plural manis
informal
: manicure sense 1
Paint one finger on each hand a slightly different hue. "Do low-key glitter or another shade from the same color family as the rest of your mani," says New York City celebrity nail tech Elle.—
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see also mani-pedi
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Alternate bright red and white stripes with a matching bow design and mini blue stars for a traditional, yet fun mani.
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Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Sakakura goes for abstract swirls to dress up a French mani.
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Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The eye shadow of choice was just a tiny bit darker than her mani and dress, more of a true purple than lavender or lilac.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 June 2026
Ultimately, the goal is to make your nails look more slender and longer with this simple and effective mani.
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Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
2 June 2026
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Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Sakakura goes for abstract swirls to dress up a French mani.
—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The eye shadow of choice was just a tiny bit darker than her mani and dress, more of a true purple than lavender or lilac.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 June 2026
Ultimately, the goal is to make your nails look more slender and longer with this simple and effective mani.
—
Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
2 June 2026
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“Mani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mani. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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