Take a chance by nixing the base coat on your mani and opting for just designs on your bare nail.
Image via @misskmichael
Image via @misskmichael
Pastel nails can look ultra feminine when you need them to, but you can easily make your nail look edgier by focusing on black accents.
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Image via @solovinas
You don't need to paint your entire nail with a pastel polish in order to incorporate the spring-ready tones. This abstract vibe gives you the opportunity to play with the light and bright tones in a muted manner.
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Image via @joyridevancouver
To make your pastel mani more badass, it's not always about the design. Sometimes a simple swipe of color can look even cooler when you're applying it to a long squared-off shape.
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Image via @shuey_cortez
Incorporate your favorite pastel tone mixed in with black and white to create an in-your-face nail design that uses only simple patterns like shapes and lines.
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Image via @alijnaildesign