100 Ballerina Nail Design Ideas for Summer Vacation

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1. 1Apply a white base coat to make the neon colors pop.
2. 2Apply liquid latex around your cuticles for easy cleanup.
3. 3Paint stripes of coral, orange, and yellow onto a makeup sponge.

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1. 1Apply two coats of turquoise polish to all nails.
2. 2On the accent nail, place drops of white and light teal onto a palette.
3. 3Lightly swirl them with a brush but do not fully mix.

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1. 1Prep the nail with a clean white base and buff to a smooth finish.
2. 2Using an airbrush or a small circular sponge, apply lime green to the center of the nail.
3. 3Build the intensity in the very center while keeping the edges soft.

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1. 1Apply two coats of a sheer, milky white polish.
2. 2While the second coat is still slightly tacky, use tweezers to place small gold foil pieces.
3. 3Concentrate the foil near the cuticle or the side of the Ballerina tip.

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1. 1Create a pink-to-purple vertical gradient using the sponge technique.
2. 2Using black gel paint and a liner brush, draw a thin vertical line for the trunk.
3. 3Add 4-5 curved lines at the top of the trunk for the palm fronds.

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1. 1Apply a light pink base and a no-wipe top coat.
2. 2Rub white pearl chrome powder over the entire nail.
3. 3Use a dotting tool to create five petals of a hibiscus flower in hot pink.

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1. 1Apply a nude or beige base coat and let dry completely.
2. 2Place a French tip guide slightly higher than usual to emphasize the Ballerina taper.
3. 3Fill in the tip with vibrant mango orange.

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1. 1Mix your teal and blue polishes with a few drops of clear to create a jelly consistency.
2. 2Apply two coats of the custom jelly mix.
3. 3Ensure the application is slightly uneven to mimic the organic look of glass.

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1. 1Apply a tan 'sand' colored base coat.
2. 2While wet, sprinkle fine gold glitter over the top half of the nail.
3. 3Gently tap your finger to shake off the excess.

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1. 1Apply two coats of neon pink and dry.
2. 2Using a long-hair liner brush, draw wavy, organic 'Y' shapes in lime green.
3. 3Vary the thickness of the lines—thicker at the edge, tapering toward the center.

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1. 1Cut iridescent film into tiny, irregular triangles.
2. 2Apply a light blue base coat.
3. 3Apply a thin layer of clear polish or foil glue.

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1. 1Paint the accent nail bright yellow.
2. 2Apply striping tape in a diamond grid pattern.
3. 3Paint over with a slightly darker yellow or orange.

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1. 1Apply two coats of deep navy blue.
2. 2Sponge a small amount of holographic glitter onto the tips.
3. 3Place a silver moon sticker near the cuticle of the ring finger.

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1. 1Apply a base of coral pink and cure.
2. 2Use a liner brush to apply thick squiggles of clear builder gel.
3. 3Cure the gel immediately so the ridges stay raised.

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1. 1Apply a sheer nude base for a 'naked nail' look.
2. 2Using white stamping polish, apply a lace or macramé pattern.
3. 3Alternatively, hand-paint vertical 'fringe' lines with a liner brush.