5 Black Nail Ideas for Summer

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Black manicures aren't just for winter! Here's 5 ideas for your next summer manicure.

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1. Black Snake

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2. Black Hearts

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3. Abstract Nails

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4. Mini hearts

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5. Sparkle NAILS

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Don't stop here! I have 21 different black nail designs on the blog!

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Most of these ombre nail designs use Olive & June nail polish! Use code Jenb20 for 20% off your order!

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