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10 Simple Nail Art Ideas That Make a Big Impact

10 Simple Nail Art Ideas That Make a Big Impact


Watching a tutorial is one thing. Trying to execute tricky nail art is another. Luckily, this season simple is totally in style — meaning your at-home mani just got a whole lot easier. Keep clicking for 10 clean nail designs to complete your OOTD. (Photo via Paintbox Nails)
Simple Shapes: Using only two colors, this nail design can be done in a slew of seasonal combos. (Photo via @rororo.your.boat)
Single Accent Nail: Start off with a neutral tone, then decorate only one nail with silver foil to make your mani more exciting. (Photo via @nailnailcloset)
Bare Base: Paint a sweet design right over your bare nail to keep things clean. (Photo via @wowwownails)
Eye See You: Let a low-key eye design right at the base of your nail be a conversation starter. (Photo via @janandthings )
Stars and Stripes: Dab on a few lines and suddenly you look like you’ve put a ton of effort into your nails. (Photo via @atxfitfoodie)
Winking Eyes: Get your flirt on with subtle lashes. (Photo via @mevmom)
Pastels: Barely there hues strike just the right balance between trendy and timeless. (Photo via @semilac_uk)
All About the Shape: Add a bit of extra oomph to your digits with a longer shape that shows off your neutral polish. (Photo via @lebloguedejulie)
Feelin’ Dotty: Grab a super small, circular tool, dip it into your favorite color and quickly pat a dot onto each finger to add an instant upgrade. (Photo via @heyimrachael)
Classic Marble: From phone cases to coffee tables, marble print is legit everywhere. Now it can even be on your nails! (Photo via @melodicnails)


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