12 Amazing DIY Nail Art Designs Using Scotch Tape

If you've ever wondered how girls get perfectly geometric nail art, the execution probably involved something as simple as cut-up Scotch tape. These simple visual tutorials show you how to make some striking designs without a trip to the salon.

1. Tiny Stripes

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2. Sunburst Nails

3. A Simple Diagonal

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4. Gingham/Plaid Nails

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5. Scalloped Nails, Using Shearing Scissors

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Click here for the full tutorial.

6. DIY Nail Stickers

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Click here for the full tutorial.

7. Zig-Zag Nails

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Click here for the full tutorial.

8. The Chevron

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9. Op Art Nails

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10. Checkered Nails

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Click here for the full tutorial.

11. One Spangled Nail

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Click here for the full tutorial.

12. Geometric Nails

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This one's complicated, so you'll definitely want to see the full nail tutorial here.

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