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What are your nails, if not little canvases for you (or your nail technician) to fill with designs, colors, and tiny little artworks? Yeah, you might say they’re here to physically shield your fingertips from constant smushing, but we say they’re there to be painted and looked at in awe. After all, nothing lifts up your mood better than a fresh mani.

As with anything, manicure is not insubordinate to trends, and if you are a real fashionista, it might take a little (or a lot of!) effort to keep up with them. Worry not, though! We’ve gathered the freshest and the trendiest nail art ideas into this one huge list to make your nail art-picking endeavors that much easier.

And if you’re not the one to follow trends, some of these nail art ideas are pretty timeless or so kooky that they defy the laws of trendiness. And what's most important here is that no matter which of these nail designs you pick, they are sure to make your day that much better!

So, from simple nail art designs to elaborate creations and from cute little things and easy nail art ideas to artworks suitable for Elvira, the Mistress of Darkness herself, this is a pretty extensive nail art picture gallery. But that’s all well and fine because if you’re anything like us, scrolling through nail art designs has a therapeutic quality. The more, the merrier! 

Now, get on scrolling until you reveal the latest gallery of nail art designs! If you find a design that is like love at first sight - be sure to upvote it so it’ll find its way to the top of this list.

Once that’s all well and done, share this article with other nail art aficionados that you might know; we’re pretty sure these colorful designs will make their day better, too!

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Aura Nails

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the henna . This is a really nice natural look nail that I love

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to know the name of the product used for the blue nails. That's my favorite color ever!

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    My Festive Nails. No Stickers Used, Hand Drawn

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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    Palm Tree Nail Art By Me

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    Lines Are Still Really Hard For Me To Paint… But I’m Working On It

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