Nude Nail Designs Match Every Season, Outfit, and Situation—These 20 Prove It

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@nailartbyqueenie

All you need for this nail design is a base of nude polish and a perimeter of mocha brown. 

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@nails_of_la

If you want a little color but not a lot of color, go for a minimal rainbow design. 

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@imarninails

This graphic black-nude combo is so sleek. 

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@imarninails

The same goes for this one. It's so simple too—just a single stripe down the middle. 

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@nailartbyqueenie

If you're looking for a foolproof design, this is it. Squiggles aren't meant to be perfect. 

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@nails_of_la

This manicure is proof that you don't need traditional nail polish to create a cool design. Just use decals. These ones are Nails of LA Nail Art Decals ($10). 

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@imarninails

I love abstract designs. Matte nail polish never looked so cool. 

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@imarninails

Minimalist nails are easy. You just need white polish and alternating lines and dots. 

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@paragonnails

A combo of rosy brown, nude, and black nail polish never misses. 

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@nails_of_la

I like how this neutral polish has a pearlescent finish. 

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@imarninails

For a unique and unexpected take on nude nails, opt for this cloud design. 

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@imarninails

Look closely and you'll see the subtle ombré glitter. 

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@paragonnails

This is a salon-worthy design you can do at home. 

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@pink_oblivion

These studded nails are so chic. Who knew I'd be shopping for nail gems and glue on Amazon? 

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@imarninails

I like these subtle nail gems too. 

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@imarninails

For a maximalist vibe, use larger gems like these. 

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@themaniclub

The evil-eye manicure is an Instagram favorite. 

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@paragonnails

I'll never stop asking for smiley-face nail designs at the salon.

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@pink_oblivion

I love this half-moon manicure. It makes me think of Lucky Charms. 

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@harrietwestmoreland

A French manicure is perhaps the simplest and most classic of all nude nail designs.