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If you’re still a little girl at heart, the latest manicure trend just may bring you back to your elementary school days. Known as mermaid nails, the season’s newest mani is officially making a splash on Instagram- literally!

Staying true to their name, mermaid nails feature a breezy aquatic theme accented with shimmering violet and light blue shades. With turquoise and lavender tones and plenty of glitter, the gorgeous fingertips almost bring the idea of a mermaid tail to mind.

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With funky patterns and all manner of nail art enjoying a moment in the spotlight, the mermaid mani certainly fits into the season’s trends. Even if you’re only venturing to your backyard pool miles away from the ocean, the look can definitely revive your talons.

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To bring the trend to the next level, some manicure maniacs are even painting on tiny scales and adding metallic seashell gems. For anyone who secretly wishes they were a mermaid, this nail look may help you live the fantasy and achieve underwater beauty without leaving shore!