<p>Masako Sasaki,&nbsp;Dashing Diva,&nbsp;New York City</p>

Masako Sasaki, Dashing Diva, New York City

<p>Patrice McNeal,&nbsp;Wildside Nailz, Lancaster, Calif.</p>

Patrice McNeal, Wildside Nailz, Lancaster, Calif.

<p>Yolanda Hernandez,&nbsp;Hair Today Nails Tomorrow, Fresno, Calif.</p>

Yolanda Hernandez, Hair Today Nails Tomorrow, Fresno, Calif.

<p>Desreen Jarvis,&nbsp;Nails By Desreen, Brooklyn, N.Y.</p>

Desreen Jarvis, Nails By Desreen, Brooklyn, N.Y.

<p>Daniela Manzano,&nbsp;Finetouch Nails, Hackensack, N.J.</p>

Daniela Manzano, Finetouch Nails, Hackensack, N.J.

<p>Melisa Bruce,&nbsp;Sugar Ray&rsquo;s Studio,&nbsp;Hermosa Beach, Calif.</p>

Melisa Bruce, Sugar Ray’s Studio, Hermosa Beach, Calif.

<p>Lisa Holden,&nbsp;Lah Nails,&nbsp;Oshawa, Ontario, Canada</p>

Lisa Holden, Lah Nails, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

<p>Shannon Rooney,&nbsp;Seriously Nails,&nbsp;Las Vegas</p>

Shannon Rooney, Seriously Nails, Las Vegas

<p>Jennie Hoang Sotelo,&nbsp;Queen Bee Salon and Spa,&nbsp;Culver City, Calif.</p>

Jennie Hoang Sotelo, Queen Bee Salon and Spa, Culver City, Calif.

<p>Linda Lopez,&nbsp;Heavenly Unique Nail Salon and Spa,&nbsp;San Antonio, Texas</p>

Linda Lopez, Heavenly Unique Nail Salon and Spa, San Antonio, Texas

<p>Brittney Sampson,&nbsp;Embellish Salon and Spa,&nbsp;Coeur d&rsquo;Alene, Idaho</p>

Brittney Sampson, Embellish Salon and Spa, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

<p>Teena Olsen,&nbsp;The Nail Studio by TO,&nbsp;Sacramento, Calif.</p>

Teena Olsen, The Nail Studio by TO, Sacramento, Calif.

<p>Ashley Gregory,&nbsp;Nail Artist,&nbsp;Chicago</p>

Ashley Gregory, Nail Artist, Chicago

<p>Anne VanSpronsen,&nbsp;McIntyre&rsquo;s Salon and Day Spa,&nbsp;Portage, Mich.</p>

Anne VanSpronsen, McIntyre’s Salon and Day Spa, Portage, Mich.

<p>Jenny Lynn,&nbsp;Nails by Jenny Lynn,&nbsp;Blue Ridge, Ga.</p>

Jenny Lynn, Nails by Jenny Lynn, Blue Ridge, Ga.

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<p>Masako Sasaki,&nbsp;Dashing Diva,&nbsp;New York City</p>
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Masako Sasaki, Dashing Diva, New York City

<p>Patrice McNeal,&nbsp;Wildside Nailz, Lancaster, Calif.</p>
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Patrice McNeal, Wildside Nailz, Lancaster, Calif.

<p>Yolanda Hernandez,&nbsp;Hair Today Nails Tomorrow, Fresno, Calif.</p>
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Yolanda Hernandez, Hair Today Nails Tomorrow, Fresno, Calif.

<p>Desreen Jarvis,&nbsp;Nails By Desreen, Brooklyn, N.Y.</p>
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Desreen Jarvis, Nails By Desreen, Brooklyn, N.Y.

<p>Daniela Manzano,&nbsp;Finetouch Nails, Hackensack, N.J.</p>
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Daniela Manzano, Finetouch Nails, Hackensack, N.J.

<p>Melisa Bruce,&nbsp;Sugar Ray&rsquo;s Studio,&nbsp;Hermosa Beach, Calif.</p>
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Melisa Bruce, Sugar Ray’s Studio, Hermosa Beach, Calif.

<p>Lisa Holden,&nbsp;Lah Nails,&nbsp;Oshawa, Ontario, Canada</p>
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Lisa Holden, Lah Nails, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

<p>Shannon Rooney,&nbsp;Seriously Nails,&nbsp;Las Vegas</p>
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Shannon Rooney, Seriously Nails, Las Vegas

<p>Jennie Hoang Sotelo,&nbsp;Queen Bee Salon and Spa,&nbsp;Culver City, Calif.</p>
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Jennie Hoang Sotelo, Queen Bee Salon and Spa, Culver City, Calif.

<p>Linda Lopez,&nbsp;Heavenly Unique Nail Salon and Spa,&nbsp;San Antonio, Texas</p>
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Linda Lopez, Heavenly Unique Nail Salon and Spa, San Antonio, Texas

<p>Brittney Sampson,&nbsp;Embellish Salon and Spa,&nbsp;Coeur d&rsquo;Alene, Idaho</p>
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Brittney Sampson, Embellish Salon and Spa, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

<p>Teena Olsen,&nbsp;The Nail Studio by TO,&nbsp;Sacramento, Calif.</p>
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Teena Olsen, The Nail Studio by TO, Sacramento, Calif.

<p>Ashley Gregory,&nbsp;Nail Artist,&nbsp;Chicago</p>
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Ashley Gregory, Nail Artist, Chicago

<p>Anne VanSpronsen,&nbsp;McIntyre&rsquo;s Salon and Day Spa,&nbsp;Portage, Mich.</p>
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Anne VanSpronsen, McIntyre’s Salon and Day Spa, Portage, Mich.

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Jenny Lynn, Nails by Jenny Lynn, Blue Ridge, Ga.

The old English bridal rhyme — something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence inside her shoe — dates back to the Victorian era, with the first printed evidence in a nineteenth century folklore compilation. It’s intended to outline what a bride should wear on her big day for good luck.

“Something old” represents continuity and a link to the bride’s past, while “something new” signifies the new life she’s about to embark on. “Something borrowed” evokes a sense of community and the idea that someone else’s good fortune in marriage will carry over. Lastly, “something blue” symbolizes true love and fidelity.

Many women still incorporate this fun tradition into their wedding day look. By offering bridal clients nail art that fulfills these requirements, you’ll introduce her to a creative new way of displaying her good luck charms or help her in a pinch. These designs can be worn as a manicure or as individual accent nails depending on the bride’s style preference.

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