34 nude nail art designs to upgrade your manicure 2024

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Crushed velvet nails

If the crushed velvet aesthetic were to be reincarnated in nail form (hey, I'm here for it), this is would be its set. Glitzy, glam yet and oh-so-chic.

K-Beauty nudes

While not totally nude (yes, we see those hints of gold!), this set of Korean-beauty inspired nails is up there where it comes to neutral mani inspo.

Stained glass tips

Glazy, glossy, iridescent. This stained glass-esque set screams quiet luxury. A juxtaposition we love to see.

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Squoval minimilism

Need to keep your mani under-the-radar at work or school? (Blame the latter detention on us, if caught.) Why not focus on the shape of your nails with a squoval French rose look? Sometimes (just sometimes), it's not all about the colour...

Glazed doughnut nails

Starting off strong, we have Hailey Bieber to thank for this beautiful trend. Because (say it with me now): subtle doesn't need to be boring!

Under the sea and up in the sky

Now this is the result you'd get if the sky and sea were to have a baby – random, much? Think: an oyster shell ombre combo with star details.

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Lava lamp realness

The lava lamp symbolises all things psychedelic but this negative space glitter nudeness is anything but a headache.

Intricate details

How can such a tiny detail be so striking? We don't know either.

Seeing red

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Dainty floral

We cater to all nail lengths here and this delicate floral design is definitely one that suits a shorter shape.

Saddle up

The first time we've seen a brown cow print mani and we certainly hope it won't be the last.

No frowning here

This little yellow guy is guaranteed to cheer you up, so why not adorn your nails with him?

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Star spangled

If you want nails that look like they belong behind a glass counter, @nailsbymh is your go-to.

Flicker tips

Just when you thought you'd seen every possible variation of the flame manicure, this one comes in and steals your heart.

Psychedelic pastels

If you want a touch of colour but don't want to loose the cleanness of a nude, this design by @nails_bymolken is for you.

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Molten metal

Remember that scene from Game of Thrones with Khaleesi's brother? Why not match your nails to it...

Touch of sparkle

Add a scattering of sparkle above your cuticles to brighten a nude mani.

Metal cuffs

A simple-but-chic gold strand along the bottom of each nail adds an interesting detail to an understated look.

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Pastel moons

Brighten up your cuticles with a flash of rainbow polish.

Matte nudes

These matte, buffed nails are giving us all the feels. Thanks to @PaintedbyJools for the inspo.

Cassie Powney, Beauty Editor

Keeks Reid is the Acting Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at , and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.

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