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Choose lace-inspired nail borders, overlays and contrasting details
Compare white and black lace nail designs by placement, pattern density and contrast, from scalloped French tips to bridal ivory and pearls, then turn your references into a clear salon brief.
Choose Tweed-Inspired Nail Lines, Colours and Accent Placement
Plan a woven-looking tweed nail design by choosing crossing-line density, base and line colour contrast, and whole-set or accent-nail placement, with pastel, neutral, blue, bow and seasonal ideas.
Choose a stained-glass nail design by panels, outlines and transparency
Plan a stained-glass nail look by choosing panel shapes, outline color and weight, transparency and placement, then turn your choices into a clear visual brief.
Choose tortoiseshell nail markings, colours and placement
Compare tortoiseshell nail markings, amber, blonde, caramel and pink palettes, and whole-nail, accent or tip layouts, then turn your picks into a clear brief for your nail artist.
Choose orange nail ideas from soft peach to bright and deep shades
Simple orange nail ideas organized by shade, from soft peach and coral to neon and burnt orange, plus orange-and-yellow gradients and a planning worksheet for your next manicure.
Compare fruit nail ideas by motif size, placement and visual dimension
Simple fruit nail art ideas compared by motif size, placement and flat or raised-looking detail, from tiny cherry accents to watermelon tips and strawberry nail art.
Choose red nail ideas by shade, motif and detail placement
Pick a simple red nail design by deciding on bright or deep red, how much of the nail is red, which motif to use and where it sits, plus an optional summer or holiday cue.
Choose purple nail ideas by shade, motif, length and finish
Pick a purple manicure by deciding shade depth, then sheer or solid color, then motif and glitter. Compares simple, short, glitter, dark and elegant purple ideas.
Choose blue nail ideas by shade, motif scale and visual finish
Simple blue nail ideas sorted by shade (light, saturated or dark), motif scale for short or long nails, and glossy, matte or shimmery finishes, plus a salon brief.
Compare celestial nail ideas by motif, placement, scale and length
Simple celestial star and moon nail ideas compared by motif, placement, scale and length, with color pairings and a planning board for short or long nails.