15 Easy Nail Designs That Look Salon-Level Chic

To get this stylish nail design, all you have to do is pop on a metal decal or stud nail sticker. You could even just put on a shiny top coat over your bare nails. Or put a sheer, milky base coat underneath to add some depth to this look.

Nails with Polka Dots

Polka dots are probably the easiest way to decorate your nails. Just use the back of a pin or other sharp object to make dots of polish. That’s all there is to it.

Micro-French Nails

This pretty manicure is all over the internet right now, and it’s so easy and stylish. You can also use any colour you want.

French Nails in the Classic Style

A French tip will never get old for me. They are so easy to get, they last all year, and they make the perfect elevated mani. No notes, ever.

French Nails Deep

A deep French manicure that goes almost halfway down the nail (or even farther if you’re feeling it!) is a simple but maximalist nail idea.

French Nails in Colour

If you want to change things up from the classic white tip, try a solid or multi-color French manicure.

Nails with Hearts

I love these hearts all over the place. Just pick two colours that are very different from each other to make the design stand out. You can also save time (and if you’re not very good at painting) by putting on tiny decals to finish the mani.

Nails with Inverse Polka Dots

We love polka dot nails, but if you want something a little more fun, try painting the base coat on each hand in the opposite colour to make an inverted effect.

Nails with a Multicolour Swatch

If you want to wear all the colours without having to do a complicated manicure, you might want to try this multi-color technique. Pick a bunch of colours and make each finger a different colour.

Nails with Flowers

These flower nails are perfect for spring and summer. I like one on each nail in the middle, but you could also just do one or two on the whole hand for an accent mani.

Nails with studs

I can’t get enough of studded nails. They’re like polka-dot nails, but the dots are on the edges of each nail, and the silver polish gives them that studded look.

French Nails with Stripes

The best French tip has tiny lines that change colour between two shades. You just have to paint thin lines back and forth. It may look complicated, but the technique is actually very simple.

Nails with Vertical Stripes

Vertical stripes on your nails are a stylish way to make your fingers look longer and give any manicure a modern touch. The fun “beach towel” design has thicker, evenly spaced lines in colours that are different from each other. You can use any colour all year long, though.

Nails with a Single Dot

This nail look is perfect for minimalists. The light brown polish and tiny dots make it look like a dream. I like how the dots look random and not perfectly placed on each nail.

Ombre Nails

Ombré nails are one of the simplest manicures you can do yourself. They look a little more polished than a solid colour. You can choose between two, three, or four different colours.

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