The Best Manicures of 2012: See the Photos!

In need of some nail inspiration? We're only a few weeks into the new year, but celebrities like Alexa Chung and Kim Kardashian are already getting creative with their manicures! We rounded up our favorite nail looks of 2012, from punchy orange to metallic midnight blue. Click through the gallery to check out this year's hottest manicures!

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