These sweet and colorful flags spice up an otherwise traditional, neutral manicure. Instead of free-handing the flags, you can actually create them with scotch tape. “Using tape as a nail art tool has just recently become popular. It’s great because it creates the illusion of a design being painted on, but without all that work,” says Rose. To begin, paint multiple bright colors on a piece of tape, let it dry completely, and then cut the tape into small triangle shapes.

Next, use two coats of a nude polish like Zoya’s “Erin”, $8, and then use a silver striper brush to create the line where the flags will hang. Wait at least five minutes, and then carefully apply the colorful tape triangles onto your nails with tweezers. Finish with a clear top coat. This is tricky, so have patience — the pay off is fabulous!