Nails of the Day

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WAH Nails in London nailed mixing and matching - literally.
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Georgina's adorable 3D snow globe makes her holiday nails extra cheery.
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We'd rock Kelly Hanelt's nails more than once in a (half) blue moon.
Kelly Hanelt
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NOTD November 25 600
Mr. Senior would definitely disapprove of Jennifer Petruso's candy cane nail art. It is too early for Christmas! But we give them the green (and red) light!
Jennifer Petruso
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Kerlynn's nail art is beeutiful.
Kerlynn
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NOTD Nov 21 600
Bejeweled - a computer game or the most dazzling nail art by Donne and Ginny Geer?
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NOTD Nov 19
Jolene supports cancer awareness with delicate mustache french tips for No Shave November.
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Melody Botteicher's funky floral nails are perfect for fall.
Melody Botteicher
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NOTD November 13 600
What's black, white and red all over? Melody Botteicher's nails!
Melody Botteicher
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Everything's better with a touch of gold (literally!).
Thefashionstore / Instagram
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NOTD November 11 600
Melissa Dewey says, "Love this Fall look." Seconded!
Melissa Dewey
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NOTD November 4 600
Emily Jones made her manicure freehand. We have a true nail artist in our midst!
Emily Jones
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NOTD October 25 600
Linda Montgomery's "The Little Mermaid" nail art definitely doesn't flounder (get it?).
Linda Montgomery
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NOTD October 22 600
Flower Power nail art from Mei Yong is fantastic.
Instagram
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NOTD October 21 600
Aja Purganan's Lisa Frank nail art is so '90s.
Instagram
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NOTD October 18 600
Dayana's panda nails are lmost as adorable as the real things.
weheartit
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NOTD Oct 17
Maelle's deep green and acorn autumn nails would be perfectly paired with a cup of hot cider.
Instagram / Maelle
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Rebecca's triple pastel outlined half-moon manicure looks like a rainbow breaking through on a grey day.
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Trexy Palen's black and gold nails are inspired by Sirius Black's family tree from Harry Potter.
Trexy Palen
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NOTD October 9 600
Elaine Wee's nail art is purrfect.
Elaine Wee
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NOTD October 8 600
Jennifer Petruso's cheetah spot nail art is, dare we say, spot on.
Jennifer Petruso
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NOTD October 7 600
Ada Budynek's emerald matte polish manicure with a holographic accent nail are simple with a bit of edge.
Ada Budynek/Instagram
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NOTD October 4 600
Violetta Donas is a self-described "nail master" and we tend to agree after laying eyes on this rainobow french manicure.
Violetta Donas
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NOTD October 3 600
Lisa Melina's rosy nail art is fabulously floral for fall.
Lisa Melina / Twitter
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NOTD October 2 600
Megan Wolf makes black and white a little less bland with one turquoise accent nail.
InstantMeganX0/Twitter
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NOTD October 1 600
Holy houndstooth! This manicure by Gosia Pio is hot stuff.
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NOTD September 30 600
Kaitlyn McPhail shows some school spirit with a spin art-inspired gold and purple manicure.
kaitlynmcphail/Instagram
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NOTD September 27 600
Anne-Sophie, a graphic designer and illustrator, doesn't relegate her work to 9 to 5 — she uses her art skills to make amazing geometric nail art.
littlepea/Instagram
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NOTD September 26 600
Nail artist ling811 uses bling, colorblocking and intricate details to create this magnificent manicure.
ling811/Instagram
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NOTD September 24 600
This aqua and gold manicure from Ahlam Ahmed has the Midas touch.
Ahlam Ahmed
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NOTD September 23 600
Nail Artist David Dui aka The Nail Da Vinci shoots for the stars with this sun and moon manicure.
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NOTD September 20 600
What's black, white and gold all over? Charme's chevron nail art!
beautifullycharme/Instagram
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NOTD Sept 19 600
@julesnails' not-so-mellow yellow nails brighten the darkest of days. Especially with the addition of a textured shimmery coat.
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NOTD September 18 600
Summer is coming to an end in many parts of the country, but Andrea Rojas is from California where nautical nails are appropriate all year long.
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NOTD September 17 600
Trexy Palen sent us her first attempt at nail art and her watercolor creation looks far from novice.
Trexy Palen
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NOTD September 13 600
Butter London gave Joanna Douglas nail art that shines bright backstage at New York Fashion Week.
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NOTD September 12 600
Butter London manicurist Katie Hughes models the Milly by Michelle floating nail art backstage at New York Fashion Week.
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NOTD September 10 600
Spotted: Delicate nude and glitter nails courtesy of Essie at Jenny Packham's runway show for New York Fashion Week.
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NOTD September 6 600
Nail artist Jin Soon Choi took over Yahoo Shine's Instagram for New York Fashion Week. Check out this amazing manicure on model Alyssa Shapiro at the Tess Giberson show.
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NOTD September 5 600
This abstract manicure by Rebecca Fleming perfectly captures the colors of the rainbow. #ROYGBIV
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NOTD September 4 600
Vacation nails done right by @nail_boy.
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NOTD September 3 600
Nail artist Bee Lalli's instagram handle says it all — these are definitely some classy claws!
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NOTD August 30 600
Ward off unwanted spirits with this evil eye nail art from Cindi Perkins.
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NOTD August 29 600
Drawing inspiration from Eric Carle of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" fame, nail artist Mayumi Kuwata made this novel mani.
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NOTD August 28 600
New York nail guru Jin Soon Choi shows Shine how to DIY this geometric manicure. Click over to shinenailsoftheday.tumblr.com to learn how!
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NOTD August 27 600
Be black tie ready anytime with this dressed up manicure by bogachka_no_problem. Suit up!
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NOTD August 26 600
LaToya's long geometric nails have me reaching for the biotin to get a similar look.
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NOTD August 23 600
TheMsManicure made this marvelous black, red and polka dot manicure for a hippie-like look.
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NOTD August 22 600
Erin Carbonneau's cherry blossom nail art makes us blush.
Erin Carbonneau
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NOTD August 21 600
Gerry Gray's primary color manicure is boosted up to nail art status with complimentary dots.
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NOTD August 20 600
SHIZUKA New York Salon modernizes the age-old wedding day maxim — "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" — with this glitter and gold nail art.
SHIZUKA New York
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NOTD August 19 600
Karolina Skyba created this mesmerizing manicure that reminds us of iridescent marble.
Karolina Skyba
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NOTD August 16 600
Antoine told us that his friend Angel Son is extremely talented — and we definitely have to agree after laying eyes on this gradient streak manicure that glitters and shimmers!
Angel Son
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NOTD Aug 15 600
We're celebrating what would have been Julia Child's 101st birthday with cupcake and fuschia nails. Happy Birthday!
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NOTD August 14 600
Sophie Vigil takes a walk on the wild side with this cheetah-like ombré and crackle manicure. ROAR!
Sophie Vigil/Twitter
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NOTD Aug 600
Polka dots, stripes, glitter and stones atop a simple baby blue base are feminine and fun.
Jennifer Petruso
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NOTD August 12 600
Daisies, dots and a sunshine yellow accent nail combined make for a picture perfect flower garden manicure.
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NOTD Aug 9 600
Jennifer Petruso's cosmic nails are out of this world...But really!
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NOTD Aug 8 600
Courtney Hagel has our heads spinning (in a good way!) with this marble print nail art.
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NOTD Aug 7 600
Molly Malczynski's nails tap into two of the hottest trends: ombre and pastel.
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NOTD August 6 600
Halloween may be months away but these "eye see you" nails from 16-year-old Jess translates creepy and crawly into the dog days of summer.
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Elena Sandina's nails are inspired by Ikat fabric print. "Since fabric inspired nail art is so popular right now, I decided to make my own version of it," Sandina told Yahoo! Shine. Check out her awesome nail tutorial here.
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Erin McCullagh's intricate tribal nail art would work perfectly at a summer music festival. Hint: Lollapalooza is this weekend!
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Sarah Maki's abstract design is accented by silver glitter and rhinestones. There's nothing a little shimmer can't do.
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Mellisa Dewey's nail art takes simple primary colors to a whole new trendy level with this colorblocking mancure.
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NOTD July 30 600
Ria Malapitan from Hong Kong added a golden touch and a burst of color to a classic black base.
Riley Yumang
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NOTD July 29 600
Cassidy Rockwell, well, rocked this glitter triangle manicure.
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It's impossible to get bored with Pinterest user Pascale De Groof's nail art. The detailed designs scream skill and beauty. Wow!
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NOTD July 25 600
This manicure took Katy Perry's hit lyrics to heart when the songstress sang, "I want to see your peacock." Danielle Elias Cosentino's nail art rocked it.
Danielle Elias Cosentino
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NOTD July 24 600
Katie Duong sent us a shot of her metallic, triangular nail art. We love how she uses shimmery polish for a geometric pattern.
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NOTD July 23 600
Elena Sandina's nail art combines the best quality of honeybees—their vibrant colors—and royalty to make this Queen Bee manicure. Queen Bey take note.
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NOTD July 22 600
What better way to celebrate the coming of the royal baby than with England inspired nails courtesy of Pinterest user Claudia Berry?
Claudia Berry
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Shine reader Shavonna Smith submitted these blinged out and totally on trend nails with the tagline, "a little greenery for the scenery."
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Jennifer Petruso sent us her spin on the classic french manicure. Florals and metallics give the traditional style a summery feel.
Jennifer Petruso
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Vlog LEAFtv would make artist Piet Mondrian proud with this manicure interpretation of his famous abstract compositions.
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NOTD July 16
Ebony's daisy nail art gives flower power a whole new meaning.

Ebony City Glam
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Tumblr blogger Breakfast at Yurman's uses gold glitter to create a classy half-moon mani over a subtle pale pink base.
Breakfast at Yurman's
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NOTD July 12
There's never a dull moment with confetti nails as shown by Facebook user A Polisholic.
Facebook user A Polisholic
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Shades of gray have never been so sweet with this novel work of nail art pinned by Ashlee Sara Jones.
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NOTD July 10 600
Splatter paint isn't just for wall art. Make your nails your canvas like Instagram user Chaneliman.
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This multicolored, multi-textured manicure pinned by Josephine Curley gives new definition to mixing and matching.
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NOTD July 8
Tone down bright orange nails with eclectic, simple stripe designs like Pinterest user Kesha Graham.
Pinterest user Kesha Graham
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This sweet and subtle mani pinned by Allie Lea takes classic polka dots to a whole new level. The cascading spots create a waterfall effect that are entirely captivating.
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NOTD June 2
Blogger Bassoma Abel's ice cream nails will have you dreaming for a double scoop. Happy National Ice Cream Month!
Bassoma Abel
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If Flickr user JaneBar ever loses her way, she can put her playful manicure to good use and point her in the right direction.
JaneBar
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We're celebrating this Friday with some floral nail art. Happy Floral Friday! Thanks, Nail Salon Avarice.
Nail Salon Avarice
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Check out this contemporary twist on a classic french manicure. The metallic and matte combo from blogger Style Haul make this so 21st century.
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NOTD June 26
Tumblr user The Science of Suzie jazzes up pastel nails with funky geometic shapes.
Tumblr user The Science of Suzie
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Pinterest user Brittany Laughlin incorporates the colors of the summer—coral, turquoise and sand—into her geometric manicure.
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From Pinterest user Zoe Douglas
Pinterest user Zoe Douglas accents her pop-art pink with chevron and glitter.
Zoe Douglas
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@Manda_Chvz sent us this photo via Twitter. Love the hot pink and playful accents!
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We love the pink and green combo on Coco's lengthy tips.
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nails of the day, june 19
Elena's abstract nails really caught our eye. Very creative!
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nails of the day, june 18
Andrea Gavaldon from Newark, California is loving her owl nails. So are we!
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nails of the day, june 17
The question on our minds today: how did Bere get her nails to look like beautiful marble?
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nails of the day, june 14
Check out this awesome BBQ-ready manicure! Keri Blair Walden of MAC Cosmetics created the look for Jess Kapadia, the Associate Editor of FoodRepublic.com.
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16-year-old Jess was inspired by the movie "Up" for her mani.
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nails of the day, june 12
Ximena Woods submitted this photo, saying it's her current fave color combo. Very cute!
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nails of the day, june 11
Melissa's crystal-encrusted nails are bringing the party!
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nails of the day, june 10
Coco's nails remind us of a Funfetti cake! She says she used White Wet n Wild polish as a base and Sally Hansen nail pens and glitter polish on top.
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nails of the day, june 7
Kavya's monarch wings are so stunning! We're definitely going to copy this.
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nails of the day, june 6
Audrey's dotted nails are fairly simple to create, but her color choices (love the silver base) and perfect diagonal lines make them a standout look.
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Virginie Albert's purple floral design is so pretty. Loving the 3D dots!
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nails of the day, june 4
Emily's electric nails are so unique! We love the heart accent nail.
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nails of the day, june 3
Joy's glittery rainbow nails take us back to our childhoods.
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nails of the day, may 31
We're totally obsessed with Alice's Pac-Man manicure. Check out her blog called One Nail To Rule Them All.
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nails of the day, may 30
Elena Sandina writes, "I am not a professional, just a girl who is in love with nail polishes." Her marbled nails are gorgeous!
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nails of the day, may 29
Elena Sandina's (@LenaSandina) sheer floral and plaid motif is just right for spring.
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nails of the day, may 28
Katrina gets a new design every month. This star design is so festive!
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may 24, nails of the day
Gabi Montemayor created an update French manicure with a sheer neutral base color and bright aqua tips.
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nails of the day, may 23
Ruth Naidu says she's a beginner, but we just love her polka dot mani.
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nails of the day, may 22
Chandra Butler loves polka dots. This look would be easy to recreate by carefully dripping tiny dots with your polish brush or a toothpick.
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may 21, nails of the day
Tyra created this fun style using Sally Hansen polish in Lacey Lilac with Hard Candy's Black Tie Optional confetti topcoat.
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may 20, nails of the day
We just love Collette Ojeda's heart-themed nails.
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nails of the day, may 17
Shavonna refers to this mani as "a little greenery for the scenery."
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nails of the day, may 16
Maribel Taverner of Staten Island, NY created two-toned sparkly purple nails.
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Check out Ashvin Sandhu's simple mani. The contrast between the matte purple base and glittery tips is so fun!
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We love the mint green of Celine Peña's manicure. Nearly every nail is different, but they all look great together!
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nails of the day, may 13
Erin McCullagh's playful "under the sea" nails make us smile.
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nails of the day, may 10
Charlene Scott's nails were inspired by dogwood blossoms around her house.
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nails of the day, may 9
Christina Magallanes says she's addicted to nail art. She's done many designs, but this floral print is our fave.
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16-year-old Keisha Jones from Atlanta sent us this photo of her ombre animal print mani.
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nails of the day, may 7
Skyla Ormond used a sponge technique to create gradient nails. It required six different polishes, including glitter and topcoat. So pretty!
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Erin Mcpherson's blue striped nails are preppy chic.
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nails of the day, may 6
Crissie Whalen is wearing a lovely lace and butterfly pattern.
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nails of the day, may 3
We're suckers for polka dot nails in creative color combos. These black and gold digits were sent in by Sarah Marshalek from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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nails of the day, may 2
Kara Thompson goes nautical! We love how metallic silver polish was thrown into the mix.
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nails of the day, may 1
Michelle B. added some musical flair to her nails. We're obsessed with this color combo!
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nails of the day, april 30
Joy Gomez from Manila Philippines submitted this photo of her ombre manicure. It's like a pretty sunset!
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nails of the day, april 29
Diana Garcia likes to mix and match different black and white patterns.
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nails of the day, april 26
Jennifer Zopko says she gets a different manicure every two weeks, and that her friends always try to outdo each other. Sounds like a fun competition!
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Mallorcah's nails match the fabric in the background. Love the crystals!
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nails of the day, april 24
Aww! Alison Browne submitted photos of her son's girlfriend's nail art. Sarah Lorenz is from northern New Jersey, and we totally understand the hype. These are fab!
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nails of the day, april 23
Nail art is a major hobby for 16-year-old Jess. We're obsessed with her green geometric design.
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nails of the day, april 23
Jennifer's yellow striped bumble bee nails look great!
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nails of the day, april 19
Benazir Jaffar sent this photo all the way from India! Nail art is her hobby, and we think she's quite good.
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nails of the day, april 18
Shana Foster's intricate nail art makes us feel like amateurs.
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nails of the day, april 17
How cool are Maha's colorful Ikat nails?!
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nails of the day, april 16
Shavonna Smith used Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips in Girl Flower and glued 3D flowers on her complementary accent nail. The perfect spring mani!
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nails of the day, april 15
Angel Idowu submitted this preppy striped design.
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nails of the day, april 12
Rachel Newman paints her nails every two weeks with rad designs like this tropical sunset.
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nails of the day, april 11
Check out Heather Hallahan’s graphic stripes and hearts!
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Karen’s black and white nails look so chic!
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nails of the day, april 9
Alexandra Mudrick doesn’t believe in nail stickers--she created this ombre flower design by hand!
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nails of the day, april 8
Bianca may be new at nail art, but we love her hand-painted butterflies!
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nails of the day, april 5
Kay Patton reached out to give props to her cousin, Tamika Higgins, who is slaying the nail art game. Love these hand-painted tips!
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Marilyn Leese got a cupcake mani at Nail Candy Salon & Shoppe in Ukiah, CA

WAH Nails in London nailed mixing and matching - <i>literally</i>.

Georgina's adorable 3D snow globe makes her holiday nails extra cheery.

We'd rock Kelly Hanelt's nails more than once in a (half) blue moon.

Mr. Senior would definitely disapprove of Jennifer Petruso's candy cane nail art. It is too early for Christmas! But we give them the green (and red) light!

Bejeweled - a computer game or the most dazzling nail art by <a href="http://instagram.com/heynicenails" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Donne and Ginny Geer;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Donne and Ginny Geer</a>?

Jolene supports cancer awareness with delicate mustache french tips for No Shave November.

Melody Botteicher's funky floral nails are perfect for fall.

What's black, white and red all over? Melody Botteicher's nails!

Everything's better with a touch of gold (literally!).

<a href="https://twitter.com/mdew666/status/399639360595066880/photo/1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Melissa Dewey;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Melissa Dewey</a> says, "Love this Fall look." Seconded!

Emily Jones made her manicure freehand. We have a true nail artist in our midst!

Linda Montgomery's "The Little Mermaid" nail art definitely doesn't flounder (get it?).

Flower Power nail art from <a href="http://instagram.com/meiyongnails" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mei Yong;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Mei Yong</a> is fantastic.

<a href="http://instagram.com/ajapurganan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Aja Purganan;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Aja Purganan</a>'s Lisa Frank nail art is so '90s.

<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/82406651/search?context_type=search&context_user=dayana_duval&page=5&query=nails+black" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Dayana;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Dayana</a>'s panda nails are lmost as adorable as the real things.

Maelle's deep green and acorn autumn nails would be perfectly paired with a cup of hot cider.

<a href="http://instagram.com/p/fX3zxWG6BL/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rebecca;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Rebecca</a>'s triple pastel outlined half-moon manicure looks like a rainbow breaking through on a grey day.

Trexy Palen's black and gold nails are inspired by Sirius Black's family tree from Harry Potter.

<a href="http://instagram.com/weeelaine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Elaine Wee;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Elaine Wee</a>'s nail art is purrfect.

Jennifer Petruso's cheetah spot nail art is, dare we say, spot on.

<a href="http://instagram.com/o_adka" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ada Budynek's;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Ada Budynek's</a> emerald matte polish manicure with a holographic accent nail are simple with a bit of edge.

<a href="http://nailart.biz/creative-french-nails-dotted-with-multi-colored-gel-nails.htm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Violetta Donas;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Violetta Donas</a> is a self-described "nail master" and we tend to agree after laying eyes on this rainobow french manicure.

<a href="https://twitter.com/_lisa_melina" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lisa Melina's;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Lisa Melina's</a> rosy nail art is fabulously floral for fall.

<a href="https://twitter.com/InstantMeganX0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Megan Wolf;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Megan Wolf</a> makes black and white a little less bland with one turquoise accent nail.

Holy houndstooth! This manicure by <a href="http://instagram.com/p/e7HLr5TIsj/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Gosia Pio;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Gosia Pio</a> is hot stuff.

<a href="http://instagram.com/p/ezeaNEkGqG/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Kaitlyn McPhail;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Kaitlyn McPhail</a> shows some school spirit with a spin art-inspired gold and purple manicure.

<a href="http://instagram.com/littlepea" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Anne-Sophie;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Anne-Sophie</a>, a graphic designer and illustrator, doesn't relegate her work to 9 to 5 — she uses her art skills to make amazing geometric nail art.

Nail artist <a href="http://instagram.com/ling811" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ling811;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">ling811 </a>uses bling, colorblocking and intricate details to create this magnificent manicure.

This aqua and gold manicure from Ahlam Ahmed has the Midas touch.

Nail Artist David Dui aka <a href="http://instagram.com/davidcbui" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Nail Da Vinci;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">The Nail Da Vinci </a>shoots for the stars with this sun and moon manicure.

What's black, white and gold all over? Charme's chevron nail art!

<a href="http://instagram.com/julesnails" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:@julesnails;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">@julesnails</a>' not-so-mellow yellow nails brighten the darkest of days. Especially with the addition of a textured shimmery coat.

Summer is coming to an end in many parts of the country, but Andrea Rojas is from California where nautical nails are appropriate all year long.

Trexy Palen sent us her first attempt at nail art and her watercolor creation looks far from novice.

Butter London gave Joanna Douglas nail art that shines bright backstage at New York Fashion Week.

Butter London manicurist Katie Hughes models the Milly by Michelle floating nail art backstage at New York Fashion Week.

Spotted: Delicate nude and glitter nails courtesy of Essie at Jenny Packham's runway show for New York Fashion Week.

Nail artist Jin Soon Choi took over <a href="http://instagram.com/yahooshine" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Yahoo Shine's Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Yahoo Shine's Instagram</a> for New York Fashion Week. Check out this <a href="http://instagram.com/p/d7Twk9NT3x/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:amazing manicure;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">amazing manicure</a> on model Alyssa Shapiro at the Tess Giberson show.

This abstract manicure by Rebecca Fleming perfectly captures the colors of the rainbow. #ROYGBIV

Vacation nails done right by <a href="http://instagram.com/nail_boy" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:@nail_boy;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">@nail_boy</a>.

Nail artist Bee Lalli's <a href="http://instagram.com/classyclaws" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:instagram handle;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">instagram handle</a> says it all — these are definitely some classy claws!

Ward off unwanted spirits with this evil eye nail art from Cindi Perkins.

Drawing inspiration from Eric Carle of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" fame, nail artist Mayumi Kuwata made this novel mani.

New York nail guru Jin Soon Choi shows Shine how to DIY this geometric manicure. Click over to <a href="http://shinenailsoftheday.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shinenailsoftheday.tumblr.com;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">shinenailsoftheday.tumblr.com</a> to learn how!

Be black tie ready anytime with this dressed up manicure by bogachka_no_problem. Suit up!

LaToya's long geometric nails have me reaching for the biotin to get a similar look.

TheMsManicure made this marvelous black, red and polka dot manicure for a hippie-like look.

Erin Carbonneau's cherry blossom nail art makes us blush.

Gerry Gray's primary color manicure is boosted up to nail art status with complimentary dots.

SHIZUKA New York Salon modernizes the age-old wedding day maxim — "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" — with this glitter and gold nail art.

Karolina Skyba created this mesmerizing manicure that reminds us of iridescent marble.

Antoine told us that his friend Angel Son is extremely talented — and we definitely have to agree after laying eyes on this gradient streak manicure that glitters and shimmers!

We're celebrating what would have been Julia Child's 101st birthday with cupcake and fuschia nails. Happy Birthday!

Sophie Vigil takes a walk on the wild side with this cheetah-like <span class="st">ombré and crackle manicure. ROAR!</span>

Polka dots, stripes, glitter and stones atop a simple baby blue base are feminine and fun.

Daisies, dots and a sunshine yellow accent nail combined make for a picture perfect flower garden manicure.

Jennifer Petruso's cosmic nails are out of this world...But really!

<a href="https://twitter.com/shamrockshaked" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Courtney Hagel;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Courtney Hagel</a> has our heads spinning (in a good way!) with this marble print nail art.

Molly Malczynski's nails tap into two of the hottest trends: ombre and pastel.

Halloween may be months away but these "eye see you" nails from 16-year-old Jess translates creepy and crawly into the dog days of summer.

Elena Sandina's nails are inspired by Ikat fabric print. "Since fabric inspired <span class="yshortcuts">nail art</span> is so popular right now, I decided to make my own version of it," Sandina told Yahoo! Shine. Check out her awesome nail tutorial <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlVDsnfqgbw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">here</a>.

Erin McCullagh's intricate tribal nail art would work perfectly at a summer music festival. Hint: Lollapalooza is this weekend!

Sarah Maki's abstract design is accented by silver glitter and rhinestones. There's nothing a little shimmer can't do.

Mellisa Dewey's nail art takes simple primary colors to a whole new trendy level with this colorblocking mancure.

Ria Malapitan from Hong Kong added a golden touch and a burst of color to a classic black base.

Cassidy Rockwell, well, rocked this glitter triangle manicure.

It's impossible to get bored with Pinterest user <span class="commentDescriptionCreator">Pascale De Groof</span>'s nail art. The detailed designs scream skill and beauty. Wow!

This manicure took Katy Perry's hit lyrics to heart when the songstress sang, "I want to see your peacock." Danielle Elias Cosentino's nail art rocked it.

Katie Duong sent us a shot of her metallic, triangular nail art. We love how she uses shimmery polish for a geometric pattern.

Elena Sandina's nail art combines the best quality of honeybees—their vibrant colors—and royalty to make this Queen Bee manicure. Queen Bey take note.

What better way to celebrate the coming of the royal baby than with England inspired nails courtesy of Pinterest user Claudia Berry?

Shine reader Shavonna Smith submitted these blinged out and totally on trend nails with the tagline, "a little greenery for the scenery."

Jennifer Petruso sent us her spin on the classic french manicure. Florals and metallics give the traditional style a summery feel.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/leaftv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Vlog LEAFtv;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Vlog LEAFtv</a> would make artist Piet Mondrian proud with this manicure interpretation of his famous abstract compositions.

<a href="https://twitter.com/EbonyCityGlam" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ebony's;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Ebony's</a> daisy nail art gives flower power a whole new meaning. <br><br>

Tumblr blogger <a href="http://breakfastatyurmans.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Breakfast at Yurman's;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Breakfast at Yurman's</a> uses gold glitter to create a classy half-moon mani over a subtle pale pink base.

There's never a dull moment with confetti nails as shown by Facebook user A Polisholic.

Shades of gray have never been so sweet with this novel work of nail art pinned by Ashlee Sara Jones.

Splatter paint isn't just for wall art. Make your nails your canvas like Instagram user <a href="https://twitter.com/chaneliman" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chaneliman;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Chaneliman</a>.

This multicolored, multi-textured manicure pinned by Josephine Curley gives new definition to mixing and matching.

Tone down bright orange nails with eclectic, simple stripe designs like Pinterest user Kesha Graham.

This sweet and subtle mani pinned by Allie Lea takes classic polka dots to a whole new level. The cascading spots create a waterfall effect that are entirely captivating.

Blogger Bassoma Abel's ice cream nails will have you dreaming for a double scoop. Happy National Ice Cream Month!

If Flickr user <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/janebar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:JaneBar;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">JaneBar</a> ever loses her way, she can put her playful manicure to good use and point her in the right direction.

We're celebrating this Friday with some floral nail art. Happy Floral Friday! Thanks, Nail Salon Avarice.

Check out this contemporary twist on a classic french manicure. The metallic and matte combo from blogger Style Haul make this so 21st century.

Tumblr user The Science of Suzie jazzes up pastel nails with funky geometic shapes.

Pinterest user Brittany Laughlin incorporates the colors of the summer—coral, turquoise and sand—into her geometric manicure.

Pinterest user Zoe Douglas accents her pop-art pink with chevron and glitter.

@Manda_Chvz sent us this photo via Twitter. Love the hot pink and playful accents!

We love the pink and green combo on Coco's lengthy tips.

Elena's abstract nails really caught our eye. Very creative!

Andrea Gavaldon from Newark, California is loving her owl nails. So are we!

The question on our minds today: how did Bere get her nails to look like beautiful marble?

Check out this awesome BBQ-ready manicure! Keri Blair Walden of MAC Cosmetics created the look for Jess Kapadia, the Associate Editor of FoodRepublic.com.

16-year-old Jess was inspired by the movie "Up" for her mani.

Ximena Woods submitted this photo, saying it's her current fave color combo. Very cute!

Melissa's crystal-encrusted nails are bringing the party!

Coco's nails remind us of a Funfetti cake! She says she used White Wet n Wild polish as a base and Sally Hansen nail pens and glitter polish on top.

Kavya's monarch wings are so stunning! We're definitely going to copy this.

Audrey's dotted nails are fairly simple to create, but her color choices (love the silver base) and perfect diagonal lines make them a standout look.

Virginie Albert's purple floral design is so pretty. Loving the 3D dots!

Emily's electric nails are so unique! We love the heart accent nail.

Joy's glittery rainbow nails take us back to our childhoods.

We're totally obsessed with Alice's Pac-Man manicure. Check out her blog called <a href="http://onenailtorulethemall.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:One Nail To Rule Them All;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">One Nail To Rule Them All</a>.

Elena Sandina writes, "I am not a professional, just a girl who is in love with nail polishes." Her marbled nails are gorgeous!

Elena Sandina's (@LenaSandina) sheer floral and plaid motif is just right for spring.

Katrina gets a new design every month. This star design is so festive!

Gabi Montemayor created an update French manicure with a sheer neutral base color and bright aqua tips.

Ruth Naidu says she's a beginner, but we just love her polka dot mani.

Chandra Butler loves polka dots. This look would be easy to recreate by carefully dripping tiny dots with your polish brush or a toothpick.

Tyra created this fun style using Sally Hansen polish in Lacey Lilac with Hard Candy's Black Tie Optional confetti topcoat.

We just love Collette Ojeda's heart-themed nails.

Shavonna refers to this mani as "a little greenery for the scenery."

Maribel Taverner of Staten Island, NY created two-toned sparkly purple nails.

Check out Ashvin Sandhu's simple mani. The contrast between the matte purple base and glittery tips is so fun!

We love the mint green of Celine Peña's manicure. Nearly every nail is different, but they all look great together!

Erin McCullagh's playful "under the sea" nails make us smile.

Charlene Scott's nails were inspired by dogwood blossoms around her house.

Christina Magallanes says she's addicted to nail art. She's done many designs, but this floral print is our fave.

16-year-old Keisha Jones from Atlanta sent us this photo of her ombre animal print mani.

Skyla Ormond used a sponge technique to create gradient nails. It required six different polishes, including glitter and topcoat. So pretty!

Erin Mcpherson's blue striped nails are preppy chic.

Crissie Whalen is wearing a lovely lace and butterfly pattern.

We're suckers for polka dot nails in creative color combos. These black and gold digits were sent in by Sarah Marshalek from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kara Thompson goes nautical! We love how metallic silver polish was thrown into the mix.

Michelle B. added some musical flair to her nails. We're obsessed with this color combo!

Joy Gomez from Manila Philippines submitted this photo of her ombre manicure. It's like a pretty sunset!

Diana Garcia likes to mix and match different black and white patterns.

Jennifer Zopko says she gets a different manicure every two weeks, and that her friends always try to outdo each other. Sounds like a fun competition!

Mallorcah's nails match the fabric in the background. Love the crystals!

Aww! Alison Browne submitted photos of her son's girlfriend's nail art. Sarah Lorenz is from northern New Jersey, and we totally understand the hype. These are fab!

Nail art is a major hobby for 16-year-old Jess. We're obsessed with her green geometric design.

Jennifer's yellow striped bumble bee nails look great!

Benazir Jaffar sent this photo all the way from India! Nail art is her hobby, and we think she's quite good.

Shana Foster's intricate nail art makes us feel like amateurs.

How cool are Maha's colorful Ikat nails?!

Shavonna Smith used Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips in Girl Flower and glued 3D flowers on her complementary accent nail. The perfect spring mani!

Angel Idowu submitted this preppy striped design.

Rachel Newman paints her nails every two weeks with rad designs like this tropical sunset.

Check out Heather Hallahan’s graphic stripes and hearts!

Karen’s black and white nails look so chic!

Alexandra Mudrick doesn’t believe in nail stickers--she created this ombre flower design by hand!

Bianca may be new at nail art, but we love her hand-painted butterflies!

Kay Patton reached out to give props to her cousin, Tamika Higgins, who is slaying the nail art game. Love these hand-painted tips!

Marilyn Leese got a cupcake mani at Nail Candy Salon & Shoppe in Ukiah, CA

March 1, 2013 at 1:09 PM

We could look at nail art ALL DAY EVERY DAY, so we’re starting a Nails of the Day series! Every morning we’ll be highlighting one awesome manicure on the Shine homepage. Want it to be yours? Submit your favorite design to shinepictures@yahoo.com or to our Twitter account, @YahooShine with the hashtag #nailsoftheday and we may feature it! (Let us know if they’re your own nails or where you spotted the image.) We’ll archive all the pretty fingertips right here to serve as endless eye candy and inspiration. Tell us which manicure is your favorite, and don’t forget to submit!

By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor

For more reader submitted nail photos visit our Tumblr.

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