Half-sies Manis Are the Chic Color-Blocking Nail Trend You'll Want to Try

Whether you love bold, bright nail looks or prefer to keep things neutral and natural, half-sies manis are a great way to add a stylish element to any ensemble. Currently trending on social media, half-sies nails feature a symmetrical mash-up of colors (or lack thereof). Some incorporate as much color as possible; Others use the natural nail as the other half of the nail art design.

No matter how you rock the halfsies mani trend, one thing is certain: Your nails will turn heads. Keep reading for over a dozen halfsies manis that made us double-take.

Black and White Half-sies Nails

To keep it simple, start with a plain white French mani. Once dry, use nail striping tape to section your nails in half. Then paint one side of each nail black. Voila! A half-sie nail look that takes less than 20 minutes to create.

Half-sies Heart Nails

On the other end of the spectrum, we have this rather involved half-sies heart manicure. Nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens has a super steady hand and designed this manicure using a fine-lining nail art brush. Suffice it to say, you might want to book a nail appointment to recreate this color-block half-sies mani.

Dual-Finish Black Half-sies Nails

Half-sies manis can also be created with a single polish color; just switch up the finish on each side to create the half-and-half effect. Here, you have a matte and glossy black half-sies nail look with coordinating red hearts.

Graphic Half-sies Jelly Nails

You can recreate this graphic half-sies jelly mani with the Aprés Gel-X Nail Extension Kit ($117). Apply your tips, then use a sheer gray polish for one side of your nails and a glossy black for the other.

Neutral Gradient Half-sie Nails

For an ultra simple yet super chic half-sies mani, go gradient with neutrals. You can DIY this manicure with nail striping tape and the Lights Lacquer YNBB 2 Bundle ($60).

High-Contrast Half-sies Mismatched Nails

This is one of our favorite half-sie nail looks. Sapiens created it using Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Pyro, Socialite, Memento Mori, and Chiffon ($13 each). To perfect your French tips, try the Orly Half Moon Guides ($8).

Abstract Matte Half-sies Nails

For a more abstract half-sies nail look, situate most of your nail art to one side of each nail. To create these swirls and shapes, you'll need a fine-lining nail art brush. Meanwhile, opting for a matte finish creates an even artsier end look.

Rainbow Ombré Half-sies Nails

A must for color lovers, this half-sie nail look perfectly blends every shade of the rainbow with a neutral base. Nail artist Brittney Ellen created it using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Cherry Jelly, Who Loves Orange Soda, Slice of Life, Central Perk, Barry, and My Jam ($11 each)—any rainbow polish set will do, though.

Skittle Half-sies Nails

For a fun take on a classic red mani, consider a half-sies Skittles nail look in pinks and reds. This one was created using Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Voile, Toadstool, Blushing Queens, BAM, and Fire Island ($13 each).

Rosy-Pink Color-Block Half-sies Nails

This mauve and burgundy nail look is giving girly Art Deco vibes. It was designed with a fine-lining nail art brush and Gelcare UV Gel Nail Polish in Nude BB Cream, Blonded, Cabernet, Dusty Rose, Rosewood, and Taupe ($20 each).

Squiggle Half-sies Nails

For a less rigid half-sies nail look, take an outlined squiggle approach. Unless you have a steady hand, you might want to use this picture as the source of inspo for your next nail appointment. Most nail artists will be able to recreate it with ease.

Toasted Marshmallow Half-sies Nails

Is it just us or do these brown, black, and white nails perfectly capture the appeal of a s'more? Toasty, warm, and slightly charred. To DIY them, start with a crisp brown and white half-sies base. Then, use black polish and a nail art brush to create the split, negative space French tips.

Tortoiseshell Half-sies

These tortoiseshell half-sies nails are so beautifully painted, they almost look like they're glowing. Ellen designed them using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Clueless ($11 each).

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