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The week of final exams, I have become an anxious mess and just can’t seem to pull myself together more than I already am for my next test. There’s only one thing I do right away when I am feeling stressed with school, and that’s my nails. Despite the all-nighters, crying sessions with the Sour album, and my hobo-like appearance during finals week, if my nails look pretty, then I will do well on my exams. I discovered this hack when I started being overly productive after having my nails done, and all of a sudden, I was able to finish a week’s worth of work in one night.

Sunburn Red Nail Inspo

The sun is out, and so are our tan lines. Or should I say sunburn marks? Red is bold, and what I like to consider the “It-Girl” color. Sunscreen isn’t going to help this color go away. Below are some of my favorite Pinterest nail ideas.

  • Red Almond Shaped French Tip
  • Red With A Design

Sundown Orange Nail Inspo

Want to know my favorite thing about summer? Watching the sunset while I’m sitting on the beach with my friends. There’s nothing better than my salty ocean hair laying on the back of my oversized sweatshirt, while I have a pink drink in one hand and my phone in the other, admiring the sunset. Below are some orange-inspired nail designs that I am so excited to try.

  • Classic Neon Orange
  • Heart Eyes For Orange

Sun’s Shining Yellow Nail Inspo

Yes, yellow nails. Summer’s the time to try bold colors! While yellow gives Despicable Me minions any other time of the year, over the summer, it’s the perfect opportunity to go back to our aesthetic VSCO roots. Hydroflasks, silly band bracelets, oversized shirts, and colorful nails. Below are some yellow-polished nail ideas!

  • Smiley Faces for Yellow
  • Chrome Yellow Nails

Beach Blue Nail Inspo

The pool and ocean are my go-to places over the summer. Honestly, it’s more like the only place I go to. I just love the aesthetic of bringing my tote, fruit bowls, gluten-free snacks, and my beach reads. But you know what’s even better? Having my aesthetic ocean nails done to match the water.

  • VSCO Ocean Blue
  • Dark Blue Almond Shaped Nail Design

Mysterious Girl Era—Black Nail Inspo

Just like Ms. Taylor herself said, “Nobody’s heard from me for months, I’m doing better than I ever was.” If this is you too, then maybe a bold color isn’t for you. A nice black polished gel manicure is just what you need to be in your off-the-grid era. These nail inspirations are not only giving evil queen but are also so sophisticated.

  • Glossy Black Nails
  • Black Flowers Design

Clean Girl Nail Inspo

If you are a winter girl and summer has you feeling nostalgic, no worries. These white nail ideas on Pinterest will have you feeling like you are right back in December. These white nails are also giving “Clean Girl” and are the perfect minimalistic style nails. Below are some white polish nail ideas that I love!

  • Classic White Square Shaped Nails
  • White French Tip with Pearls

Now that exams are ending, aesthetic nails are the ideal way to ensure a Pinterest-perfect summer.

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Natalie Willis is from Miami, FL and is studying Editing, Writing, and Media with a minor in Political Science. Find more through socials! Instagram: _nataliewillis_