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

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4. This simple, yet elegant sparkly chevron design

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5. This unique and colorful paint job

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6. This pretty pastel look

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7. This striped style with a tropical twist

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8. This matte design with a colorful spin

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9. This sparkly style that will leave you feeling a little blue

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10. This tropical vacation at your fingertips

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

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

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13. This radical rainbow design

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14. This style that never stops sparklilng

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15. This look that lets you reach for the stars

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16. This super cool gradient design

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17. This ridiculously detailed swirly paint job

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