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This Fall Nail Art Trend Is Taking Over Instagram Right Now

While none of us could have ever predicted the maelstrom of events that have taken place in 2020, we do believe in making the most of any situation whenever possible. Take the face mask mandate, for example. No, they're not always the most comfortable. And yes, they have caused breakouts on occasion, but if they can help keep us healthy, then we're going to wear them...and have some fun with accessorizing them while we're at it.

After seeing some of our favorite nail artists matching their manis to their masks, we're inspired to give this trend a try ourselves. Peep some of our favorite combos ahead.

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Animal Prints

Spotted: Our next manicure. (Psst, you can nab Miss Pop's exact silk face mask here.)

Fruit Motifs

Celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards (who has polished everyone from Tracee Ellis Ross to Bella Hadid) is a pioneer of this trend. Here she is rocking a juicy cherry combo.

Tone On Tone

For the mani minimalist, you can always go tonal like Mei Kawajiri and match your tips to your surgical mask. (As if we needed another reason to rock blue nails.)

Floral

Mask by Reformation, polish by Chanel. Does it get any chicer?

Twinkling Stars

Another gem from Gina, who created this design using OPI "Black Onyx" as a base and "Ornament to Be Together" for the little starbursts.



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