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Try a Soft French Tip With Tape
Low-tack tape gives you a helpful guide for painting French tips at home. The base needs to be fully dry first, so this look rewards a patient pause between steps.
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Make Tiny Polka Dots With a Bobby Pin
A bobby pin can make a neat dot pattern without a nail-art tool kit. Try a few dots on one accent nail first, then decide if you want to repeat the design.
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An Easy Sheer Pink Manicure at Home
A sheer pink manicure is forgiving by design: you can build the color slowly and keep the finish light. Set out a few basics, then work one nail at a time.