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'70s-Inspired Nail Polish Colors and Designs

This autumn ‘70s style is once again making a comeback—and we’re loving the retro color mix we’re seeing in fashion and beauty. If you’re feeling nostalgic for the saturated tones of rusty oranges, avocado greens, dreamy blues, sunny yellows, and golden cremes, you’re in luck! These colors are all over the place and we’re especially digging them as a fall nail palette.

We’re also admiring ‘70s-inspired nail art, from geometric shapes to far out flowers and sparkly disco glitters. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ‘70s reminiscent nail polish colors and awesome nail art designs that will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration to achieve the trend.

This mani has major ‘70s vibes and goes perfectly with this retro bag. The nail colors and bag are both available from @bessandcolor.

@Nails.bab, @the_gelbottle_inc Brand Ambassador, created this ‘70s-inspired “Autumn Daisy” look with @the_gelbottle_inc using Daisy, Mustard, Icelandic Summer, Papaya, Princess, and Love in the Mist.

A bright and bold 1970s-inspired mani by Utah nail tech @801mpnails_, inspired by @badgirlnails. 

Oh, how we wish we were in New Zealand for a mani from @blushbabynz of this ‘70s lava lamp-inspired nail art design.

We love the fun fall colors in this ‘70s-inspired design by @beauty.bykt.

A very cool geometric design by @_thenailbomb_ for a little “bow chicka wow wow.”

These cheerful and colorful nails by @liv4nails__ are a 1970s-inspired nail masterpiece!

Another amazing ‘70s-inspired design by @liv4nails__.

@animichelepolish has stunning holographic shimmers perfect for disco vibes!

Ani Michele

Ani Michele Colors: [L to R] Wishing On a Star, People’s Choice, Golden Opportunity, and City Lights. 

Bess & Color

Bess & Color Colors: [L to R] Grand Budapest, The Yellow Tent, Courtesan Au Chocolat, and J.L.W.

China Glaze

China Glaze Colors: [L to R] Having a Crystal Ball, Central Parka, I’ll Sand by You, and Mustard the Courage.

CND

CND Colors: [L to R] Crisp Green, Cherry Apple, Sweet Cider, and Fuji Love (from the Autumn Addict collection).

essie

essie colors: [L to R] cargo cameo, don’t be spotted, waterfall in love, and heart of the jungle.

OPI

OPI Colors: [L to R] Drama at La Scala, Falling for Milan, Galleria Vittorio Violet, Have Your Panetteone, and Eat it Too.

Pear Nova

Pear Nova Colors: [L to R] This Dip and What Not (Lacquer), All Thaid Up Collection (Rub My Temples, Feelin’ My Tiger Stripes, Sip Sip Sanctuary, Floating Market Buy & Bye), and After Party (Gel).

Smith & Cult

Smith & Cult Colors: [L to R] Fosse Fingers, Consequence of Fame, A Little Underground, Ice Tears, and 1972.

[Images courtesy of brands and nail artists]

Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning digital content writer/editor. She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals. When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar. Follow her on Instagram: @zillizy