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Will it be a vibrant, floral French manicure or pastel swirls on short nails?
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Perhaps its a combination of the popular looks.
The options are endless, people.
We tapped experts to recommend nail art ideas that never get old.
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Many are easy to do yourself while other designs might put your artistic skills to the test.
All of them, though, truly capture the essence of spring.
Read on for the cheeriest inspiration.
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Spring nail art ideas
ManicuristQueenie Nguyen’s favorite nail design for spring is amicro French manicure.
This is probably the easiest nail art to paint yourself.
New York City-based editorial nail artistAlicia Torellodescribes this double French manicure as “clean and fresh.”
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To re-create the look, you have a couple of options.
More seasoned nail art enthusiasts can create the lines using a thick striping brush, says the pro.
But if you prefer to use a guide, she recommends painting alongside a piece of nail-striping tape.
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TheEmilie Heathe Nail Artist Striping Tapeis one of our favorites.
Celebrity nail stylistElle Gersteinrecommends thisunexpected French manicurefor all nail lengths.
(See herefor the way she painted thinner tips on a client with shorter nails.)
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This simple step helps achieve as much consistency as possible across all nails.
Ceirra Carlini-Smithis behind this sunny manicure.
“Then I filled in the space using a short liner brush.”
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Surprisingly simple, right?
Her half-moon manicure embodies this sentiment for a modern twist on the timeless French.
Can’t choose between pastels and florals?
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Combine them the way Hang Nguyen does, above.
Her creation, which she calls Garden of Eden, features hand-painted florals on clear acrylics.
How adorable is this daisy-inspired manicure byRachel Messick?
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On top of being super cute, it’s alsosoeasy to do on your own promise!
Combine two ever-popular spring looks with slanted French tips and a retro flower design.
Prefer something a little less uniform?
Gerstein proposes this unexpected combination" of curved French tips and floral accent nails.
AndUN/DN Laquer’s Bad Tendenciesis almost a dead ringer for the light blue shown here.
Parks pick: the LeChatCM Nail Art.
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We also like theChina Glaze Stripe Rightpolishes.
Then, slowly and carefully, sweep on your art.
This uniquenegative space nail lookis shockingly easy to DIY.
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To get the look, the pro recommends starting with a single swirl or line using a fine brush.
Then layer additional lines with a second and third color above the initial squiggle.
“Negative-space nail art is the cure to a fear of bold colors,” says Messick.
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And it sure is a compliment magnet, too.
To replicate the design, use a thin art brush to paint whispy, half-moon-style lines on each nail.
you might either leave the base bare or apply nude or light-pink polish, whichever you prefer.
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This mod look comes at the hands of Camenforte, who recommends some very specific prep.
“Drawing on a more matte surface keeps the design crisp and prevents bleed out.”
Another tip: Definitely use a stencil, likethis one, to get the cleanest lines possible.
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As for the polish, any black and white in your collection should get the job done.
Edwards drew inspiration from Art Deco design to create this purple color-blocked manicure.
That’s where nail decals come in.
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To lock them into place, finish with a topcoat.
He usedDeco Beauty Candy Shop Stickersatop an iridescent base coat ofDaily Charme Gelin the shade Rosetta.
“Perfect pops of color complete the look.”
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Don’t worry, it’s not as hard to achieve as it might appear.
All you have to do is stack gel (Miss Pop prefersOPI gel color).
After a few coats, you’ll have a tactile, psychedelic result.
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Nothing reminds us of spring and warmer weather like a sunset.
“It’s a big nail art classic,” says Miss Pop.
Inspired by video game art, she created this look with theOPI Xbox Collection.
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Get more nail inspiration:
Now, watch a patriotic Fourth of July nail tutorial:
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