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50+ Tortoise Nails That Are Super Trendy Right Now!

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Are you looking for some trendy tortoise nails to try out?  If so, you’ve come to the right post! 

Tortoise nails have been really trendy lately!  They’re in style no matter what time of year it is!  They also go with a lot of different outfits, which makes that a really fun mani to try out!

Whether I’m going to a salon or doing them myself, it’s so fun to get inspiration!  That’s why I wanted to put together a collection of my favorite designs, so you can figure out what style you want to try!  Below you will find everything from french tips to intricate designs!

A lot of these looks can easily be recreated at home!  If you’re wanting to try out a matte look, I recommend getting this matte nail polish:

Matte About You Polish

To be able to hand draw on flowers, we recommend these nail art brushes.  They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:

Nail Art Brushes 

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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ tortoise nails, that are really trendy right now!  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple so you can reference them later!

The best Tortoise nails that are perfect for your next mani!

If you’re looking for more nail inspiration, check out our page that’s dedicated to all things nail art!  We have designs for all holidays and seasons!  It’s a great page to check out if you don’t know what’s trending!

1) Tortoise & White Tips by Sarah 

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Image and nail art via @heluviee

 

2) Touch of Daisy by Eeka 

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Image and nail art via @eekabeauty

 

3) Half Tortoise by Amy

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Image and nail art via @amyle.nails

 

4) Blue Cuffs by Chloë

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Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

 

5) Pearls by Aistë

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Image and nail art via @heygreatnails

 

6) Gold stripe by Get Tipsy Nails

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Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails

 

7) Tangerine Tortoise by Charlotte

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_

 

8) Tortoise & Pastels by Daisy May

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Image and nail art via @nailsbydaisymay

 

9) Velvet Tort by Aistė

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Image and nail art via @heygreatnails

 

10) Touches of Red by Pardon My French Nail Bar 

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Image and nail art via @pardonmyfrenchnailbar

 

11) Tortoise Tips by Aistė

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Image and nail art via @heygreatnails

 

12) Tortoise Swirls by Amy

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

 

13) Bottega & Tort by Bry

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Image and nail art via @gelsbybry

 

14) Hints of gold by Dayanna 

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Image and nail art via @disseynails

 

15) Classic Tort by Anna 

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Image and nail art via @annagracenails_

 

16) Abstract Tortoise by Aimee

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Image and nail art via @allnailss._

 

17) White and Tortoise Tips by Amy

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

 

18) Tortoise & Green Tips by Amy

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

 

19) Tort & Swirl by Elize

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Image and nail art via @elize_nails

 

20) Tortoise & Gold French by Amber

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Image and nail art via @amberjhnails

 

21) Hints of green by Anna 

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Image and nail art via @annagracenails_

 

22) Short Half Tort by Get Tipsy Nails

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Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails

 

23) All Tort by Get Tipsy Nails 

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Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails

 

24) Cow Print Tort by Danni

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Image and nail art via @nailsbydannimoore

 

25) Touches of white by Charlotte 

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Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_

 

26) Make it pink by Jennifer 

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Image and nail art via @jenniferxlauren

 

27) Tortoise Foil by Tiffany

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Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty

 

28) Tortoiseshell Tips by The Hot Blend 

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Image and nail art via @thehotblend 

 

29) Tortoise & Blue by Melanie 

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Image and nail art via @overglowedit

 

30) Tortie Life by Amy

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

 

31) Aqua Touches by Get tipsy Nails 

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Image and nail art via @gettipsy_nails

 

32) Lavender Touches by Amy 

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33) Abstract Tort Tips by Moe

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Image and nail art via @moe_nails

 

34) Dark Blues by Anna

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Image and nail art via @annagracenails_

 

35) Neon Swirls by Nail Chark 

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Image and nail art via @nailchark

 

36) Autumn Tortoise by Ravi

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_

 

37) Gold Leaf by Isabel 

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Image and nail art via @isabelmaysurtees

 

38) Tort Stripes by Amy

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Image and nail art via @beautyworksbyamy

 

39) Tortoise Swirls by Isabel 

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Image and nail art via @isabelmaysurtees

 

40) French & Tortoise by Chloë

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Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

 

41) Polka Dots by Chloë

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Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

 

42) All Swirls by Queenie 

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Image and nail art via @nailartbyqueenie

 

43) Tort hearts by Chloe

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Image and nail art via @cmdxbeauty

 

44) Tie Dye Tort by Ravi

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Image and nail art via @nailsbyravi_

 

45) Thin Swirls by Emma

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbyemmaa_

 

46) Passionfruit Tips by Chloë

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Image and nail art via @beautybychloemayboyce

 

47) Leaf Print by Emma

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Image and nail art via @_nailsbyemmaa_

 

48) Double French Tort by Orla 

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Image and nail art via @orlataylor_nails

 

49) Bright Green Cuffs by Phoebe

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Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails

 

50) Glossy Tort by Phoebe

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Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails

 

51) Aqua & Tort Swirls by Kei 

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Image and nail art via @kei.nailcare

 

52) Flower Power by Phoebe

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Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails

 

53) Cuffs & Frenchies by Kei

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Image and nail art via @kei.nailcare

We hope you loved all of these fun tortoise nails!  No matter what season it is, a tort mani will always be a classy option!

As always feel free to pin these images or bookmark this page to have inspiration later.

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