Jelly Nails Are the Newest Summer Manicure Trend You Can Actually Wear

They channel '90s nostalgia and here's why.

By Lauren Adhav, Cosmopolitan

Out of all the bizarre and downright unconventional nail trends you've seen this year—teeth and corkscrew nails to name a few–there's finally a manicure you can actually get behind: cue jelly nails.

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A post shared by @polishedbysophia on Jul 11, 2018 at 6:56pm PDT

The slightly see-through, vibrant nail look has been popping up on Instagram recently with a name reminiscent of the jelly shoes we've all worn/know/love. Think juicy shades of pink, orange, yellow, and blue that'll transport you right back to fifth grade.

Per HelloGiggles, the bright, translucent shades are achieved by applying a clear tip to the nail or sculpting it with a clear, hard gel, and then adding a sheer, vibrant polish on top. Even Kylie Jenner's friend Heather Sanders dipped her tips in the jelly nail trend with a hot pink mani, featuring the Nike swoop logo on each pinky finger.

A post shared by Heather Sanders (@heathersanders_) on Jul 7, 2018 at 11:46am PDT

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Bonus: The look is also versatile, since you can choose to do all your nails in the same polish or opt for a multi-colored style.

A post shared by Nikki (@__nailsbynikki) on Jul 16, 2018 at 5:40am PDT

I just can't help but think how much better this looks than hair on your nails, amirite?

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