This Nail Trend Is the Happiest Thing You'll See This Season

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@devapollon

Devin's glittery, rainbow-hued take on a French manicure is enough to make us swoon. 

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@oliveandjune

This Olive and June-created manicure with square nails is perfection (as is that ring!). 

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@asos_lotte

Lotte demonstrates the perfect rainbow manicure for beginners to try. 

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@heartzeena

Who said rainbow nails needed to be bright and vivid? Zeena's pastel nails pack just as much of a happy punch.  

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@aude_julie

We can't think of a better backdrop for a rainbow manicure than a buttery Chanel bag. 

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@devapollon

Don't let the traditional shape of a rainbow limit your creativity; take the colours and work them up in joyful patterns to create your own take. 

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@thehangedit

Set against a pale pink backdrop, this rainbow strip may be discreet, but it still makes an impact. 

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@sarah_novio

You needn't stick to the colours in the nursery rhyme—select your favourite hues to create a rainbow manicure all your own. 

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@celmatique

Celeste creates some of the most iconic nail art on the 'gram. We love this cartoonish take on a rainbow set of nails. 

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@betina_goldstein

Betina never fails to put her own spin on a nail art trend. Case in point? This candy-stripe mani. 

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@browngirlhands

Hannah's gorgeous rainbow manicure features rich, sunbleached-looking tones. 

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@buffcs

The team at Buff give this rainbow-hued manicure a cool twist with a tie-dye finish. 

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@nnennaechem

Barely a day goes by when Nnenna isn't sporting a rainbow manicure. 

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@charlottejacklin

The contrasting hues of these daises also make for a pretty take on rainbow nails. 

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@emmanuellek_

Emmanuelle gives her nails her own edgy take by filing her talons into a coffin shape. 

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@nnennaechem

The little floral motifs are the perfect addition to this rainbow mani.

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@imarninails

A the addition of a swirl makes this fun nail art trend even more playful. 

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@evemeetswest

Ombré is one of our favourite nail art techniques—particularly when its rainbow-hued. 

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@fashionbellee

Sophie's rainbow nails match her bright wardrobe perfectly. 

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@thehangedit

Shakey hands may not wish to attempt this at home, but there's no denying it looks amazing. 

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@slipintostyle

Ellie lifts her tonal ensemble with a rainbow-tipped manicure. 

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@hannahlourobinson

Hannah creates a cool, marbled rainbow effect by swirling two different shades of the same colour together. 

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@imarninails

Why not upgrade your usual French tips with a rainbow motif? 

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@livpurvis

Liv's rainbow nails instantly brighten up her classic jeans and cream blouse ensemble. 

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@oliveandjune

Combine to nail trends in one with an ombré-effect rainbow going across your talons. 

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@buffcs

This Edinburgh-based nail salon showcases a rainbow manicure unlike any other—via different colours of roses. Gorgeous. 

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@meganellaby

One of the easiest ways to trial the rainbow nail trend is to paint a single line of colour down each nail. 

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@imarninails

Powdery finishes always look chic. 

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@thehangedit

The Hang Edit expertly outlines her nails with gorgeous rainbow accents. 

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@aude_julie

Aude-Julie enhances her rainbow manicure with bright eye shadow. 

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@himichelleli

A simple look to re-create, take the brightest colours in your nail art collection and wear one on each nail to achieve Michelle's look. 

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@harrietwestmoreland

From the ombré rainbow tips to the cute doodles, we love this playful nail art interpretation.

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@thatsaleaf

Elif creates a pretty rainbow daisy chain with her floral mani.