17 Gorgeous Nail Art Designs That Will Make You Want To Get A Manicure Immediately

Most painters have pretty big canvases to work with, but nail artists do their work on a much smaller surface. The trend of highly detailed manicures has taken off thanks to the popularity of site like Pinterest and Instagram, and more and more beauty enthusiasts are finding new ways to make their fingertips look fabulous.

Plenty of us don't have nearly enough time to spend on making our nails look completely fabulous, but believe it or not, some of the most complicated-looking nail art is actually super simple to achieve. Don't believe me? Just look at this groovy style that you can rock even if you have shaky hands! And if you do mess up, there's no reason to worry — this easy nail polish remover jar will make it a breeze to take off your smudges and start over again. The most important thing to remember is to practice, practice, practice if you want to perfect your polish game!

If you need some inspiration to bust out your craziest polish colors, check out these creative nail designs. These nail artists really know their stuff, and their mastery of the craft is sure to leave you itching to try something different with your own fingertips! I think I'll try out #8 tonight.

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1. This French mani with a dainty twist

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2. This super fun neon squiggle

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3. This design that looks like it might flutter right off your fingers

smiling african american father holding laptop and looking at son at home
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4. This simple, yet elegant sparkly chevron design

Father and son on a soccer court
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5. This unique and colorful paint job

Serene gay family with a adopted daughter
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6. This pretty pastel look

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7. This striped style with a tropical twist

Family having fun
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8. This matte design with a colorful spin

African American Father and Young Son outdoors playing T Ball
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9. This sparkly style that will leave you feeling a little blue

A portrait of a senior and mature man standing indoors in a room set for a party.
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10. This tropical vacation at your fingertips

11. This look that's both under the sea and 3D

Father and daughters
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12. This Disney-inspired design that will take you right back to your childhood

Quirky Moments
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13. This radical rainbow design

Gay Couple Watching Their Son Play
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14. This style that never stops sparklilng

An adult hipster son with senior father in wheelchair on a walk in nature at sunset, laughing.
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15. This look that lets you reach for the stars

Shot of an adorable baby boy relaxing on the sofa with his family at home
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16. This super cool gradient design

Father holding newborn baby at hospital
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17. This ridiculously detailed swirly paint job

Father taking care of his premature baby doing skin to skin at hospital
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