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Home • Nails

7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist

Because summer just isn't summer without a little nail art!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Grown Up Nail Art

Summer just isn’t summer without a little nail art. Draw inspiration for your perfect vacay mani from @CiaoManhattan2012, the hottest nail tech in NYC. Whether you’re channeling your inner politico or trying to find your zen, she’s got the perfect summer mani inspo for you!

7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
INSTAGRAM/@CiaoManhattan2012
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Graphic Marble
Marble nails are making a comeback, play up your designs with graphic bold graphic lines in contrasting hues.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012
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The Butterfly Effect
Nude polish with painterly accents like this watercolor butterfly are just what you need to channel the summer.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012
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Love Notes
Feeling artsy? These calligraphy nails add an edge to the minimalist nail trend.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012
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Feeling Wavy
In the wise words of Kanye, “vibes.” Can’t take that beach escape this weekend? Let your nails be your visual escape.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012
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Modern Art
Two coats of clear polish and and strategically placed white stripes look modern and clean.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012
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Straight Shooter
A simple bold line down the center of your nails is cool enough to be considered art, but minimal enough to be taken seriously in the office.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012
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United Colors or Summer
Graphic stripes in rainbow hues make for grown up nail art when cocktailed with negative space.
7 Summer-ready Manicures By New York's Hottest Nail Artist
Instagram/@ciaomanhattan2012