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Nail Inspo!: Trendy Celeb Manicures To Recreate

You'll want to try these designs this summer!

Nails, every baddies fix when they need to remember who they are. Summer is a time to have fun with your nail aesthetic and replace those dark neutral nails from the winter. It’s a new season, your different now, and it’s time to get those nails together, babe. Heading to Pinterest or Lemon8? Why do that? Your favorite celebrities are setting the nail aesthetic for you! No need to scroll through hundreds of posts; here are a few celebrities who are nailing it with their summer designs. 

  • Cardi B

    If you’re the type of girlie who loves a nail long enough to make a statement without you having to say a word, then check out Cardi B’s nail aesthetic. Cardi is known for her long stilettos nails that have us all wondering how she moves through everyday life. The length may be a commitment, but switching up the design is always an option. Cardi loves to play with a mix of fun colors to cool nail designs that are endless with rhinestones, glitter, and fun nail art. White is also often an option that she often returns to.

  • Saweetie

    Saweetie continues to steal our hearts with her sweet nail art designs. The rapper loves playing with various cartoon nail art designs that are perfect for a fun summer look. She recently had fun with this Pokemon-inspired design that gave us all the nostalgia, team pika pika pika chu! Have fun with your summer nail art designs by adding your favorite cartoon characters. These Hello Kitty nails are also a vibe any time of the year! A light blue base topped with rhinestones, candy, and Hello Kitty to say hello summer!

  • Michelle Obama

    As if Michelle Obama couldn't get any cooler, she also has a great nail aesthetic. Mrs. Obama inspires many things, including adding fun to your summer nails while keeping them classy. Deep blue, gold, and neutrals, the former First Lady always adds a little hint of her personality. The vibrant blue she wore on her book tour for "The Light We Carry" is a look we are trying on our next visit to the spa!

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  • Taraji P. Henson

    Hello Beautiful! Taraji P. Henson gave us nails while on her shoot for Hello Beautiful. The actress wore medium-length coffin nails with a neutral design. A simple stroke of black from cuticle to tip added a hint of summer fun to her nails.

  • City Girls

    The City Girls are perfect nail inspiration for matching with your bestie or having similar nail designs. Whether you lean towards longer nails or a squared look, keeping your favored shape and having similar colors is possible. We love this picture the City Girls shared on their joint social media account. 

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