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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

by Sarah Carrillo

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Oooh, science-y This looks tricky, but it's literally as easy as painting your nails. You just need to use magnetic polish, which uses a magnet in the lid to create that wavy design on your nails. "I'm really into magnetic polishes, they're totally gimmicky, but they're easier than crackle polishes," Mismas says. "They're really goof proof, if you mess up you can just polish over it and try again." Mismas used Layla Magneffect, $16 in this photo. She adds that since the colors are pretty on their own, you could just do the magnet effect on one or two nails and keep the rest simple for a subtler look.

Source: F*ck Yeah, Nail Art blog

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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