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Nail Cuticle Tattoos Are the Latest & Most Delicate Trend That'll Make You Want to Get Inked

LifestylePublished Aug 21, 2017
By Kathleen Wong
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Sorry, nail art. There's a new beauty trend that's about to turn folks into hand models -- and your best manicure almost doesn't stand a chance.

People (more like geniuses) are beginning to tattoo beautiful and delicate designs around their nail cuticles.-placeholder
People (more like geniuses) are beginning to tattoo beautiful and delicate designs around their nail cuticles.
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People (more like geniuses) are beginning to tattoo beautiful and delicate designs around their nail cuticles.

These tattoos turn what is usually a manicuring pain-in-the-butt into a total work of art.

Don't get these confused with the more well-known finger tattoos that run on the inside of your finger or around your knuckle.-placeholder
Don't get these confused with the more well-known finger tattoos that run on the inside of your finger or around your knuckle.
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Don't get these confused with the more well-known finger tattoos that run on the inside of your finger or around your knuckle.

But like more common finger tattoos, these cuticle tattoos are probably on the more painful side, we suspect -- being that you're getting tattooed right on the bone. It also might require some touching up, as it'll fade over the years.

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Some are using the underrated placement as a chance to outline a flower against their nail bed.-placeholder
Some are using the underrated placement as a chance to outline a flower against their nail bed.
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Some are using the underrated placement as a chance to outline a flower against their nail bed.

Others go more minimal with a few dots that are still just as eye-catching.-placeholder
Others go more minimal with a few dots that are still just as eye-catching.
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Others go more minimal with a few dots that are still just as eye-catching.

And let's not forget about all the potential with your thumb.-placeholder
And let's not forget about all the potential with your thumb.
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And let's not forget about all the potential with your thumb.

Intrigued but not ready to face the needle? You can always take temporary tattoos out for a test run.-placeholder
Intrigued but not ready to face the needle? You can always take temporary tattoos out for a test run.
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Intrigued but not ready to face the needle? You can always take temporary tattoos out for a test run.

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