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Revive the Y2K Era: 50+ Nail Ideas for a Contemporary and Trendy Look

Are you looking for some trendy Y2K nails to try out?  If so, you’ve come to the right post!

What is the Y2k Aesthetic?

The Y2k aesthetic has been coming back in full force over the last year!  It’s based on pop culture from the end of the 90s to the early 2000s.  Think yin yangs, chunky jewelry, bright colors, and happy faces when it comes to nail art.

Y2K is such a fun aesthetic to try out, especially during the summer time!  There’s so many designs you can recreate that capture the essence of the 90s.

Whether I’m going to a salon or doing them myself, it’s so fun to get inspiration!  I wanted to put together a collection of my favorite designs, so you can figure out what style you want to try!  Below you will find everything from french tips to intricate designs!

A lot of these looks can easily be recreated at home!  If you’re wanting to try out a matte look, I recommend getting this matte nail polish:

Matte About You Polish

To be able to hand draw on flowers, we recommend these nail art brushes.  They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:

Nail Art Brushes 

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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ Y2K nails, that are really trendy right now!  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple so you can reference them later!

The best Y2k nails that are perfect for your next mani!

If you’re looking for more nail inspiration, check out our page that’s dedicated to all things nail art!  We have designs for all holidays and seasons!  It’s a great page to check out if you don’t know what’s trending!

1) Wavy Tips by Charlotte

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Image and nail art via @pressedbycharlotte_

2) Happy Vibes by Abi

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3) Black & White by Ingrid 

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4) Trendy Tips by Dayanna 

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5) Happy Nails by Franci

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6) Rainbow Yin & Yang by Joely

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7) Almond Joy by Sabrina 

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8) Shades of Purple by Amy 

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9) Groovy Tips by Abi

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Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty

10) All Smiles by Anna

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11) Trendy by Peachi Nails

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12) Alien Landing by Georgia 

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13) Trendy Swirls by Dayanna 

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14) Subtle Details by Amy 

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15) Tie Dye by Abi 

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Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty

16) Summer Trends by Sabrina 

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17) Mushroom Love by Amy 

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18) Red & Pink by Dayanna

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Image and nail art via @disseynails

19) Black & Green by Peachi Nails 

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20) All Orange by Georgia 

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Image and nail art via @nailsby_gxx

21) Over the rainbow by Georgia 

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22) Flower Power by Amy 

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Image and nail art via @amyguynailartist 

23) Happy Daisies by Nail Chark 

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Image and nail art via @nailchark 

24) Pink Vibes by Alison

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25) Happy Colors by Dayanna

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Image and nail art via @disseynails 

26) Summer Cherries by Melanie 

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27) Swirls and Florals by Natalie

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Image and nail art via @natalieholtnailartist

28) Yin and Yang by Anna 

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Image and nail art via @annagracenails_

29) Wavy Checkers by Amy

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30) Black & White Butterfly Wings by Amy

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31) Bit of everything by Georgia 

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Image and nail art via @nailsby_gxx

32) Groovy Green by Franci

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Image and nail art via @pop_polished

33) Y2K Tips by Dayanna 

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34) Green Swirls by Faustyna

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35) Y2K Squares by Pippy

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36) Perfect Mix by Georgia 

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Image and nail art via @nailsby_gxx

37) Neon Stars by Amy

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38) Tangerine Tips by Joely

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Image and nail art via @joelyoceannails

39) 90s by Harriet 

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40) Beautiful Details by Harriet 

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Image and nail art @nailsbyharriet_

41) Abstract Smiles by Amy 

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42) Pastel Dreams by Thi

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43) Yin Yang Tips by Amy 

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44) Square Tips by Joely

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45) Almond trends by Amy

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46) Butterfly wings by Peachi Nails

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47) Y2K press ons by Charlotte

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Image and nail art via @pressedbycharlotte_

48) EYE see you by Amy 

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

49) Green Yin Yangs by Peachi Nails 

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50) Summer Brights by Amy

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51) Checkered Tips by Amy

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Image and nail art via @amyguynailartist

We hope you loved all of these Y2K nails!  All of these fun designs are super trendy right now!

Whether you’re getting your nails done at home or in the salon, all of these nail ideas would be perfect for your next mani!

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