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With their colorful, chunky jewels and liberal use of chrome, they were all about creative freedom.
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Nothing was off-limits, and that bold spirit is something were craving more and more these days.
And remember the rule Jackson lives by: Nail art has no rules.
This versatility is likely why the look has never really gone out of style.
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One of our favorite, more modern iterations of the classic French is the micro French.
We also love the ombre French, which blends the line between polishes for a gradient effect.
Nail artist Sarah Chue suggests experimenting with what she calls the American French or naked French.
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This look featuresnatural-looking tipsmade from a soft-white polish (likeOrly Nail Lacquer in Sea Spray).
Just ensure to seal in your design with a thin layer oftopcoat, says nail artistMiss Pop.
Her pick:Essie Gel Couture Top Coat, which dries down with a high-shine finish.
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you’re free to also get a smiley-face manicure at home using press-ons.
BothHeyHaeandSalon Perfectoffer adorable sets adorned with happy faces.
“Chrome is a moment that makes me think of CDs,” she says.
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To achieve this look, Robles recommends using powders from the Japanese companyKokoist.
The brands chrome pigments come in apen formatwith a rounded sponge tip for easy use and utility.
Airbrushed Details
Maybe you cultivated a collection of airbrushed T-shirts.
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Perhaps youve stood in front of a hazy backdrop while posing for professionally shot photos.
Regardless, these nail looks are sure to spark some nostalgia.
To achieve hearts like the ones shown above, Robles uses an airbrush system like the JapaneseAirtex Airgel.
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And theyre the perfect accent for your next manicure influenced by this era.
you could monogram a few nails, add some designer-inspired charms, or do both to complete this look.
Tiny hoops or small, dangly charms are an easy way to incorporate this trend into a manicure.
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To achieve this design at home,nail stampsare an easy solution.
Bedazzled Nails
It seemed like everything in the 2000s was bedazzled.
And truth be told, something about all that bling made us feel special.
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