These 11 Manicure Ideas Make Me Want to Grow Long Nails

When it comes to nails, I feel like you're either team short nails or team long nails. I'm personally a very committed member of team short nails and pretty much have been since high school (I went through a bit of an acrylics phase sophomore year). I just find that shorter nails are lower maintenance.
But there are certain long nail manicure designs that are so beautiful they tempt me to switch sides and grow mine. From whimsical patterns to stunning reds, below are the 11 coolest long nail designs that have me reconsidering my length right now.
Next up: I'm cleaning up my beauty routine—these 18 non-toxic products are actually legit.

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Swooning!
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Ooey-gooey and oh so fabulous.
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Perfect for summer.
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Lisa Just Co-Signed Selena Gomez's Go-To Date-Night Nail Color—I'm Sprinting to My Manicurist
This shade stretches way past Valentine’s Day.