How to Use mani in a Sentence

mani

noun
  • Why put in the time and effort for a mani that won’t last?
    Addie Morton, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The nail look is the perfect bright, summery mani, and Bieber seems to think so, too.
    Hannah Kerns, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2023
  • While midlife can disrupt a fresh mani, there are many ways to smooth out the bumps (and ridges).
    Erica Metzger, Allure, 22 June 2023
  • She’s got the right idea with this oceanic mani inspired by the waves.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 June 2022
  • Your mani may not be the most pressing thing on your mind these days.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Now, take a look at our favorite mani trends of the season.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Then came glazed donut nails, the pearlescent chrome mani that's topped nail trends for the past year or so.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 14 June 2023
  • Prepare for a shiny, long-wear mani through OPI’s primer and gloss duo.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2022
  • The pop of blue also makes for a unique mani at the dinner table.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 13 July 2023
  • Not quite an oil and not quite a lacquer, Nail Glow will give your mani a clean sheen.
    Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Now, this mani didn't make it to the grid, but Saweetie did give us a peek at the set in her Story.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Feb. 2022
  • With this set, your giftee can get a gel-like mani without the trip to the salon.
    Kiana Murden, CNN Underscored, 24 Nov. 2020
  • But, she’s found the key to getting her faux mani to hold up amid her busy schedule.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
  • As for her glam, the singer went for a subtle smoky eye paired with a light brown lip, plus a cherry red mani.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Its strong-hold formula will keep your mani or nail art in place for weeks at a time.
    Jillian Ruffo, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 June 2022
  • Try out this fun and easy mani as your last summer look before fall shades come back in style.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2021
  • This intricate flame design morphs into a heart shape at the ends for a unique spin on the French mani.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • But even the chillest among us want a little something that reads festive, which is where a NYE mani comes in clutch.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The mani, which Saweetie showed off on Instagram, is all about shiny, frosty chrome.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Raid your kitchen for supplies to make DIY face masks, or bring out your nail kit for an at-home mani/pedi.
    Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Adding chrome to an essential coat can take your simple mani to the next level.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 21 May 2024
  • For a touch more color, Plaza wore a bright red lip and a matching mani and pedi in bright crimson.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The best way to achieve a micro French mani on your own is to start with an opaque or shimmery base, Totty explains.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Flattering on all skin tones, the mocha mani is ideal for long summer days and balmy nights.
    Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 27 June 2023
  • This metallic mani puts a spin on your usual neutral look.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2021
  • In this modern take on the French mani, powder blue nail polish takes center stage.
    Manal Aman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Zendaya needed a mani that paired well with both of her looks for the evening—opting for a rich, purple hue that was the perfect moody touch.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 May 2024
  • This ultra-shiny shade is a more robust nude to include on your fall mani lineup.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • The cute shade works especially well for a demure mani.
    April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 17 Jan. 2023
  • There's even a full-service spa with treatments like an ice cream mani and pedi for your budding spa goer.
    Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2023

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