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These are the biggest nail art trends of 2020

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  • 28 May 2020
These are the biggest nail art trends of 2020

While our hair might be crying out for a trim and most of our wardrobe has been in hibernation during social isolation, there are still plenty of ways to stay creative with beauty and fashion trends at home. One of them that pretty much everyone can try their hand at? Nail art.

Unlike say, accidentally dying your hair bright red like Sarah Hyland, trying out some of 2020’s biggest nail art trends is much lower stakes and relatively easy to do at home. From abstract art-inspired manicures to pastel ‘90s fashion throwbacks, the nail trends that are everywhere in 2020 are fun, optimistic and surprisingly simple. Most of the nail trends below can be achieved with a steady hand and a couple of colours—you can also mix shades for a truly custom look.

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✨glitter + good lighting✨ hand-painted curves✨ #MHhandpainted

Plus, spending half an hour painting delicate little flowers onto your nails is actually a pretty genius hack to focus on something soothing for once. It’s like a mandated self care break from looking at and touching your phone for a while. You can’t get overwhelmed by bad news when you’re not reading the news—and when you’re ready to come back, just make sure you’re consuming news in a healthy way.

Break out your supplies and your cuticle oil, it’s time to nail these trends. 

The 10 Biggest Nail Art Trends Of 2020

Abstract Art Nails

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ok. i think these might be my new favs !!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💅🏼 (also hardest nail gram ever. MAJOR shoutout to self timer)

The abstract nail art trend is defintely art gallery-inspired, though interpretations of this colourful, wavy style are so varied it can be kinda hard to pin down. It’s perfect if you’re indecisive about what colour you want to wear or are only just dipping your pinky finger into the world of nail art. 

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*dj khaled voice* anotha one
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Have a colorful Sunday 💙💚❤️🧡💛💜

Hippie-chic nails

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🙂gradient smiley nails for Mardi Gras🙂 #MHgradient #tiedyenails #nailsnailsnails

If you thought the ‘70s trend was just only back with flared-pants and modern takes on the mullet hairstyle, think again. One of 2020’s biggest nail trends takes inspiration from hippie nostalgia. Think psychedelic smileys, flowers and rainbow colour schemes.

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🙂 all smiles for @flex.mami 🙂 inspired by @rosebnails ❣️ hand-painted on @apresnailaustralia Gel-X extensions🙂 #MHhandpainted #MHjelly
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🌈a lil tie dye and smiles🌈 hand-painted🌈 inspired by @anouskaanastasia 💖 #MHhandpainted #tiedyenails #smilenails

Super tiny, minimal nail art

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MANI BOOTCAMP WEEK 2, DAY 6: Stickers. Join us live today at 3 PM PT! 🌸

Minimalists and people with shaky hands rejoice, this nail trend is about doing less. One dot and a few little strokes can make a dainty flower, or just stop at one well-placed dot.

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Hand-Painted Stars ✨ This Nail Art is dedicated to @basecoatnailsalon ❤️ Thank you for donating your unused/unopened supplies to @denverhealthmedical in Denver, Co and White Memorial General Hospital in Boyle Heights, Ca. #manimonday #stayhome Using @essie #sheersilhouette and #licorice
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To get this look all you need is at least 3 bottles of nail polish (I used a 🌈 because I'm extra) and 1 toothpick. Head to @allure House Calls for the full tutorial.

Negative space

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Squiggles and grumpy daisies for @msskrft 🌞 loved doing these and loved meeting you!! Using a @nailsbyheathere design. Please check my upcoming availability on my story or follow me on @beautystack to book me on there. Signing off until Monday..... 💙💙💙

Another minimal and modern nail art trend we’re seeing everywhere is negative space nails. If you like the fresh look of a natural nail but want to add a bit of interest, this one’s for you. Have a play with negative space French manicures, squiggly art or, our favourite, a little grumpy daisy.

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All those in favor of bringing back the classic 90's flower mani say 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️
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Congratulations to all Graduates today! Wishing you a bright and happy future🎓 🎓 🎓 just like this nail art from @kateralbs using #JINsoon Pixie, Tweety, Hella and Aero. #congratsgrads #tgif #nailpolish #beauty #style #lovejinsoon

Evil eye

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me @ @shura_nail: "am I your weirdest customer" @shura_nail: "no........... yes"

Evil eye nail art is everywhere this year. Maybe it’s a collective effort of people trying to ward off the bad vibes of the front half of this year?  It’s certainly not a replacement for a face mask but we’re enjoying all the takes on this nail trend. 

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👁 never get tired of 'em. @stace_king
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Warding off that bad Corona juju 👁

Pastel

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happy nails 💚💖🍭🌸

A natural progression of ‘90s fashion trends returning is, of course, the pastel nail. We’re seeing it in fashion, with a favouring of pastel blues, lavenders and limes and incorporating it into your nails is a low commitment way to play with the trend.

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Throwback nails🥰 @the_gelbottle_inc DAISY PINA COLADA DIANA PETAL OPHELIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . #gelbottle #thegelbottle #thegelbottleinc #gelbottleinc #gelbottledaisy #gelbottlepinacolada #gelbottlediana #gelbottlepetal #gelbottleophelia #nudenails #showscratch #scratchmag #scratchmagazine #nailfie #nailsofinstagram #nails #pastelnails #nailselfie #instanails #nailtech #nailgame #nailgamestrong #manioftheday #nailitdaily #newportnails
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Birthday pastels 🥳 wouldn't be a great birthday if I didn't take time to do what I love most 💅🏼

Gradient nails

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MUTED. Chain Rings: @doublemossjewelry #doublemossjewelry

Also sometimes called a "skittle manicure" we like this nail art trend for how stunningly easy it is. It's either five complementary colours in light to dark shades or ones put together just 'cause they look nice. Like the hand version of a bunch of paint swatched. The hardest thing to do in achieving this nail trend is just picking the colours you want to feature. Pick a bunch of tonal shades for a subtle effect or go HAM and do whatever.

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CLOSE UP◽️ Obsessed with these colors right now See previous post for color details. Rings by @cartier @chanelofficial and @doublemossjewelry
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Nail lovers across NSW and Victoria rejoice! Your beloved #shellac is back as of June 1st.⁠ ⁠ And while we can't wait to get out and #supportlocal beauty salons left, right and centre, we're also keen to keep our new-found #nailhealth.⁠ ⁠ Head to the #linkinbio for tips on how to get back to #gelmanis without compromising your new stronger, fresher and natural set. Via @oliveandjune #nailtrends #manimonday #skittlemani #minimalisticnails

Activist and social issue nails

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Stayhome💅 * * お店は休業中ですm(_ _)m * * #nail #nails #nailart #nailswag #nailartist #japanesenailartist #tokyo #ginza #miheenail #line #linenails #linefriends #allhandpainted #ネイル #ネイルアート #ステイホーム #コロナに負けるな #東京 #銀座 #네일#네일아트는 #네일아티스트 #도쿄 #긴자 #미희네일

The phrase is “wearing your heart on your sleeve,” but loads of nail artists are taking to putting their thoughts on their nails. Whether it’s messaging to stay home, to wash your hands or tributes for people we’ve lost this year, it doesn’t look like the activist nail trend is going anywhere soon.

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𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝙉𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙇 @commedesgarcons --------------------------- ✖️✖️✖️PRODUCTS USED✖️✖️✖️ @cndworld Not To Be Mist @youngnailsinc Power Up, Over Drive & Fizz @prestogel Matte Top Gel --------------------------- #karisnailart #hypebaenails #hypegoes #hypenails #hypebae_ #stayhomenails #gelnailmanicure #baesment #gelnailsonly #cdgnails #hypenation #snkrskickcheck #designernailart #designernail #nailyourlook #commedesgarconsnails #artonnails #prestogels #prestomatte #trendynailart #mattegelnails #prestonails
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In loving memory of Kobe and Giana. My heart goes out to you and your family in such a tragic time. May both souls Rest In Peace.

Yin-yang

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was gonna make the caption YING YANG TWINS related but decided against it.... (((; 💚💚💚💚 (SWIPE FOR OTHER HAND !!!) 💜💜💜💜

If you can’t achieve balance anywhere else in your life, there’s always yin-yang nail art. It’s another nail trend that requires minimal tools and colours, but you can get creative with negative space and placement.

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Balance ☯️ * * @welovecoco @chanel.beauty pure black and pure white
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☯️ yin and yang set on myself ☯️ (left hand hehe) inspired by @poppylissiman 🤍🖤 #MHhandpainted #yinyangnails

Branded and designer logo nails

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She got that swoosh @eloisemartha ✔️ inspired by the talented ladies down in London @anouskaanastasia @kaddyfromthewest @jessyoung__ (and Nike, obviously). Using the @the_gelbottle_inc BIAB 20 on the base, @indigonails for the black nail art gel and @nafstuff cuticle oil x x

Whether it’s a simple Nike swoosh, an LV logo or replicating a super popular brands print, like the Marine Serre half-moons below, the branded nail art trend is everywhere in 2020. While you could, with patience and the right podcast in the background freehand these designs, there’s also no shame in leaning on some nail decals or stickers.

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🌙 @marineserre_official press-ons 🌙
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Basic but never boring 😛 (I used @the_gelbottle_inc biab baby and marshmallow for the base)
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