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13 Best Nail Designs (For the 30+ Set)There's more to nail art than rhinestone flowers and glittery tips. Proof: These nail designs are perfect for grown-ups and suitable for even the stuffiest offices |
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But while we love ogling the creative techniques and the how-did-they-do-that nail designs, let's face it: As adorable as pink glittered bows or neon stripes are, they don't exactly fly after a certain age.
Click here to see 13 nail art how-tos for the over-30 set.
This doesn't mean we're permanently relegated to boring nude or sheer pink manis. With a little digging and some help from a few experts, we found 13 nail designs that are perfect for grown-ups. It's all about "fine art for nails," says Nonie Creme, Founding Creative Director of butter LONDON nail polish.
What does that mean? Think sophisticated color palettes, simple (yet striking) geometric designs, and minimal glitter. But don't worry. Just because these nail designs are mature doesn't mean they're boring. Keep clicking to see the most amazing -- and wearable -- nail designs we could find.
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i'm over 30 and i only like the " single standout",hate the rest :(
by luxe Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 08:54AM Report as inappropriate
Love these
by Mollysunshine Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 03:44AM Report as inappropriate
Some of these are really interesting.
by Lili04 Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 11:54PM Report as inappropriate
Loved almost all of these :) But my favorite by far is the Jade Camo one. I LOVE how it looks!!! FYI I am in my late 30's and still do a lot of nali art.
by kodyndee Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate
Very nice. Why can't you be over 30 and wear it? Just because you're older, doesn't mean you're dead!
by lori_testy Friday, February 8, 2013 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate
You are never too old for nail art, but keep it fun and not all crazy looking!!!
by darkangel81 Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate
I could see some of these working but I am not a big fan of nail art at the office.
by Sari Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 03:03PM Report as inappropriate
Nice! I really liked a lot of these. I'm definitely going to be trying some of these out!
by NillaButterfly Friday, January 25, 2013 at 06:52PM Report as inappropriate
Good info, especially since I'm in my 30's.
by MissPurple Friday, January 25, 2013 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate
The single stand out would have to be my favorite very classy!
by allison_rodriguez Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 02:10PM Report as inappropriate