plural manis
informal
: manicure sense 1
Paint one finger on each hand a slightly different hue. "Do low-key glitter or another shade from the same color family as the rest of your mani," says New York City celebrity nail tech Elle.—
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see also mani-pedi
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This quiet-luxury mani is also fairly low-maintenance, since the neutral base won’t call attention to grow-out.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
This mani is perfect for spring, even if florals aren't groundbreaking.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
The $50 set (which also comes as a kit with extra press-ons, nail glue and other materials for an at-home mani) combines the best of what Yasuda is seeing in this spring's trends.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Top an intricate design with something like Zoya's Naked Manicure Glossy Seal Top Coat to prolong your mani and keep it chip-free.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
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Lena Raab, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
This mani is perfect for spring, even if florals aren't groundbreaking.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
The $50 set (which also comes as a kit with extra press-ons, nail glue and other materials for an at-home mani) combines the best of what Yasuda is seeing in this spring's trends.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Top an intricate design with something like Zoya's Naked Manicure Glossy Seal Top Coat to prolong your mani and keep it chip-free.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Mani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mani. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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