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Retro Groovy Nails to Put a Spring in Your Step This Season

Get in the groove of spring.

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Having fun with our manicures is so in this season, and there's no better proof than retro groovy nails. These '70s-coded manicures are all about flowing movement, groovy colors and that undeniably retro feeling. Whether you're feeling warm and earthy tones, vibrant blooming shades or even a basic black and white, there's something so classic about this style. Embracing the bohemian and disco styles that dominated the 1970s, these manicures all feature complimentary colors in abstract, swirling patterns.

'70s Inspiration Is Making a Comeback

Nails aren't the only place we're seeing beauty taking '70s inspiration. As we move away from the clean girl look that dominated the early 2020s, we're turning towards the big and bold color and creativity of prior decades. Just consider aura beauty, which calls to mind the diffused and colorful eye shadow looks signature to the bohemian culture of the '70s.

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In addition, we're seeing a strong surge toward the colorful but still pastel shades of the era. These colors, like baby pink and butter yellow, walk the line between eye-catching and wearable. And retro groovy nails take this color palette and add fun designs that provide beautiful movement to a mani.

The Retro Groovy Nails That Put Us in the Mood to Groove

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Spring Has Sprung

The color combo in this gorgeous manicure takes the best of spring, a bright salmon orange and a sweet pink, to deliver a mani full of brightness.

Spring Has Sprung
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Chase the Rainbow

Perfect for short nail girlies, this look balances bright and bold colors with a simple design to create a clean and fun look.

Chase the Rainbow
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Cool Girl Goes Retro

Not feeling the color? Keep your look sleek and cool with just black and white, focusing on the abstract designs instead.

Cool Girl Goes Retro
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Groovy Girlie

Abstract and overlaying designs create a shape-focused mani that we just can't stop staring at.

Groovy Girlie
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Rouge Rave

Using shades of pink and red, this nail artist captures a groovy, field of flowers vibe.

Rouge Rave
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First Bloom

Try choosing very light greens to create a look perfect for the first flush of spring.

First Bloom
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Greener Grass

Green and earth tones combine in this look to create an ultra-'70s-inspired feeling.

Greener Grass
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