Summer Mani Trends You've Got to Try

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IKAT PRINT

Courtesy Melody McCloskey

Our obsession with this funky pattern has prompted us to buy everything from an Ikat duvet cover to Ikat flats to Ikat tops to ikat towels. But this PEOPLE.com user has just given us a way to take our love for it to the next level.
Submitted by Melody McCloskey

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RED, WHITE & BLUE SPLATTER PAINT

Courtesy Samantha Nicole

While everyone else is celebrating Fourth of July with firework decals and American flag motifs on their nails, stand out by going abstract with this tricolor design.
Submitted by Samantha Nicole

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POLKA DOTS

We’ll see Jessica Alba’s double polka dots and raise her one, in the form of a spotted mani, as seen on these two readers’ tips.
Submitted by cheetorad and Jenn Skinner

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THE BLINGY FRENCH MANI

If we’re being totally frank, we’ll admit that we haven’t rocked basic white French tips since junior prom, but we’re tempted to bring back the style now that we realize sparkly polish can be part of the equation.
Submitted by Jenn Skinner and Veeral hanj

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NEUTRALS PLUS NEONS

Courtesy Nesha Rosales

Sometimes just a pop of color is all your look needs. This nail artiste understands that and paints her nails a chic gray shade, save for the ring fingers, which she coats in marbleized bright yellow, hot pink and a touch of gray.
Submitted by Nesha Rosales

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WINNING NAILS

If jerseys aren’t your thing, root, root, root for the home team by getting into the spirit of the sport of summer with a manicure like this Boston Red Sox fan’s.
Submitted by The Manicure For What Nails Ya

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NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

Upload a shot of your perfect summer mani here or Tweet or Insta the picture along with #YTmanicure.

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Summer Mani Trends You've Got to Try

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IKAT PRINT

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RED, WHITE & BLUE SPLATTER PAINT

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POLKA DOTS

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THE BLINGY FRENCH MANI

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NEUTRALS PLUS NEONS

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WINNING NAILS

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NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

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IKAT PRINT

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RED, WHITE & BLUE SPLATTER PAINT

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POLKA DOTS

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THE BLINGY FRENCH MANI

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NEUTRALS PLUS NEONS

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WINNING NAILS

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NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!

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