Nail designs aren’t just simple little mood-boosters that women do in their spare time. It is an art. Women have been passionate about keeping their nails up to fashion since the modernization of man. From simple enamel to dye from Henna plants, nail art has gone a long way.

Women have given their nails color and style either as an indicator of their social status or as a symbol to communicate between subcultures. Nail polish is relatively inexpensive compared to other cosmetics so anyone can apply some flair to their nails. Since women have lovely long fingers, adding a splash of color will enhance them. The nail design that you choose will speak volumes of your personality.

Cute Nail Designs

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Bubbly gals who want to add a special cutesy touch to their nails should remember to go for bright colors. Consider soft colors too; solid colors are too overpowering. You want your nails to look tastefully feminine or even flirty and fun. Think pink for the classic design. Using a variety of colors is also recommended if you want to add some more spice.

Easy Nail Designs

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If you’re pressed for time or not particularly artsy, simple and easy nail designs are for you. Gentle tones like lavender or jade look great on their own, though adding your own personal touches would be better. Bolder colors are perfect if you want to accentuate your nails. Fiery red or jet black are ideal for punky-cool girls on the go. While the simple but classic French tip is perfect for ladies looking for a neat and simple design with a touch of elegance.

Nail Polish Designs

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If you really want to stand out, try adding in some intricate designs on your nails. Simple shapes or complex little caricatures will look great if done carefully and steadily. Try setting a theme to balance the designs. Your nails will have that extra “oomph!” that will get you through the day.

Acrylic Nail Designs

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Acrylic nail polish is more convenient than regular nail polish. It has a significantly less offensive odor, it dries faster, and it is easier to clean up. Because of its advantages, you can try out more elaborate patterns with acrylic nail designs.

Nail Designs for Short Nails

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Gals with short nails often think that they’re not suited for colorful and chic nails. Not true. Short nails can be designed in a number of ways. You can have just as much fun with short nails. Just remember to keep the spacing on the pattern of your choice even. That way your nails won’t look cramped and shorter than it is.

Toe Nail Designs

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Love to wear open-toed sandals and flip-flops? Flaunt those toes confidently with vibrant nail art! Sweet colors make your feet look darling while dark colors add a certain allure to your toes.

Gel Nail Designs

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The thing to love about gel nail polish is its sturdiness. It can last for weeks at a time without chipping or breaking. These are great for hardworking girls who love seeing some color on their nails. You won’t have to worry about your nails with this kind of nail design. Active and glamorous gals won’t have to miss on the action anymore! Be sure to get a style that you won’t mind wearing for a while though. Gel nail polish lasts a long time and, consequently, is also quite difficult to remove.

Christmas Nail Designs

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Whether you’re naughty or nice, Christmas-themed nail design will strengthen your holiday cheer. Green, red, and white are the traditional colors of Christmas. You don’t have to limit yourself to Christmas trees and Santa hats and snowmen though. Remember that Christmas is a very colorful time of the year. Lights and music and laughter! Make your nails glow by trying out all sorts of combinations.

Summer Nail Designs

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Who doesn’t love summer? The sun, the sea, the endless days of fun and excitement. Paint those nails with summer colors to really get into the season of glam! Go for light greens or perky pinks and yellows and oranges or refreshing whites and blues. Even if it’s not summer you can still try out these summer nail designs to look cool and energized.

Halloween Nail Designs

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If you want to spruce up your spooky Halloween costume, try adding some flair to your fingertips. Creepy-crawlies, hollow skulls, dripping blood, get into the Halloween spirit with spook-tacular nail designs! Or if you’re an avid fan of the strange and you just want to have deliciously bizarre or macabre nails, these nail designs will be perfect for you.

Pink Nail Designs

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Feeling girly and quirky? Consider painting your nails with graceful hues of pink. You can add sparkles or delicate ribbons or even sassy patterns. Everything looks great with pink. You’ll look and feel stylish and classy with this timeless design.

French Nail Designs

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French nails have a distinctive clean cut, great for those looking for a more conservative but feminine look. Your fingertips will appear more lithe and refined. With its subtle tone and precise motifs, anyone can pull off this design.

Nail Art Designs for Beginners

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Beginners should always start with simple designs. To those who are unfamiliar with balancing the right colors, one type of polish should be enough. But if you really want to try something more creative, you can add a neat and basic pattern, preferably on the tips of your nails for a start. Nothing too fancy. You don’t want to overdo it and muddy your nails.

French Tip Nail Designs

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Nothing beats a classic. If you want to add some zest to your fingertips but don’t want them to look too packed, French tips are the way to go. Only the tips are coated with color, the rest of the nail should remain clean and colorless. You’ll achieve a mature and sophisticated look with these nails.

Black Nail Designs

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Gorgeously mysterious, black is a color that can suit anyone. Plain black is daring and sexy. If you add some dabs of lightness or some sassy streaks, it will give your fingertips a more playful appearance.

Black and White Nail Designs

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Black is the absence of color while white is the presence of all colors – let these two opposites collide and you’ll get a tasteful blend of light and dark. Symmetrical but with an edge of severity, this look is trendy and audacious. Any fashion-forward gal should consider this design if she wants to stand out.

Unique Nail Designs

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Want to have distinctive nails? Experiment with color, texture, and stability. Add glitter or mix up clashing colors or get creative and stencil your own design! But for those who are truly brave, tiny beads or chains or bows are the trend right now. See how unique you can make your nails look.

Do It Yourself Nail Designs

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Get inspired and start painting and decorating your own nails. You can personalize your design as much as you want. Make your nails match your character and lifestyle.

Spring Nail Designs

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Spring is the season for fresh beginnings. Floral patterns with soft colors are best for getting the feel of spring on your fingertips. Vibrant hues, like the wings of a spring butterfly, will also look gorgeous. The trick is to use relaxing colors and soft patterns.

Glitter Nail Designs

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Dazzle the crowd with glittery nails! Using only hints of glitter will give your nails a sophisticated but funky appeal. Coating your whole nail with glitter, on the other hand, will make your fingertips sparkle like the stars in the sky, very chic and glamorous.

Hello Kitty Nail Designs

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You can never be too old for Hello Kitty. This charming pink and white feline will make your nails look quirky and very girly. Great for the child-at-heart who just can’t get enough of everyone’s favorite kitten.

Stiletto Nail Designs

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Sexy and dangerous, these nails are meant to impress. The sharp tips screams for attention. If you want to look wild but classy, consider getting stiletto nails. Because of their unique shape, you’ll have great fun designing them as well. Just be careful with those sharp ends!

Zebra Nail Designs

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The zebra print is a classic favorite. With its simplistic but gorgeous pattern, what’s not to love? It’s also easy to apply so anyone can try it.

Purple Nail Designs

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For those who want their nails to have a touch of royal elegance. Rich but soft, you can try on different patterns with this design. This style is great for girls who want to look girly but at the same time stylish and clever. This nail design is easy on the eyes and a delight to behold.

Easter Nail Designs

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Use lots of eye-catchingcolors for this design. This style will give your nails a pleasant childlike charm. Cute and dainty is what you’ll want to go for. Just remember all those colorful Easter eggs you once (or still continue to) hunted for. Make your nails look magical!

Funky Nail Designs

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Think of angles and odd shapes and dazzling colors. You want your nails to look unconventional without being tacky. Experiment with lots of patterns and colors. Be as creative as you want.

Winter Nail Designs

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Cool and frosty, that’s what comes to mind when you think of winter. It’s a season of soft, light color. Make your nails look pleasantly chilly by dabbing on some snow or ice patterns. Snowflakes are great inspirations for this style.

Leopard Nail Designs

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Show off your wild side with this look. Leopard print is very stylish and saucy. It goes great on any background color too. Your nails will look fierce with leopard prints.

Nail Designs for Kids

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Go for cute little patterns on delicate colored backgrounds. Stay away from the daring styles, there will be time for that in the future. For now, stick to the simple joys like sweets or flowers or stuffed animals. Overly complicated nail designs won’t suit kids. Those will ruin the child’s natural humble charisma.

4th of July Nail Designs

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Red, white, and blue are the national colors. You can mimic the national flag with its stripes and stars, or you can make your nails pop with a striking fireworks pattern. Display your patriotism on your nails!