These Accent Nails Are the Way to Make Your Mani Pop and Try New Trends

This season has seen manicure trends gone wild. From trendy nail art to funky French manicures, there’s a lot going on. If you want to dip your toe into trends without fully committing, an accent nail is the perfect route. Accent nails help make your manicure pop without spending as much money or time in the salon. We gathered a handful of accent nail looks we love to help inspire your next set.

Accent nails to make your mani pop

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Pink cat-eye manicure with a French accent nail

Hop on the cat-eye nail trend with this perfect pink example. For some added flair, opt for a French tip on the ring finger and floral additions. We want to try this look in every color.

 

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3D accent nail

Textured nails are one of the coolest new trends, but also one that’s bound to take a lot of time. If you want to try the 3D maniucre trend, wearing it as an accent nail is a good place to start. This sherbert ombre manicure is topped off with a cute clear 3D flower for an ultra-femme look.

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Fall floral accent nail

The brown, nude, sage stone and orange shades in this manicure are everything we love about fall manicures. To make the mani even better, the nail artist used the shades to create an autumnal floral accent nail.

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Chrome accent nail

Chrome nails seem to be everywhere right now. To try the trend with a unique approach, wear chrome polish as an accent nail while the rest feature matte polish to really show off the contrast.

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Lavender French with floral accent nail

French manicures have had a serious glow-up this year with tons of takes on the trend. If you want to add a little flair to your Frenchie, add a dainty floral design on the ring finger.

 

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Navy matte manicure with an accent nail

Matte manicures are having a moment, not to mention they last much longer than their shinier counterparts. This look features navy matte polish and an accent nail with artful brush strokes of navy, white and gold.

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Red nails with a checkerboard accent

Red nails are timeless, but adding a checkerboard accent nail helps add an edge that will make your manicure stand out.