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Best of The Fest: Festival Mani’s on Fleek

Festival-goers are always on trend. Find some of the best nail looks that we spotted on the streets of the Big Easy.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Summer Stiletto Mani
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Bolt of Blue

This attendee proves that cobalt blue is best when paired with a little sparkle.

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Perfect Summer Red

Our Beauty and Hair Editor, Deena Campbell, is rocking the ultimate shade for summer, Olivia Palermo X Ciate London in Nantucket. 

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Mellow Yellow

City dwellers up the ante on a summer mani with this taxi cab hue.

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Revive Your Art

The festival goer proves that nail art isn’t dead with crystal and bead encrusted nails.

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Red, White and Glitter

Have some fun with your Independence Day mani. Take a cue from Rose Lombardo (pictured here), who opted for a glitter polish instead of a standard solid.

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Ultimate Summer Blue

Who says blue nail polish isn’t work friendly? Trade in your bold blue hue for a softer shade that you can rock all summer long from work to the hottest music festival of the year!

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Mardis Gras Mani

Your mani isn’t NOLA-worthy until it’s decked out with beads and gold stripes. 

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Short and Chic

New Orleans native, Leelee Green, is owning this bright pink OPI shade! The short and square shape is functional and super chic. 

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Peachy Keen

Add fun colors like peachy pinks to your polish arsenol to take your nails from drab to fab.

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Cool Blue

Have some fun with your toes this summer and try out a new hue. We’re loving this bold blue pedi on clothier, Greta Wallace.

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Shimmer Splendor

Who says your french mani has to be uniformed? Coat the tip of one or two nails with your favorite shimmer polish for nails that look as if they’ve been dipped in sugar.

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Seeing Spots

Take your fuchsia mani up a notch by adding an accent nail. Take a cue from this festival goer who accessorized with polka dots!

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Neon Dream

Coat your nails with your favorite bright hue for a manicure that screams summer.

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Tropical Hue

This sunkissed shade is your next go-to for summer. Dress it up or down, orange is always in!

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Code Yellow

Cool girls pair yellow sitilletos with denim.

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Nouveau Frenchie

It may be time to glam up your mani! Ditch your usual white french tips for a shade that sparkles and accent a nail with something fun like a bow.

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All White Everything

Looking for a modern take on the classic french manicure? Try topping a white base with platium white tips. 

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Feeling Festive

Festival attendee, Tamiya Brown is down with neon. She was spotted working this bright green Orly mani. 

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Romantic White

Texas native, Erica Parker, is proof that you can never go wrong with an all white mani. Perfect for all occasions, keep them short and sweet or sail to new heights with stilettos like these.

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Classic French

When in doubt, opt for a french mani. The super chic, tried and true style is perfect for all occasions. 

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Seeing Stripes

Jazz up your traditional red mani like this festival goer who opted for nail accents like stripes and bows. 

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Eclectic Chic

Why should your next mani be blue? Because your nails should be just as cool as you are. Take a cue from Greta Wallace who proves that blue is the perfect shade for the girl who’s stylish and city savvy.

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