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117 Nail Art Ideas To Turn Your Nails Into Tiny Little Artworks
Art & DesignFEB 23, 2023

117 Nail Art Ideas To Turn Your Nails Into Tiny Little Artworks

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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!

#1 Neon Space Cats

Neon Space Cats
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#2 My Nails Are Super Short And I Still Wanted Some Nail Art So I Painted This Little Guy

My Nails Are Super Short And I Still Wanted Some Nail Art So I Painted This Little Guy
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#3 First Attempt At Moon Phase Nails! Acrylic Overlay With Gel Nail Art

First Attempt At Moon Phase Nails! Acrylic Overlay With Gel Nail Art
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#4 Let My Daughter Design My Nails This Time! I Think She Did Amazing

Let My Daughter Design My Nails This Time! I Think She Did Amazing
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#5 Pop Art Nails By Me

Pop Art Nails By Me
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#6 Popped On My X Ray Specs For A Lil Snake Study

Popped On My X Ray Specs For A Lil Snake Study
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#7 Glow In The Dark Nails! I’m Super Happy With How These Came Out

Glow In The Dark Nails! I’m Super Happy With How These Came Out
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#8 Stained Glass Nails

Stained Glass Nails
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#9 Happy Pride

Happy Pride
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#10 Chemical Recipe For Fear: Cortisol, Seratonin, Adrenaline

Chemical Recipe For Fear: Cortisol, Seratonin, Adrenaline
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#11 Decided To Do Some Art Nouveau Nails, Vintage Vibes

Decided To Do Some Art Nouveau Nails, Vintage Vibes
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#12 Ghibli Inspired Wood Art By Me For Me

Ghibli Inspired Wood Art By Me For Me
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#13 Had So Much Fun Creating These

Had So Much Fun Creating These
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#14 Wave Painting Nail Art

Wave Painting Nail Art
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#15 Self Taught, Finally Drummed Up The Courage To Post My Own Work

Self Taught, Finally Drummed Up The Courage To Post My Own Work
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#16 Chrome Candy Cane Mani

Chrome Candy Cane Mani
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#17 Nails For My Brothers Wedding. I Love My Tech So Much He Always Does Such An Amazing Job!

Nails For My Brothers Wedding. I Love My Tech So Much He Always Does Such An Amazing Job!
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#18 Client Asked For Something She Saw On The Gram

Client Asked For Something She Saw On The Gram
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#19 Spider's Web

Spider's Web
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#20 Jumped On The Comic Book / Pop Art Nail Trend. Only Took Like 6 Hours But I’m Obsessed

Jumped On The Comic Book / Pop Art Nail Trend. Only Took Like 6 Hours But I’m Obsessed
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