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12 Lovely Nail Art Ideas For Cancer Season 2023

The water sign is nurturing and compassionate.

by Olivia Rose Rushing

Born between June 22 and July 22, Cancer signs are a nurturing, protective, and compassionate water sign ruled by the moon. Filled with bounds of love, Cancerians are represented by the crab, and often seek security and comfort.

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3D Water Droplets

One of three water signs (which also include Pisces and Scorpio), this 3D dew drop nail moment with an ultra sparkly French tip fits Cancer season, summer, and beyond.

On-Trend “Pool Water” Tips

TikTok’s “pool water” nails look exactly as they sound: Like the rippling, bright blue surface of a crystal clear swimming pool. And TBH? I can’t think of a better mani for Cancer szn.

Angelic Invisible French Nails

For a minimal mani vibe that still feels very much Cancerian, this trendy invisible French mani in comforting blue hues is an easy go-to.

Soft Girl Aura

Cancerians are filled with emotion and known to be sensitive in the best way, making this soft girl, baby pink aura manicure a perfect fit.

Riptide 3D Frenchies

Every since Christina Aguilera’s NSFW vulva manicure, 3D details have been *everywhere.* As for these periwinkle-tipped nails? The texture mimics the tides.

Pearlescent Pastels

Cancer is a sign very much associated with soft pastel colors — and this pearl-inspired, pastel-hued manicure was simply made for the caring sign.

Rep Your Sign

The initial nail art trend has lovestruck celebs like Kourtney Kardashian and J.Lo obsessed — and it may just be the cutest way to rep your sign.

White Chrome Comfort Zone

If glazed donut nails are your total comfort zone, opt for a slightly more moon-inspired silver hue for Cancer season instead.

Dark Side Of The Moon

Silver chains, gunmetal gems, and black chrome details create the “more is more” mani of dreams.

Holo Seashells

For beach days and beyond come June and July, very mermaidcore seashells and pearls are a major green flag.

Milky Optical Illusion French

Milky white shades of polish are truly always in for an understated manicure.

Fishnet Fingertips

For a subtle nod to the sea (that isn’t too out-there or colorful), opt for a fishnet design on your tips.