20 70s inspired manicures you should try

 

Whatever happens happens, right? While that saying is often related to karma, it can also be applied to fashion and beauty trends. After all, once something is extremely popular, it is bound to be revisited later. Just look at the low-rise jeans, matte eyeshadow and the resurgence of rhinestone tattoos.

Another manicure girl? You’ll be happy to know that attractive nail styles are also popping up left and right. We’ve rounded up more than a dozen gorgeous ’70s-inspired nail looks worth embracing in the coming months. Check them out below.

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Show off your disco fever with this shimmery disco ball manicure. It was created using the Cirque Colors Disco Collection, specifically the shades Disco Ball, Heart of Glass, Groove Thing, Velvet Rope, and C’est Chic ($15 each).

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This pink, orange and yellow ’70s-inspired mani reminds us of the best Starburst flavors. Nail artist Brittney Ellen created it using OPI Nail Lacquer in Silicon Valley Girl, Marigolden Hour, and Racing for Pinks ($11-$12 each). For precise strokes, she uses a fine-line nail brush.

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Chocolate nails are trending, so this multicolored brown manicure is a great alternative to a more neutral ’70s manicure. Created by nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens Create it using Salon Perfect Professional Nail Polish, including Double Shot and Ballerina Sandals ($7 each).

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These metallic lilac nails are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Ellen created them using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Strawberry Frosting and Paper Snow ($11 each) and Mooncat Nail Polish in Beware, The Kraken ($16).

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Brown and orange were two of the most popular colors of the decade, appearing in everything from wallpaper and upholstery to clothing and cookware. Here you can see how the colors come together for a picture-perfect 70s manicure.

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Tie dye has been in fashion for decades, but as you may know, it first became all the rage in the ’70s. Pay homage to the colorful, ingenious technique by Get a tie-dyed manicure or choose an accent tie-dyed manicure like the ones seen here.

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Ready to dance with joy? You can get this attractive hairstyle without spending a lot of money at your local nail salon. While precision tester manicures tend to be more expensive and take more time to design, this kit is offered by Chillhouse Chill Tips That’s Amore Kit ($16).

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These blue and gold nails give Flounder the most luxurious feel. To create a high-contrast look, you’ll need ILNP Boutique Nail Polish in Zero Degrees and Amber ($13 each) and Lights Lacquer in Paper Snow and Clueless ($11 each).

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Paisley prints were all the rage in the 1970s, so opting for paisley nail art designs with a hint of orange is a great way to enter the decade. Sapiens created this look using OPI Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath ($12), along with essie Nail Lacquer in Water Melon ($11) and bio-based Nailtopia Beauty, Chio-Free Nail Lacquer in Tropinail, So Fresh So Clean, Glow Up, and Key Squeeze ($10 each).

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To capitalize on today’s popularity of mismatched nails while also paying homage to the past, consider this ’70s-inspired mani with swirling, yin-yang nails, strawberry western, plaid and stars.

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Is it just us or are these swirling nails the perfect embodiment of the Mystery Machine? Sapiens created them using Le Mini Macaron Gel Polish in the shades Lilac Blossom, Bubblegum Crush, Papaya Sorbet, Party Babe ($13 each) and teal polish from the Drizzle Beauty Aquamarine Collection ($20 for a pack of 12).

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If you love the nostalgia of lava lamps, you’ll fall in love with this peach colored set. That’s right: You can rock this ’70s-inspired manicure by purchasing Chillhouse x Vitaminwater With Lover Chill Tips ($16).

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Do you love the idea of a 70s mani but want to tone it down a bit? Choose pastel tones, the most popular colors of the decade, as nail artist Hailey Lloyd did here.

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Peach Fuzz is the Pantone Color of the Year, making this peach and cream manicure a must-have for 2024. Celebrity nail artist Sigourney Nuñez created this color using Pleeasing Nail Lacquer in Peachy Cheeks, Brides Buttercream (both can be found in Pollinators Sets, $65 for set of 4) and Fixed Segments ($20).

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Last but not least, we have these super bright lime green mismatched nails, courtesy of the Chillhouse x Vitaminwater Get Gutsy Chill Tip set ($16). While the colors aren’t necessarily 70s-inspired, the swirls, checks and smiley faces are.

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