Nail Ideas

30 Fun Nail Art Ideas to Save for Your Next Mani

written by EMMA GINSBERG
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Picture this: You’re having a rough day. It’s gloomy out, you accidentally slept through your alarm, and your coffee-to-milk ratio in your latte was inexplicably off. You’re desperate for a pick-me-up, and then, suddenly, you remember. You look down at your nails—and receive an instant serotonin hit. There’s just something about looking down at a good manicure, especially if that manicure includes a cute design, that can make your entire day turn around. From stars to hearts to tiny flowers to fruits, there are tons of nail art options out there that can make your manicure pop and boost your mood. In fact, there are so many choices out there, it’s almost impossible to narrow down the one that’s going to give you that ideal little treat culture feeling every time you glance down at your hands.

If you’re feeling at a loss for what to ask for when you visit the nail salon, we’ve narrowed down some of the most reliably adorable nail art ideas to request. You can go as simple as a colorful French, go weird with some googly eyes, or get some classic flowers—but no matter what you choose, these 30 nail art ideas are basically guaranteed to make your day.

1. Galaxy nails

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2. Blue squiggles

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3. Grey storm clouds

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4. Half-and-half

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5. Accent Stars

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6. Negative space heart

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7. Multi-pattern monochrome

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8. Moon and stars

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9. Tiny flowers

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10. Little hearts

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11. Colorful French manicure

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12. Cherry nails

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13. Melted effect

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14. Solid and squiggle combo

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15. Colorful cuticles

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16. Rainbow nails

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17. Eyeballs

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18. Double color French

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19. Butterflies

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20. Big accent blooms

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21. Crushed flowers

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22. Gold foil

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23. Tie-dye

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24. Asymmetrical French manicure

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25. Little lemons

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26. Confetti

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27. Little pearls

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28. Flower garden

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29. Leopard print

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30. Single dot

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