YOUR FRIENDS' ACTIVITY

    7 Nail Ideas that Aren’t Tacky

    By | Fashion – Fri, Aug 24, 2012 10:51 AM EDT

    It seems like all of the sudden everyone got bored with regular nail polish. There are fabulous colors coming out all the time, but monotone one-shades are such a thing of the past. Enter: nail art. It's raging on every social network, and we promise that four out of every five girls you'd stop on the street will have some version thereof. Why not join in on the parade and adopt one of these insanely awesome patterns, colors and ideas:

    By Liat Kornowski for TheBlush.com

    Neon Polka Dots
    Twitter @dutch_nail_artTwitter @dutch_nail_art
    Why it's awesome:     Neon is one of summer's hit trends, and polka dots are always a girly way of sprucing up the place. The fact that the dots are different colors is just an added bonus.

    What your nail polish says about you

    Sunset Ombre
    Facebook, Nail Art ManiaFacebook, Nail Art Mania
    Why it's awesome:     Try going anywhere right now without running into an ombre hairdo, mani or maxidress print. We dare you. This color combo is a sweet one because orange and pink aren't exactly from the same color family, but they're neighborly enough that they blend together smoothly.

    Musical Prodigy
    Facebook, NailsFacebook, Nails
    Why it's awesome:     There's nothing tacky about hitting those notes. Remember when your mom was disappointed you quit piano at age eight? Here's your (creative) way of making it up to her.

    Match your mani to your favorite celeb!

    Clean-Cut Geo
    Twitter @lauralovebeautyTwitter @lauralovebeauty
    Why it's awesome:     This sleek, almost techy look begs to be paired with a slicked-back, stick-straight ponytail.

    Mixing It Up
    Twitter @JJKKentonTwitter @JJKKenton
    Why it's awesome:     Ooooo, looky here. So pretty. We love how every finger is totally different, yet a color scheme is maintained to pull the look together. We especially love the ring finger floral, another sure way to make a girl smile.

    How to safely mix patterns

    Color Blocking
    Twitter @echristineTwitter @echristine
    Why it's awesome:     Color blocking is a huge trend that's seeped into everything from handbags to swimsuits, so why not wear it on your tips?

    Tribal Sensation
    Twitter @BoAkwonTwitter @BoAkwon
    W    hy it's awesome: Really? You must ask why? Look at it! It's a crazy party on your nails that guarantees endless "OMG how did you do that??" questions, stares and imitations. Simply spectacular.

    More from The Blush:
    Nail ideas from Katy Perry
    Revolutionary new ways to make your nails pretty
    How to DIY a manicure like a true pro
    How Facebook can land you a job
    Giveaways galore!

    © 2012 The Blush. All rights reserved.