dots and hearts for a cute talon look. 

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@THEHANGEDIT

Not great at freehand painting? Paint over confetti to get this cute finish. 

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Heart Zeena

How cute are these hearts?

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

We are obsessed with these simple stars on bare nails.

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@FONGMINLIAO

These neon-pink tips are sure to brighten your day.

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Aude Julie

The brighter, the better.

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@AMY_LAWRENSON

We are loving the contrast of the nude base colour and the bright yellow. 

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StyleIdealist

For a subtle take on nail art, try alternating pastel nails. 

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Heart Zeena

So abstract!

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@IMARNINAILS

These rainbow tips are the perfect way to have fun with your nails but keep things chic at the same time. 

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@IMARNINAILS

Muted tones and simple spots—we're in love.

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@IMARNINAILS

The matte finish on this simple design makes all the difference. 

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@IMARNINAILS

Probably one for the experts, but we can't wait to take this design down to the salon eventually. 

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@paragonnails

Graphic and minimal, this nail art look is perfect for those with pared-back aesthetics. 

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Heart Zeena

In our opinion, you can't go wrong with Skittle nails. 

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@paragonnails

These galaxy nails are out of this world. Sorry. 

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@ALICEZIELASKO

If you find neon a little bit garish, this is the perfect happy medium. 

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@paragonnails

You don't need to have long nails to pull off detailed nail art; in fact, it can look all the more expensive. 

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@paragonnails

Ready for spring? Ensure your nails are too. 

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@ALYSSAINTHECITY

These retro floral nails are beyond adorable.

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Celmatique

These abstract nails are like works of art. 

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@AMY_LAWRENSON

Oh so simple but oh so gorgeous.

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@AMY_LAWRENSON

Use hole-punch stickers to help achieve this rainbow look. 

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@oliveandjune

This '90s-style nail art with daisies and hearts is so sweet. 

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@AMY_LAWRENSON

For those who want to add a little bit of sparkle, this pretty nude design is perfect. 

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@AMY_LAWRENSON

This iridescent look is out of this world.

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Celmatique

This pastel mani is embellished with letters layered on top. 

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

Switch up your manicure by utilising negative space on one or two accent nails. 

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@AMY_LAWRENSON

We love the way the natural nail shines through with this sparkly look.

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@harrietwestmoreland

Can't choose between dots or stripes? Go for both! 

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@ASOS_LOTTE

These statement tips look great with an all-black look.

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

Gold foil makes for the perfect manicure accessory. 

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@imarninails

Enhance squared-off nails with some graphic lines set against a blush base. 

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@ASOS_LOTTE

These simple daisies can be achieved at home with a dotting tool. 

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

The high-gloss finish on this easy-to-achieve look is the ultimate touch. 

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Aude Julie

Two-tone nails in bright colours look amazing. 

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

We love the contrast of classic red with simple beige.

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@browngirlhands

Transparent nails are an emerging nail trend, and they look incredible with nail art on top. 

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

Name a better colour combination than navy and gold.

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@CAITLINMIYAKO

Switch up the direction of the stripes on each nail for a chic design. 

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@hollyfalconenails

Linear nail art is still big for spring; make it feel fresh in a bright colour. 

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@betina_goldstein

Update the classic red manicure with pink tips and half moons. 

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@EGGCANVAS

We couldn't be any more obsessed with this paint-like design if we tried. 

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@ROSIEHW

Is there anything Rosie Huntington-Whiteley can't pull off? This simple white-edge finish is seriously cool.

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@heartzeena

Give a nostalgic yin-and-yang motif a spin with bright hues. 

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@STEPHANIEBROEK

Okay, who can teach us how to do this tortoiseshell design right now because we can't wait?

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@STEPHANIEBROEK

Use a fine-tipped brush to get this squiggle design. It'll be super easy to give a go at home. 

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Celmatique

Yes, those are maps. 

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@THEHANGEDIT

These sunflowers are a total work of art.

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@browngirlhands

The detail on this citrus-inspired manicure is impeccable. 

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@THEHANGEDIT

Why didn't we think of this sooner?

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Nnennaechem

Sometimes the more colour, the better. 

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@harrietwestmoreland

Pay homage to your favourite designer with a logo mani. 

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@nails_by_shellyhendricks

Tick off two big nail art looks in one with a leopard-style motif and metallic accents. 

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@THEHANGEDIT

Who knew yellow nails could look this good?

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@BUFFCS

If minimal designs are your bag, this one should be top of your list. A sheer, nude polish with gold sticker accents is beyond chic.

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@THEHANGEDIT

Seventies-inspired nail art is having a serious moment. If you're not into the usual brights, this muted brown design is easy to wear and comes with all of the same retro fun.

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@CELMATIQUE

Bright flower power talons in a rainbow of bright shades? Sign us up!

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@HANNAHLOUROBINSON

We've got big ideas for a matching gingham blouse-and-mani combo thanks to this intricately executed design.

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@PARAGONNAILS

Switch up your swirly mani but opt for a slightly different design with clashing polishes on each nail.

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@THEHANGEDIT

This halo manicure is next on our list to try, and it can be done at home. Use French-tip stickers to create the halo, and alternate which section you apply a glitter topper to on every nail.

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@BUFFCS

Give a pastel manicure a chic update by incorporating graphic shapes and negative space.

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@THATSALEAF

Not only is this green shade bang on trend for 2022, but the daisy detailing really levels things up.

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Nail art ideas: @thehangedit

This design might look a little tricky at first, but once you dissect it, we promise it's not so difficult. Use manicure stickers to create a shape running along the bottom of the nail bed. Once dry, select a lighter or brighter version of the same shade and create a larger or smaller shape across the tip.

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

Glitter isn't just for the festive season. This glitter-dipped mani works all year round thanks to its minimal nature.

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@HANNAHLOUROBINSON

Sure, we're big fans of understated nail designs, but something about this bejewelled rainbow mani is calling out to us.

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@BETINA_GOLDSTEIN

Evil-eye designs are cropping up regularly on our feed. The precision might require an expert hand, but the chic results are well worth it.

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@HOLLYFALCONENAILS

You don't need to be a wiz at nail art to nail this design (pardon the pun). Paint your nails in a blush tone, apply smiley stickers wherever your heart desires and paint a clear topcoat to seal. 

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@IMARNINAILS

There's something charmingly Y2K about this mismatch design, and we couldn't be more into it.