30+ Stylish Gray паіɩ Creations That Defy the Notion of Dullness.

 

Gray Abstracts

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Gray nail polish is a lovely, neutral backdrop for bolder nail art. Here, you can see how dark, charcoal gray polish looks alongside abstract accent nails and bedazzled tips.

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Gray Glazed Donut

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Not ready to kiss summer goodbye? This pale, pearly chrome gray manicure is perfect for the last days of summer leading into fall. Mixing warm and cool tones, it’s a great transitional shade and beautiful for a classic manicure or statement nail art.

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Gray Autumn Watercolor

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Gray is usually paired with black and white, but here’s proof that it mixes well with brighter, seasonal shades. To create this autumn watercolor nail look, nail artist Dayana Sapiens used Cirque Colors Nail Polish ($13) in the shades Marsala Jelly, Dove Jelly, Cocoa Jelly, Olive Jelly, Navy Jelly, and Spotted.

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Gray Yin-Yang Nails

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How cute are these pearlescent gray yin-yang nails? To recreate the look, you’ll need a bottle of the OPI Infinite Shine2 Longwear Lacquer ($14) in the shade This Color Hits All the High Notes and a bottle of the OPI Nail Lacquer ($12) in the shade Suzi Talks With Her Hands, along with a fine-lining nail art brush (like the Lights Lacquer Detail Brush, $10).

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Heather Gray Nails

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These matte heather gray nails are minimalist and abstract, reminding us of a cozy fall sweater. Unfortunately, the artist didn’t share the secret to the textured look of these nails, so you’ll likely have to bring this image to your manicurist to recreate it.

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Gray Overlay

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Here, you can see how grayish shades pair with other neutrals and negative space for a pretty end look. To recreate this set, you’ll need Lights Lacquer Nail Lacquer ($13) in the shades Nourishing Elixir, Secret Garden, Mila, and Moon River.

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Gray Checkerboard Nails

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Checkerboard manis are having a moment. While iterations showcasing black and white or a rainbow of colors tend to be the most common, this set proves that gray and white can make a subtle statement, too.

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Triple Gray French Tips

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Gone are the days when French manicures only used a single tip color. Nowadays, double and triple French nail looks are popping up left and right. Case in point: This black, gray, and white nail look. To recreate it, pick your shades and use the Orly Half Moon Nail Guides ($6) to perfect the lines.

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Black and Gray

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Dark nails look gorgeous in autumn and winter. To add a touch of contrast to your moody mani, consider gray half-moon accents and French tips, as manicurist Alicia Torello did here.

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Gray Marble Nails

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Marble nails take on a moodier allure when crafted with charcoal-colored polish. To create this look, nail artist Amy Le used a foil transfer.

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Gray Sweater Nails

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These textured matte gray sweater nails just look cozy. To recreate the unique nail art, though, you’ll likely need the help of a pro, as perfecting 3D nails requires a learning curve.

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Chrome Squiggles

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Chrome nails are an offshoot of gray, so these high-shine squiggle nails make the cut. To DIY a similar look, use the Sally Hansen Color Foil Nail Polish ($7) in the shade Steel a Kiss.

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Mixed-Finish Grays

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