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1. A tutorial with three different ways to master a nice gradient design. Your nails are gonna look — dare I say — great-ient?
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If you wanna try these methods, a peel-off barrier ($14) will help keep things clean.
2. And a reverse stripe gradient idea to try out once you master the single gradient technique.
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You'll need some nail tape ($3.75) to get those crisp lines.
3. A sweet lil' penguin idea you'll probably wanna try out the second you finish watching the video. I'm already taking stock of what colors I have.
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I never wanna have penguin-less nails ever again.
4. A black and white print idea that you'll want to show off online until the cows come home.
5. A guide to using tape to get nice crisp lines for your checkered design. Former ska kids rejoice!
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Scotch tape can do so much!
6. A water marbling technique that looks surprisingly easy.
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The tutorial suggests tape to keep the polish off your skin, but the previously mentioned peel-off barrier works even better.
7. Or a marble-like design for anyone who wants to match their granite countertops.
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This one is for more advanced nail artists! It's sorta like watercoloring your nails.
8. A Valentine's Day-inspired look that honestly works all year round. I think we all need some extra love right now.
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This is my favorite simple but genius design! It's so easy and so, so cute.
9. A smoke-like technique for nail artists looking for a challenge.
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This one looks challenging, but I believe in you!
10. A fun text transfer that reminds me of being a kid and sticking Silly Putty onto newspaper.
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This tutorial needs alcohol, but you can also consult this alcohol-free version.
11. An interesting maneuver that'll let you DIY fake nails with corn starch.
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This can last up to a week! The method also works as a temporary re-fill.
12. A tutorial with 10 different ways to perfect that cool slime design. Even if like, nine of these techniques look too hard, there's probably one that works for you.
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This is also just a good guide on all the different ways you can make a simple stencil. There are so many ways to get the right shape.
13. A simple tutorial that'll make your nails look so nice, it'll make you feel like you're on Cloud Nine.
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With help from a dotting tool ($9.99 for four), you'll have no problem making perfect cartoon clouds.
14. A cat eye mani technique so you can let Sally Hansen's cuticle guards do all the hard work.
15. A galaxy-inspired design that'll make your manicure look out of this world.
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This process involves a few metallic colors, a sponge, and lots of patience.
16. A simple but intriguing look to really make use of that negative space.
17. A shimmery technique that involves Sharpies. Don't worry, it's more sophisticated than what you used to do in seventh grade.
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Start with a metallic base count, add your Sharpie designs, and make them swirl with a little help from some rubbing alcohol.
18. A glittery rainbow-tipped look that's all sorts of wonderful. Also wonderful? The artist's husband narrates the tutorial.
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Seriously, it's cute.
19. Or a different rainbow design that's so adorable, you may never stop squealing over it.
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Best of all, this is a no-tools tutorial. You just need a looooot of colors.
20. Simple but instantly recognizable Pokéball nails that any aspiring trainer would be happy to show off.
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You'll need a steady hand and some nail tape ($3.75) for this one.
21. A panda design you'll find easy to master, but it will still impress the heck out of everyone.
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You can get the ear shapes using the head of match and then make the smaller details with a needle or tiny paintbrush.
22. A challenging monarch wing design for people who are ready to spread their wings and fly — nail art-wise.
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This method involves a lot of tools, so it might be best for expert nail artists who already have a full arsenal at their disposal.
23. A neon lightning bolt idea for anyone who wants something flashy.
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Once again, tape is going to be your friend here. Once you get those in place, you can throw on polish with reckless abandon.
24. A geometric idea that just needs a lil' strip of tape to happen. You can do this one, I know it!
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This design would also look good without the tape design, imo.
25. And breakfast-inspired art for truly egg-cellent looking nails.
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Eggs are super easy to paint because they're basically just white blobs with yellow dots in them.