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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Sunshine Create a bright and sunny mani by fading a creamy yellow base into an orange tip.
—Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The eye shadow of choice was just a tiny bit darker than her mani and dress, more of a true purple than lavender or lilac.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 June 2026
For example, they can be used on the points of stars to bling out your cowboy hats, or to adorn whole nails for a 3D mani.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
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Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The eye shadow of choice was just a tiny bit darker than her mani and dress, more of a true purple than lavender or lilac.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 June 2026
For example, they can be used on the points of stars to bling out your cowboy hats, or to adorn whole nails for a 3D mani.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 31 May 2026
And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
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“Mani.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mani. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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