10 Trendy Nail Designs to Inspire Your Next Mani

After a year of being in quarantine, we’ve become experts at finding small ways to boost our mood. One of our favorite methods of self-care? A fresh mani. There’s just something about well-groomed nails that instantly helps us feel more put together. And now that we’re all gearing up to re-enter the world, we have more of an excuse to splurge on that nail appointment.

From bold, vibrant colors to fun, funky designs, here are 10 nail art designs to inspire your next mani.

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Mismatched French Tips

You’ll find that almost every summer 2021 nail mood board has a design like this. They’re a fun way to add some color and personality to your fingertips. Get creative with it and mix and match different designs to your liking!

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Pastel Yin and Yang

If you want to play around with designs without shifting all of the attention to your nails, try getting them in pastel colors. It’s a more neutral option that’s still on trend.

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Checkered Accents

You’ve probably seen checkered nails all over your Instagram and Pinterest feed by now. Make them a little more interesting this season by adding small accents of it.

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Matte Designs

Matte colors are back! Whether you opt for a bold, colorful design or stick with a matte black, there’s no going wrong with a matte look.

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Bright Florals

Keep it cute and flirty with dainty little flower designs. You can have a neutral base with more colorful flowers or have a bright base with more simple flowers — take your pick!

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Grid Lines

Meet the checkered nail’s cousin. If you have a nail brush at home, you can even try doing this design yourself!

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Swirls

We’re getting all the retro vibes with these funky swirls. BRB as we get this design in every color.

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Cow Prints

Animal prints are still going strong. We even recommend playing around with this trend by getting cow prints in fun shades.

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Thin French Tips

The French mani has been on the nail scene for ages, and for good reason. This summer, try taking minimalism a step even further with these extra thin French tips.

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Bright & Abstract

When in doubt, just pick a bold color. That might sound contradictory, but summer nails are all bright hues that clash with your outfit.

xx, The FabFitFun Team