The wonderful world of acrylic nails is home to so many fun and innovative designs.
You’ll want to ensure you love the nail art design you choose because these manicures are long-lasting.
Acrylics tend to be stronger than gel nails,nail artist Brittney Boyce previously told Allure.
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From there, a talented nail artist can create whatever your imagination conjures.
If you’re worried about potential damage to your nails, don’t be.
We’re sure you’ll be able to find exactly what you need for your next nail appointment.
The dark pink half-moon at the base of the nail gives this set a cool Art Deco vibe.
See-through claws
This clearacrylicnail set is made better with pretty florals all over.
Gold rim
White nails always make a statement.
This luxe reverse French manicure is a 10 out of 10 in our book.
Almond swirl
These twists and turns are dizzying.
Electric French mani
Ignite your inner cool girl with this orange and yellow French manicure.
Pennsylvania-based artistSymfaninailed the contrast between orange and yellow in this eye-catching mani.
If you look closely, youll also see the silver nail gems that add a subtle sparkle.
Just look at this manicure from Brooklyn-based nail artistMeisty Gawdess.
We love each bright shade she chose to create the angled lines at the tips of this square-shaped set.
She elevated the simple set with an encapsulated accent nail on each hand.
Look closely and you’ll see the pieces of iridescent and gold glitter flecks.
And this mismatched manicure, created by Brooklyn-basedJasmine Lewis, is proof.
Of course, Nicole had to add some bling, but she switched it up on each hand.
The new French manicure
London-based nail artistZeyis responsible for artfully painting this nude French manicure.
These C-curve tips are completely hollow and outlined simply in a tan, white, or brown color.
The ring finger has Powerpuff Girls-inspired hearts in a series of similar shades.
Head in the clouds
Atlanta-based nail artistJasmine Jonesput together this sheer pink manicure with cloudy white accents.
Houston-based nail artistSophia Ricepainted this ice cream-inspired set that started with a light brown acrylic base.
Mix it up
Brooklyn-based nail artistZariah Tullochmarbled colored acrylic powders to create this glittery manicure.
She added flecks of blue glitters to the swirled creation full of bright, summery shades.
Cherries on top
Another French manicure but this time on an oval-shaped set.
UK-based manicuristElisha Emiliuscreated white, C-curve tips for these medium-length nails.
Dot work
New York City-basedAlba Marinaadded colorful neon dots to this nude manicure.
The tiny circles increase in size the closer you get to the tips.
The olive hue contrasts well with the lighter lime shade.
These long, coffin-shaped nails belong toTyra A.
Purple clouds
This swirly, purple, square-shaped manicure was carved by Los Angeles manicuristao Vo.
Vo usedblooming gelto create this gorgeous marble effect.
Notice the tiny ripples of gold glitter, almost like bolts of lightning in clouds.
Psychedelic vibe
Columbus-based nail artistAdorea Rhodesused a water-marbling technique to mix the vibrant colors in this manicure.
Moo-ve over
Atlanta-based manicuristEris Icecarved out these lengthy stilettos.
She tellsAllureshe started off with a nude acrylic powder mixed with a shimmer powder for a subtle glittery effect.
Glittery clusters
London-based nail artistNaysapput together this encapsulated freestyle set.
Her client chose a few stickers and glitter acrylic and let the artist go to work.
One nail has a black base with a slim, green alien drawn.
On the next finger, is a cow print with a white base and black spots.
There’s another animal featured in this mani a slithering snake drawn in black polish on a peach nail.
Yellow sunshine
Houston-based artistPaige Carthonexpertly crafted this bright-yellow manicure.
And her shaping of this lengthy, square set is superb.
Peach cobbler
Jasmine truly has mastered adding that ’90s-inspired curve as she did with this peachy set.
(She even sellspress-onswith the dramatic arch.)
We love the slightly glittery finish on all the nails, plus the shimmery, bronze-pinky ones.
The two brown-and-pink marble index fingers make great accent nails.
Swirly designs
Loopy lines in various shades will always look cute, like this lavender design.
We like how Zey added a heart that reaches across the middle and ring fingers.
The purple, pink, and white shades look gorgeous next to each other.
Hide your dalmatians!
Ice painted this101 Dalmatians-inspired set.
This set from Taylor is a clear one with a glitter twist.
Got my eye on you
Gawdess bodied this neon manicure with a different color on each finger.
We love that she added tiny eye details on each nail in various colors and formations.
The way she arranged the eyes into a heart shape on the index finger really takes the cake.
This set by Lewis has all the retro of the glorious ’80s.
And she expertly added the black and white lines and circles that really make this artwork so nostalgic.
Psychedelic leopard print
Where do you even begin with this colorful neon manicure?
Jasmine calls this a 90s psychedelic set and we can totally see why.
The explosion of shades works so well alongside the hints of leopard print.
The pearls and teeny silver gems make stunning 3D accessories for this fire manicure.
Flecks of glitter
Tulloch encapsulated a mix of opalescent glitters and sequins to form this stiletto manicure.
Animal style
Carthon incorporated different animal prints into this long, freestyle manicure.
The clear base makes the black designs almost look like stained glass on the transparent acrylic.
We spot croc, zebra, and leopard prints here.
We can’t decide which nail is the best because they all look so good.
She added splatters of green, purple, and pink polish to the index finger.
On the middle, are two cherries with green stems and bright red droplets.
Zey added squiggly lines in shades of purple, lavender, and white.
The length and square shape are the perfect canvas for this French.
Martin incorporated both a cow print and a C-curved French tip for this square-shaped set.
We love the teeny-tiny gem decals as well.
Luxury experience
This gray manicure is anything but dreary with its Dior stickers and swirly white lines.
To complete the manicure, they added a few colorful gems and 3D water droplets.
Then she created a 3D, cream-colored flower on each nail with a yellow gem as the pistil.
This ombre set transitions from a peachy pink to a vibrant shade on the tips.
Zebra-tipped hot pink
Jasmine created this hot-pink jelly manicure that’s giving all the Y2K feels.
The sheer neon hue transitions into zebra-print tips that look phenomenal.
We especially love the solid border between the sheer pink and animal print.
In full bloom
Add color to nude sets with cute florals, like those Lewis painted here.
We love the palette of yellow, blue, pink, lavender, and seafoam.
Teeny, gold 3D decals form the pistils smack dab in the center, bringing life to each bloom.
Vo expertly sculpted the nails into a long shape that really elevates the marbled neon green.
Smiley-face French
The French manicure has been remixed countless times and we love what Nashae did here.
On each colored tip, she added a simple white smiley face to complete this gorgeous manicure.
I’m a cow
Your manicure doesn’t have to have the same colors on both hands.
Take this cow-print manicure, for example.
The coffin shape and medium length are perfect for the animal prints.
Nashae certainly excelled at creating each flower in pretty hues.
And we love that she designed them on top of a blue ombre base.
Mississippi-based nail artistSheGotLamboedpainted these beautiful splatters of neon and pastel hues.
Vo added the simple outlines of a curvy body on the middle and ring fingers.
On one hand, they used black polish, on the other, they used white.
Multicolor prints
This printed French manicure has several beautiful hues.
Atlanta-based nail artistAmy Nguyenchose a stunning palette for Seals’s nails.
The contrast between the splotches and the French manicure tips looksso good.
Golden ticket
A metallic manicure in one solid color is sure to turn heads.
Jamaica-based nail artistCarrie Anna Malcolmused a gold chrome powder to create these lipstick nails.
Textured prints
We love the dramatic length of these textured, coffin-shaped nails from Bronx-based manicuristSlayByZay.
She chose a stunning color palette with pink, green, and purple hues.
She created a baby-blue base and on two nails added a lollipop and a candy decal.
Rainbow swirl
SlayByZay used a fabulous greige hue as the base here.
On top of the neutral color, she added squiggly lines of color that look like swirly rainbows.
She also expertly sculpted each lengthy, square-shaped nail.
Even though this manicure uses just two neutral colors, it’s far from basic.
The blues resemble the undulating waves of the sea, thanks to her marbling technique.
Pretty pastels
These medium-length, cow-print nails are super cute.
Mae shaped this coffin manicure beautifully with perfect spots.
Although we love them all, our favorite color combo may just be the baby blue and pink.
And, wow, did she deliver!
Everything the client wanted is present in this aquatic manicure.
The stiletto shape is perfect for this set, and we love the translucent teal and flecks of glitter.
We’re not sure what’s more impressive, the hand-painted koi fish or the 3D-sculpted emerald-green leaf.
Encapsulated flowers
Houston and Chicago-based nail artistSophiasculpted these nails with milky white acrylic to create the base.
Then she carefully added each bloom to the nails to begin the encapsulation.
For the love of florals
These slightly cloudy nails have the cutest 3D flowers.
Rhodes created each flower by carefully placing colorful jewels, gems, and other adornments.
The golden metallic flowers look lovely next to the vibrant blue, pink, and orange blooms.
Let it rain
Emilius added texture to this clear manicure for a"wet" effect.
She created a clear ombre so the nail fades from light pink to completely transparent.
Plus, iridescent droplets twinkle starting about halfway down the nails to the tips.
She’s a whiz at shaping, which is clear with these perfect square nails.
The shape and length make a great canvas for intricate art like these swirls.
