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#ManicureMonday: The Best Nail Art of the Week

Stunning nail art ideas — from easy DIY to crazy design ideas — one week at a time
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Mani of the Week: Doc Marten Nails
Created by: @stephstonenails

Why we love it: Dig out your knee highs, body glitter and your marabou accessories. We're loving this '90s inspired manicure, reminiscent of your favorite pair of Doc Martens. Shiny black nails accented with vivid yellow stitching transport us to a time in our lives when "Clueless" was brand-new and it was still cool to say, "As if!"

To get the look: Use OPI Nail Lacquer,$10.49, in I Just Can't Cope-acabana and Black Onyx.

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Mani of the Week: NYFW Spring '18 Floral Nails
Created by: @aliciatnails

Why we love it: As Fall approaches, NYFW is here to remind us that lighter, brighter days lie ahead (even if the fashions aren't available until next year.) These delicate, pastel blue and metallic forest green flower motifs were spotted on the runways at Creatures of Comfort Spring/Summer 2018 and we're already dying to try them. Nude nails create the perfect canvas for blue and green -- or any color pairing you choose.

To get the look: Use Essie Nail Polish,$18, in Blue Orchid and Laughin' To The Bank.

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Mani of the Week: Gemstone and Gold Bedecked Nude Nails
Created by: @nail_unistella

Why we love it: Let your hands do the talking with this conversation starter. The addition of 3D gold decals and colorful gems gives classic nude nails a trendy, blingy twist. Safe for the office, but enough edge for any special occasion. Make it your own by designing each nail slightly different.

To get the look: Use Nails Inc. Nail Polish,$15, in Elizabeth Street, Nails Inc. Fash Pack Nail Tattoos, $12, superglue and variety of flat-back rhinestones and pearls.

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Mani of the Week: Two-Toned Deep Red Nails
Created by: @paintboxnails

Why we love it: Whether you're actually starting to enjoy crisp Fall weather, or only dreaming of being able to wear your favorite sweaters, you'll definitely appreciate this Fall-hued manicure. Vampy, matte oxblood nails, accented with a sliver of crimson are wickedly cool and remind us of other red fall faves -- apples, fallen leaves, and cranberries just to name a few.

To get the look: Use Orly Nail Lacquer,$8.50, in Just Bitten and Haute Red, finished off with Orly Matte Top, $11.

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Mani of the Week: BCA Nails with Geometric Accents
Created by: @theillustratednail

Why we love it: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It affects one in eight women -- which means just about everyone will know someone in their lifetime who has been touched by the disease. Show your solidarity in style (no pink ribbons necessary) with this icy pink mani, balanced by an indigo blue linear design. It's feminine, modern and unexpected.

To get the look: Use OPI Infinite Shine Nail Lacquer,$12.50, in Suzi & The Arctic Fox and Reykjavik Has All the Hot Spots.

Nail art is one of those photogenic beauty trends that we could look at all day long. Somehow, scrolling through photos of nail art designs whipped up by nail art icons like Deborah Lippmann, Jin Soon and Paintbox is simply addictive — whether we plan to execute the nail design ideas or not.

That's why we're bringing you our #ManicureMonday series — where we show you the simple nail art, endless nail design ideas and other ridiculously pretty nails that we're finding and loving.

Keep clicking to get your weekly nail art inspiration fix.
BY JESSICA AMARIS, HANNAH SAVIN | NOV 23, 2020 | SHARES
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