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Duck Nails Aren’t the Worst Nail Trend But They’re Close

By Rebecca Swanner | July 20, 2021 | Updated on April 17, 2022 | 1 Comment
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No, you’re not actually being trolled (we don’t think). Duck nails – also known as flare nails – are one of the new nail trends for this year. Because where the 1920s had flapper dresses and cute bobs we have… these.

This fowl manicure trend seems to have sometime before masks were a staple of every outfit. 

If you want duck foot nails, go to your local nail salon and see if they’re willing to shape them. Some won’t because the design style can make the nail unstable and more likely to break. In the meantime, here’s your flare nail inspo, created by super-talented nail artists which you should follow even if this trend is ruffling your feathers.

Duck Nails

22 Duck Nails

1. Sanrio Duck Nails

It’s not enough to just have flare nails. Go all the way. Have flare nails with glitter and 3D characters.

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A post shared by ✨Ali nailed it✨ (@trapnailhouse)

 

2. Pink Cherry Flare Nails

Also seen in: every Katy Perry music video from her Teenage Dream album. 

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A post shared by E_NVY NAILS (@e_nvy_nails)

 

3. Popcorn Nails

Pro tip: let your nails dry before you get snacks at the movies.

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A post shared by Garinailezz💙 (@garinailezz)

 

4. Hot Pink Duck Nails

Barbie’s nails if she lived in 2021. And was sentient.

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5. High Brow Low Brow Nails

Pop art, donuts, duck nails… what’s not to love? Honestly, we love @beautyby_lanae’s nail designs, but we’re gonna go with anything but this shape.
Duck Nails - Takashi Murakami and Donuts

 

6. Glam Flare Nails

There is no way that’s enough rhinestones.
Duck Nails - Rhinestones

 

7. Lingerie Duck Nails

Nothing sexier than leather, lace, and nails that remind us of Donald Duck.

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A post shared by Alison Nicole Nail Co💅✨ (@annailco)

 

8. Wavy Flare Nails

We’ll have to keep an eye out for this abstract design at next year’s Duck Fashion Show. Nails by @tipsbyashh
Duck Nails - Abstract

 

9. Beer Nails

They say it’s a bad idea to drink and gamble. What they don’t talk about is this.

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10. Abstract Lines Duck Nails

These are straight fire. Or white, orange, and yellow squiggles. Whatever the kids are saying these days.

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11. Butterfly Flare Nails

Butterfly clips are making a comeback, but all of ours broke in 1998 so we’ll settle for these.

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12. Glitter Nails

When we start using your nails to hold your charms and your keys, that’s when we know women need bigger pockets.

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13. Cute Skull Duck Nails

When you have a Cheetah Girls audition at 6 and a punk show at 7 and a Rihanna concert at 8 and a floral arranging class at 9 and are still sitting on the couch.

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14. Hello Kitty Duck Nails

The caption says it all.

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15. Nickelodeon Nails

The 90s called. But you were online so they got a busy tone.

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16. Cross Nails

At least we know why you’re at confession.

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17. Dollar Bill Nails

We don’t think these will fit in the vending machine…but we’d watch someone try.

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18. VSCO Girl Nails

Where is our Caboodle anyway? 90s Nails by the talented Tylia Boykin of Nailedbymariee

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19. Thanksgiving Turkey Nails

We’re as alarmed as this bird.

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A post shared by 💅Nails By Erica 661💅 (@nailsbyerica661)

 

20. Ocean Marble Duck Nails

Pretty design, but we don’t think it’s a coincidence that this nail shape is making us feel a little seasick.

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A post shared by Anitagetmynailsdone (@anitagetmynailsdone)

 

21. Candy Corn Nails

Finally, a nail shape and a candy we can feel the same about.

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A post shared by 💎Krylicx by Kenz💎 (@krylicxbykenz)

 

22. Halloween Duck Nails

 

Perfect for jump scares.

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Rebecca Swanner
Founder + Editor-in-Chief at Let's Eat Cake
Pleased to meet you. I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Let's Eat Cake: The world's first smart, funny lifestyle site for women.

I've written or worked for a wide range of lifestyle sites and magazines, including Billboard, Nylon, Parade, Men's Journal, Us Weekly, Stuff, Blender, Beachbody, Alternative Press, Electronic Gaming Monthly, and more. See more on my LinkedIn.

On the baking side of things, I've run my own baking company and competed on Cupcake Wars, so hit me up with your baking questions! I respond fastest on Instagram where you can find me @letseatcakeblog

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  1. AvatarJayda Turner says

    August 9, 2021 at 11:35 am

    You featured my hand and nail tech and I just wanted to say thank you! Really dope funky article 😅

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