8 Short Summer Nail Looks to Wear Through August

Pastel Skittle Mismatch Nails

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Pastel Jelly Squiggle Short

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Coral Ombré Short

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Rhinestone Tips

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Tie-Dye Nails

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Pastel Color Block French Tips

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Pink Swirl Floral Nails

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Shades of Blue Heart Nails

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