100 Round Nail Design Ideas for Work & Office

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1. 1Apply two coats of sheer beige to create a clean, healthy-looking canvas.
2. 2Load a long-haired liner brush with high-pigment white polish.
3. 3Trace a hair-thin line following the natural free edge of your round shape.

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1. 1Apply a solid base of dusty rose and cure.
2. 2Mix a drop of white with a drop of top coat to create a translucent milky shade.
3. 3Dab the milky mix onto the nail in a diagonal 'S' shape.

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1. 1Apply two coats of slate grey and cure completely.
2. 2Apply a matte top coat and cure to remove all shine.
3. 3Using a liner brush and black polish, draw one perfectly vertical line from cuticle to tip.

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1. 1Apply two coats of creamy taupe and cure.
2. 2Apply a non-wipe top coat and cure for only 30 seconds.
3. 3Lightly buff a tiny amount of champagne chrome powder into the surface.

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1. 1Apply a sheer linen base to brighten the nail bed.
2. 2Dip the smallest end of a dotting tool into navy blue polish.
3. 3Place one dot exactly 2mm above the cuticle in the center of the nail.

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1. 1Apply a clear base coat.
2. 2Place a circular reinforcement sticker or nail guide at the base of the nail to cover the half-moon area.
3. 3Paint the rest of the nail with two coats of sage green.

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1. 1Arrange your five shades from darkest to lightest.
2. 2Apply the darkest shade to your thumb and the lightest to your pinky.
3. 3Ensure you apply two thin coats for each nail to keep the round shape crisp.

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1. 1Apply a base of soft cream and cure.
2. 2While the color is tacky, use tweezers to place tiny bits of gold foil near the cuticle.
3. 3Use a fan brush to lightly press the foil down and scatter a few smaller pieces upward.

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1. 1Apply two coats of light grey and cure.
2. 2Using a long striping brush, draw one vertical line slightly off-center.
3. 3Draw a second parallel line 1mm away from the first.

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1. 1Apply one very thin coat of jelly pink to even out the nail tone.
2. 2Apply a second coat, focusing on the center of the nail to build a slight 'glow' effect.
3. 3Apply a third coat if you want more pigment, but keep it translucent.

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1. 1Paint all nails in a soft platinum or pale grey.
2. 2On the ring finger, use a small flat brush to paint a tiny triangle on the outer edge of the tip.
3. 3Ensure the triangle follows the curve of the round shape.

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1. 1Apply a linen-colored base and cure.
2. 2Using mauve polish and a liner brush, trace the U-shape of your cuticle.
3. 3Extend the line only halfway up the sidewalls of the nail.

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1. 1Apply two coats of tan or 'sand' colored polish.
2. 2If not using a pre-mixed speckle polish, use a toothpick to add tiny, irregular black dots.
3. 3Keep the dots sparse to maintain a clean look.

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1. 1Apply a base coat to prevent staining from the dark pigment.
2. 2Apply the first coat of navy, leaving a tiny gap at the cuticle for a clean line.
3. 3Apply a second coat for full, deep opacity.

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1. 1Apply a nude base and cure.
2. 2Paint a wide vertical stripe down the center using a sheer amber/orange.
3. 3While wet, dab small spots of brown into the amber.