One can only see french tips and gemstones done the same way so many times – and staying on trend is fun for a while, but then it can start to seem like you aren’t displaying your own personality through your nails.

If you can relate to any of these feelings, you’ve come to the right place.

Nail styles and designs have evolved greatly over time as fashion and trends changed.

We’ve seen almost every style you can imagine, but it can still sometimes seem like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of the same designs over and over.

The best way to avoid this is to ignore the current nail trends entirely and style your nails based on what you feel best displays your personality.

Whether you’re in love with a certain color or can’t get over the look of geometric patterns, there’s a never-ending source of nail style inspiration when you use your own interests and style as a guide.

If you love long nails and gemstones but couldn’t stand getting the same manicure one more time, you could play around with colors that you haven’t used before or even create different and interesting shapes with your nail gems.

Maybe you’re totally not into the long acrylic nail trend – short nails can absolutely be just as eye-catching as acrylics.

Getting creative with different colors, patterns, and even textures is a great way to brainstorm for your next manicure.

The best thing about using your own preferences as a nail guide instead of the latest trend is that no matter the end result, you’ve got a unique nail look that perfectly illustrates your style.