Lava lamp nails are the retro style staple you need this season

French tips, but make them lava. We love everything about this set.

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This fluoro set is giving Monsters Inc. but we’re so here for it.

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Proof that lava lamps and rhinestones are an excellent pairing.

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Between the vibrant purple hue and the translucent glitter, this set is the manicure equivalent of an inflatable armchair (remember those?!). Big vibes.

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We’re always here for a monochrome mani moment. Wednesday Addams, eat your heart out.

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Can’t decide whether you’re in a more minimalist or maximalist mood? Meet in the middle with a bold blue accent.

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Rainbow lava lamps were all we ever dreamed of, and now we can wear them as claws. Oh, what a world.

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This set is the ultimate Y2K mash-up of jelly art, chrome nails and neon pink accents.

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Tie-dye and lava lamps are the ultimate ‘70s combo. And yes, the “lava” in this set does move.

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Pick your player: coloured lava lamp edition. 

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This pastel set truly strikes the perfect balance between playful and chic – the ultimate pool party accessory.

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Picasso, but make it nail art. These abstract 3D lava lamp nails deserve a spot in a gallery.

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With barely-there pastel pinks and corals, this ombre pink lava lamp mani is the perfect inspo for your first foray into nail art. Warning: you’ll never want basic nails again.

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This ‘70s-inspired nail art makes us want to buy flares and revive the Farrah Faucett flick (and we’re not mad about it).

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Forget sticking to one palette. This vibrant multi-toned set will set the mood for some serious summer fun.

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This is what we imagine being slimed at a 2000s Nickelodean Kids’ Choice Awards show would look like.

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We don’t know what’s going on here, but we love it. The perfect level of Y2K chaos.

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