Grab Your Polish and Tools — Here Are the Best At-Home Nail Art Tutorials

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Most of us have been spending time at home self-isolating for a couple weeks now, which you might have noticed can take a toll on your nails. From constantly washing your hands to loading up on potentially drying hand sanitizer (not to mention skipping the routine trips to the salon), it would make sense if you've been more tempted to give your nails some extra attention these days.

Especially if you're a fan of nail art and with a little more time on your hands, now is as good a time as any to whip out your best nail polishes and tool kit and get to work. Looking for inspiration? Ahead, scroll through for some of our favorite at-home nail art tutorials that are easy to DIY.

Additional reporting by Kirbie Johnson

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