It's Finally Spring, and We're Celebrating With These 15 Nail Designs
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@imarninailsTennis-ball green is a big color trend for the upcoming year. Who says that applies to your wardrobe only? Take it from your closet to your nails with this sporty and abstract design.
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@harrietwestmorelandThis shade of orange is another one of the biggest color trends of the year. We've coined it "tiger tangerine," and its fresh, citrusy hue couldn't be more appropriate for spring and summer.
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@harrietwestmorelandIf you're a minimalist through and through, even when it comes to your manicures, then this one's for you. All you need is a neutral base coat and a tiny dot of color above each cuticle.
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@paragonnailsSay what you will about matte nails, but there's something about a glossy topcoat we can't resist. It makes any manicure, including this fun and fresh one, look elevated and purposeful. We like Olive and June's Super Glossy Top Coat ($8), which keeps our nails looking their best.
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@hollyfalconenailsA nude base and tiny hand-painted flowers make this manicure look whimsical and ethereal.
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If florals aren't your thing, gravitate toward graphic shapes and lines instead. Bonus points if you use a pastel polish, like this sky blue, which keeps the design light and fresh.
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@varnishlanePaint varying shades of green in marble-like ribbons to re-create this eye-catching design.
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@hollyfalconenailsNail artist Holly Falcone used a baby-blue nail polish for this design.
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@imarninailsWe don't know whether or not it's obvious, but we're really into French manicures lately.
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@thehangeditSure, this design looks like it would be a little difficult to create at home, but it's possible with the right tools, a steady hand, and a little bit of patience. Then, watch the compliments roll in.
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@thehangeditWho says a manicure needs to match? Take heed from nail artist Hang Nguyen and paint a different design, in a different color scheme, on each nail. The result is a perfect collage.
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@celmatiqueWe love seeing spring nail designs that use pastels in a fresh and anything-but-basic way.
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@betina_goldsteinThis '60s-inspired design is everything, especially when it comes in turquoise blue. Luckily, we know the exact shade nail artist Betina Goldstein used. It's Nailtopia Be More Pacific ($10).
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@imarninailsRemember when we said mix-and-match manicures are all the rage? Yeah, that applies to French manicures, too. To re-create this look, choose a different color for each fingertip.
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@betina_goldsteinThis one goes out to the minimalist who still likes a pop of color in their manicure.
