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9 Badass Ways to Wear Pastel Nail Polish

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Statement Black Accents
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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Abstract Art
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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Long AF
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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Shapes & Lines
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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Just the Tip
No matter what shape your nails are, they'll turn heads when you polish only the top half with your favorite pastel shade. Bonus points for a shimmery accent nail.

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BY KRISTEN BOUSQUET | APR 1, 2019 | SHARES
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