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Squiggle Nail Art is Summer 2021's Biggest Beauty Trend

Artist—@nailditbyalyssa, @snow.nailed.it, @tahranailsatl, Amy Tran, Hang Nguyen, Kaitlin Geisinger, Liz Lomeli, Nat McManns, Queenie Nguyen, Sigourney Nunez

By DinaC·May 24, 2021

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10 Squiggle Nail Art Designs For A Funky Feel

Summer nails are bright, fun and anything but basic. We're always on the lookout for the hottest nail trends and we stopped dead scroll for this summertime mani: squiggles. That's right—wavy frenches, rainbows and abstract designs are all over our feeds and we are hypnotized. Keep scrollin' to check out these squiggle nail designs and get groovy this season.

1. Negative Space Neons by @nailartbyqueenie using ORLY®

via Instagram @nailartbyqueenie

2. Abstract Earthy Tones by @herefortheclaws using Dazzle Dry

via Instagram @herefortheclaws

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