Easy Nail Designs

 Easy Nail Designs

Nail art is in fashion. With the wide variety of enamels available, girls can enjoy a multitude of designs for all types of nails to show them off in an impeccable and original way. However, sometimes it is difficult to make such precise drawings, as this art requires a lot of patience, meticulousness and a good hand. So for those people who do not have these qualities or who are just starting out in nail art, OneHowTo brings you a series of easy to draw nail designs.

White and turquoise design
First, paint your nails evenly turquoise, and then draw a white X with its epicenter right in the middle of the nail. Next, he continues to paint an equilateral triangle in the upper part and an inverted triangle in the lower part, delimited by the X previously outlined. In this way, there will be two white triangles above and below and another two lateral turquoise. Although it could look nice that way, you could also complete the design by drawing two other parallel transverse lines on the nail and another two that cross them, forming a rhombus.

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Sinuous lines design
First you must apply the layer of the color you prefer on your nails, and after they dry place a paper towel on the table. With several enamels of different colors that contrast with the base, wet each one on the paper. Then dip the tip of a toothpick in one of the colors, draw with it three sinuous lines above the nail from top to bottom, and repeat the process with another color that matches. Then carry out this task with the other nails.

Panda bear design
This design is one of the most fun for your nails! Apply a coat of glitter on each nail first. Once they are dry, proceed to paint the panda: the first step is to draw a circle of white from the middle of the nail to the tip, which will represent the head of the bear. Then paint two parallel spots with black enamel with a toothpick in the middle of the nail, a few millimeters below where the bear's white head begins.

Next, draw two more parallel black dots, this time a few millimeters more apart, just above the white line that you had drawn in the middle of the nail, to simulate the ears. With pink enamel paint the bear's nose just below his gaze, inside his eyes draw a white dot to simulate the pupils and inside the ears draw another pink dot. Finally, cover your design with a layer of glitter and you will have your ten adorable panda bears ready!

United kingdom flag
Another of the most original easy nail designs is the UK flag. First paint the entire nail blue, then draw a thick vertical white line from the base to the tip and another perpendicular that crosses it. Next, paint two thinner lines in the shape of a cross that cross the other two in their center, and finally draw a thin red line inside each of the white lines.

Other ideas
But this is not the only thing that we offer you at OneHowTo.com, and we have many easy nail designs that will help you show off a fun and perfect manicure, that's why we invite you to read our articles:

Nail decoration for Halloween

 Nail decoration for Halloween

Halloween is the perfect holiday to let our imagination run wild and surprise everyone with a most terrifying and creepy image. In addition to the right costume and makeup to stand out on the night of the dead, at OneHowTo we propose to complete your look with a nail decoration also adapted to the occasion. Discover incredible ideas in nail art to give your nails a dark look and show off very, very original designs in this special celebration. Take note of the nail decoration for Halloween that we show you and be inspired by the one you like the most.

- Nail decoration for Halloween and nail art accessories

You may also be interested in: Nail decoration for summer - designs and ideas

Steps to follow:

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Without a doubt, one of the characteristic elements of Halloween is the giant pumpkin, which is designed with terrifying and terrifying faces and serves as a decorative motif. You can also capture this icon on your nails and wear a really spectacular and original manicure. As you can see in the image, you can do it in different ways but always using an orange and a black enamel. The easiest way is to paint the base with the orange enamel and with the help of a fine brush or nail art punch, draw the face of the pumpkin in black.

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One of the most common and simple costumes to make for Halloween is the ghost, and it is that with very few materials you can achieve the desired look. If you want to complete this costume with a matching nail decoration or simply surprise with a different manicure, pay attention to the one we show you in this image. It is very easy to do, you just have to paint all the nails except one with black polish and draw some vertical white lines on top. Paint the remaining nail with a layer of white enamel and with the punch make the face of a ghost in black, drawing the mouth in the shape of a scar. The result is great!

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In addition to the night of the dead, Halloween is also the night of the witches and this nail design is perfect for those women who choose this classic costume. If the suit is all black, with this decoration you will give the look a very striking touch of color as well as greater sensuality. As you can see, red polish has been used for the base of the nails and lines have been drawn above it with matte and shiny black polish simulating the shape of cobwebs.

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If what you are looking for are super simple options to decorate your nails on Halloween, the following is perfect for you. In a few minutes, you can have it ready. It is a very "bloody" design that can be used for any costume or look; You just have to apply a first layer of white polish on the nails and, later, when it has dried, drop small drops of red or maroon polish without dragging it. Tilt your finger so that the paint spreads and the final effect is as real and authentic.

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If there is a costume that has become fashionable for women on Halloween, it is the Mexican skull or Catrina. It is ideal to dazzle with a dark but colorful and attractive appearance at the same time, since the strong point is a very elaborate makeup full of ornaments and many accessories. To give it, in addition, a unique touch, nothing better than nails also decorated in the style of Mexican skulls; look at the spectacular designs that we propose in the image.

If you want to know in detail how to dress up, visit the article How to make a Mexican skull costume and follow the step by step.

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This is another one of the easy nail designs to do and perfect to pair with any costume or outfit on Halloween. By drawing a simple black scar along the nail on a layer of white polish, you can get a quite original manicure adapted to the occasion. Make sure that the lines of the scars are of different lengths making them longer than others to give it more realism.

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Finally, we show you one of the most original and creative designs that we have found for the Halloween holiday. Some nails that simulate the face of a mummy with white bandages and wide open red eyes, shocking isn't it? If you can do it on your nails, you will shine. without a doubt, the most fun and surprising manicure of all.

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How to do glass nails

 How to do glass nails

Nail art continues to reinvent itself and there are many new designs that we can wear on our nails. A new trend has come from Korea, called glass nail art, and it consists of creating a luminous and three-dimensional effect on the nails as if they had small pieces of broken glass on them. If you also want to join it and give your nails a very original look, pay attention to this OneHowTo article. We show you step by step how to make glass nails, your nails will reproduce the image of a diamond or precious stone.

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Steps to follow:

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Before starting to do the glass nail art, for the final result to be spectacular, it is important that you prepare your nails. You should clean them with a nail polish remover (preferably without acetone) to remove the remains of the previous nail polish, file them with the desired shape and remove the cuticles. We advise you to consult our article How to shape fingernails, so you can know how to get both round, oval and square nails.

When treating cuticles, you must be very careful, as these are essential for the health of the nails, since they protect them from possible infections. First, moisturize the cuticles with a specific oil for them and, later, with an orange stick, remove the cuticles by pushing them back. Avoid cutting them and remove the excess skins with a cuticle remover, an instrument specially designed for this task.

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Nails with a broken glass effect can be obtained in two different ways, one of them is by directly purchasing a jar of small crystals for nails in specialized stores, and the other is to make this new manicure yourself at home. We are going to focus on the latter and show you all the steps you must follow. The first thing is to gather the necessary materials, and these are the following:

• Base nail polish: you can choose the color you want, but for the effect to be more striking, dark tones such as black, gray, navy blue, brown, purple, etc. are recommended.
• Top coat enamel: this type of enamel will serve to extend the duration of the design of your glass nails.
• Litmus cellophane paper: this type of paper is ideal for creating a diamond effect on the nails, and depending on how the light hits them, different colors will be reflected. In addition to this, you can also choose other colors of cellophane, depending on the tones you want to wear in your manicure. Everything is a matter of testing!
• Eyebrow tweezers
• Scissors

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When you have the necessary materials, you can start making this magnificent nail design based on small crystals. The first step will be precisely to create those crystals and for this, you will have to cut a piece of litmus cellophane paper and, then, cut out small triangles that will be the ones that we will adhere to the nails to achieve the effect we are looking for. Once you have enough, leave them stacked in a corner of the table so they do not get lost, as we will use them later.

In the image you can see the type of paper we are talking about and that you must acquire to make the nails with a glass effect.

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The next step is to apply a first coat of clear top coat polish and then a coat of the colored nail polish you have chosen. As we have commented, for the design to be more striking and the crystals to shine a lot, dark colors are preferable. Wait for the nails to dry well and apply a second coat of the colored polish on the nails.

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With your nails perfectly painted, it is the turn to start gluing the crystals on each of them. This should be done nail by nail in the following way: first, apply a transparent top coat base layer and without letting it dry, take the small triangles of cellophane with the eyebrow tweezers and place them one by one on the nails unevenly and unstructured. Press the crystals with a cotton swab so that they fix well on the nails.

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When you have finished doing this procedure on all your nails, you only have to apply a final coat of clear top coat to seal the design and keep it intact for longer. In this way, you can now wear spectacular glass nails that will not leave anyone indifferent and that are great for your night or party looks.


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Although dark enamels look great and enhance the brightness of this nail design, you can also wear glass nails with lighter colored enamels, as they will offer you a more natural look that you can also take advantage of for your daily or more casual looks. As you can see in the image, the result is equally super flattering.



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How to do sweater nails

 How to do sweater nails

One of the latest trends in nail art is the 'sweater nails' or 'jersey nails', do you already know what this new design consists of? It is ideal to show off an original manicure adapted to winter days, as the nails acquire an effect similar to that of knitted sweater fabrics, with textures and shapes that remind us of this type of garment. If you want to know how to wear this trend on your nails and go to the latest fashion, don't miss the step by step of this OneHowTo article in which we show you how to make sweater nails.

Prepare your nails
The first step in making this jersey effect nail art design is to prepare your nails and leave them perfect so that the finish is flawless and long-lasting. It is important that you remove any remaining enamel with an acetone-free nail polish remover and that you wash your hands with soap and water to remove dirt and any type of residue.

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Once your nails are completely clean, it will be your turn to create the desired shape. To do this, cut them with a nail clipper (never scissors) if necessary and use a quality file to shape them. For this design to look good and you can work better, it is preferable that the nails are longer, since if they are too short it will be very difficult to give them that appearance similar to that of a sweater.

In addition to these steps, you must pay attention to the nail cuticles, as it is important to push them back with the help of an orange stick and remove the excess skin with a cuticle remover. Previously use an oil that softens the cuticles and makes the task easier. If you don't really know how to do it, we advise you to follow the steps in the article How to remove nail cuticles.


Materials needed for the 'sweater nails'
Now it is the turn to start doing the sweater nails and to be able to wear a super original nail design and ideal for those winter days when we wrap ourselves up with a nice sweater. To mimic sweater knitting on your nails, you'll first need to gather the following materials:

• Gel polish or gel lacker of the color you want, although it is preferable that you choose the same shades as your sweaters in order to show off a matching manicure. It can be white, pink, burgundy, gray, brown, beige, dark green, navy, etc. You must use this type of permanent polish, since with conventional ones you will not be able to make this nail design.
• Fine brush to create relief patterns on the nails.
• UV lamp for drying gel polish
• Top coat polish or transparent polish to extend the duration of the nail design and show off a perfect manicure for longer.

Steps to make 'sweater nails' or 'jersey nails'
Once you have all the necessary materials, in order to achieve this tendency for nails to look very similar in texture to knitted sweaters, you will have to carefully follow the steps detailed below:

• Apply a layer of clear polish or base top coat on your nails to prevent them from becoming too weak.
• Color the nails by applying a first coat of the gel polish you have chosen.
• Put the nails in the UV lamp to dry.
• Once they are well dry, apply a second coat of gel polish and dry them again with the UV lamp.
• Now, with the same gel polish, you must create the jersey effect on the nails. To do this, pour a little enamel on a piece of plastic and take a small amount of the product with the fine brush. You just have to draw the lines, points or drawings you want to create knitted or jersey nails. There are many designs that you can do, you just have to be inspired by the braids or drawings of your winter sweaters.
• Put your nails in the drying lamp last and wait as long as necessary for the design to look good.
• To finish, you just have to seal the drawing with a layer of transparent enamel or top coat. This will help your nails stay intact longer.

Different designs of 'sweater nails'
There are many designs that you can make to simulate the knitting of sweaters on your nails and join this revolutionary nail art trend. From one-color and discreet manicures to others that combine different shades and different patterns. It's all a matter of trying and being creative, but always looking for a design that reflects that characteristic texture of winter knitted sweaters.

Pay attention to the images that we show you below and get inspired by those 'sweater nails' designs that you like the most.

How to decorate nails with sugar

 How to decorate nails with sugar

For all those who like to wear unconventional nails and who are followers of the nail art or nail art phenomenon, surely you like to know new or different techniques to paint their nails and, also, some original designs that are different to what we normally use to decorate our nails.

If you are one of these people, you will like this article on OneHowTo.com in which we will explain a technique that began to be used in the world of fashion some time ago, but that is worth knowing because it is a very different way to show off your nails that, in addition, will raise curiosity among those around you. You will see that you need little material and that it is faster to do than you can imagine and, in addition, you will love the results as they will give you a very sweet touch. Keep reading this article and discover how to decorate your nails with sugar.

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Steps to follow:
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The first thing to achieve a good result when decorating the nails with sugar is to be sure that, before starting to paint them, the nails are well clean and free of impurities. To do this, it will be good that you first know some tricks to clean your nails and then go on to do your manicure.

When you have the nail cleaning done, prepare all the material to decorate your nails, you can see the list of the material in the You will need section.

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Once your nails are clean, to get a fantastic result with the technique of decorating nails with sugar, start by applying a protective base coat for your nails.

Then put on the first coat of the nail lacquer of the color you have chosen, it is preferable that it be a light color such as white, transparent or nude, as this way the decoration will be much better appreciated. Let it dry for a few seconds and when it's done, apply a second coat.

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You should have the plate with sugar or colored sugar balls close to you and, before the second coat of nail polish has time to dry, you should sprinkle the sugar or balls over your nails. Another option is to gently run your fingernail over the pile of sugar.

When all the nails are well covered, you should blow them out and gently tap the table with your nails to remove excess sugar or balls. With this step, you are almost done decorating your nails with sugar.

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Once the excess sugar is removed and you look very dry, apply a layer of top coat or nail polish on top of the layer of sugar or colored balls. Wait for it to dry completely for a few seconds or a few minutes, this will depend on the shine you have chosen. By doing this last step we will help this nail decoration, which has some relief, to last many more days intact.

Once all this process is finished, if you have traces of shine or lacquer on the skin around the nail, do not hesitate to use a cotton swab or, better yet, a manicure stick dipped in a little acetone to pass it over the excesses and eliminate them, thus leaving a perfect manicure.


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Now that you know how to decorate your nails with sugar, if you like to decorate your nails often and change techniques or designs, we invite you to also read this other article so that you know how to crack nails and this one so that you learn how to make a gradient on nails

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Tips

• Always try to have your nails clean and exfoliated before applying a lacquer on top.
• Use the normal materials to remove the nail polish when you want to remove this decoration, but it may cost you a little more, so you will have to add more nail polish remover and rub a little longer.

Baby boomer nails: what they are and how they are made

 Baby boomer nails: what they are and how they are made

Would you like your nails to look totally perfect and in the latest fashion? Currently we can find a great variety, both in designs and techniques to make beautiful nails. However, in addition to these factors, many women also look to the latest trends when choosing their next manicure. In this regard, there is a trend that is sweeping both celebrities and on the street: baby boomer nails.

This technique, also known as French faded nails, is roughly a faded French manicure. That is, it combines the three typical colors of this style of nails creating a gradient effect between them. However, if you want to know in detail what baby boomer nails are and how they are made, we recommend that you continue reading this oneHOWTO article, in which we also show you several designs of this manicure. Dare this trend and show off some killer nails!

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What are baby boomer or french faded nails
As we anticipated, baby boomers or french faded nails are one of the trends that are taking the most lately due to their naturalness and elegance. This method of painting the nails is usually quite simple and consists of making a manicure very similar to the French one, that is, with the three tones used for this style. However, the difference between a normal French manicure and baby boomers is that the transition between the pink of the wide part of the nails and the white of the tip of the nails is blurred, creating a gradient effect.

This current beauty trend can already be done with different manicure techniques. Depending on the type of product we have chosen, we find the semi-permanent or permanent baby boomer, acrylic or porcelain nails and the gel baby boomer. Although it can be done with semi-permanent products, this type of manicure is always more advisable to do with a permanent finish such as gel or acrylic nails.

Although the french faded is generally done with the colors of a French manicure (that is, one or two shades of pink and another white), we can also show off this gradient effect using other colors or drawings and decorations on top of the diffusion of colors. Whatever the chosen colors, with the baby boomer you will show off elegant and delicate nails.

How to do baby boomer or french faded nails
Now that we know more about this latest nail trend, below we will explain how to do the baby boomer effect on nails at home with the use of gel and permanent polishes. However, before you get down to work, it is important that you know that this technique is more recommended for those who have professional aesthetic materials at home and who have some practice in making manicures.

Materials for making baby boomer gel nails

• 180 grit natural file.
• Polishing file.
• Cuticle pusher.
• Base.
• Permanent enamel for the base color.
• White gel for the tips.
• Top coat.
• Uv lamp.
• Beveled brush.
• Sponge brush or makeup sponge.

How to do baby boomer nails with permanent gel polish

1. With the nails completely clean, we will take a 180-grit file and file the length of the nail until they are square and rounded at the tips.
2. Now with a cuticle pusher we will remove the cuticles of each nail a little. Then with a polishing file, we will finish filing our nails to remove cuticle remains so that the products are much better.
3. Once you have removed the dust from the nails, apply a base on them and then put them in a UV lamp for 2 minutes so that the product is well adhered.
4. Now apply a layer of permanent nail polish of the pink shade you like the most and put them back in the lamp for 2 minutes. Then apply one more coat of base color and again, put them in the lamp for 2 minutes.
5. Clean the nails with a little paper and now with the help of a beveled brush, apply the white gel to the tip of one nail. Then with a sponge brush you will have to blur the transition between white and pink, being careful not to touch the tip of the nail. Repeat this process with the rest of the nails and then put them in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
6. Now apply another layer of white gel on all nails and blend it again. Put your nails back into the lamp for about 2 minutes.
7. Finally, apply the top coat to give the manicure more shine and duration. We already have our baby boomers nails ready.

How to combine baby boomer or french faded nails
As we have anticipated, despite the fact that French faded are among the latest nail trends, we can already find different designs and shapes to show off a more daring and original look. Here's how to combine baby boomer or french faded nails:

• Asymmetric design: consists of creating a blurred French manicure and then making asymmetrical shapes such as circles or triangles that occupy less than the vertical half of the nail on top.
• Inverted design: this variant consists of doing the manicure upside down, that is, the white polish would go at the base of the nails and the pink one at the tips.
• Contrast Manicure: In this design we will use shades of the same color (such as a fuchsia pink for the base and a pastel pink for the tips) to create this gradient effect.
• With golden details: another original look is to use a shiny polish to create details such as lines or pearls on the baby boomer nails.
• Glitter: we can accompany this manicure with some nails full of glitter to give it a more feminine look.

Photos of baby boomer nail designs
Now that we know more aspects of this innovative manicure, we finally present below some images of baby boomer or french faded nail designs. Which one do you prefer?

Holographic nails: how to make them and designs

 Holographic nails: how to make them and designs

Holographic nails are an example of how fashion challenges itself. In times of global interconnection, new ideas and techniques emerge to experiment and quickly become beauty trends. The phenomenon of holographic nails became popular on Instagram and is now one of the techniques preferred by fashion bloggers.

One of the wonders of this technique is that it combines with any type of nail shape. Whether you prefer round, square, almond-shaped, or stiletto nails, the iridescent effect is more than enough to draw the eye to your hands. Do you want to make an impact on an outing with your friends or on a night out? UNCOMO we explain everything about holographic nails: how to make them and designs to show them off. Keep reading!

- Holographic nails: how to make them and designs and nail art accessories

What are holographic nails
Holographic nails are one of the hottest trends in the world of manicure and nail art. It is about covering your nails with a paint with iridescent effects so that they change the color depending on the angle of the light. This gives them an amazing 3D effect that shines wherever you go.

This effect can be achieved directly by using a holographic paint, but it can also be done by applying holographic illuminating powders over the base paint. This way, you can achieve the holographic effect with any of your nail paints.

In any case, you can buy holographic nail paints in any beauty store, as they are very fashionable and it is not without reason. Here's how to make your own holographic nails!

How to do holographic nails step by step
Achieving the holographic effect on your nails takes patience and some practice. Of course, you can also do it in a specialized manicure center. They will surely use UV lamps to achieve that beautiful iridescent glow. However, it is possible to do it at home and here we explain how. Write down what you will need:

• A base coat
• An enamel in the color of your choice
• Holographic or Chrome Nail Powders
• A very shiny top coat enamel
• Sponges for shadows
• Acetone and cotton

Two caveats before you start doing your holographic nails:

If you are not very experienced, choose a white or silver nail polish color. That way mistakes will be less noticeable while you practice.
Make sure the base coat has a "sticky" finish. That is, when it dries completely, when you touch the nail you notice a sticky or slimy sensation.
We recommend doing your nails when you have a lot of free time, as the process for holographic nails is a bit long if you don't have holographic paints. Let's do it!

• Clean your hands and nails very well. Run a cotton ball with acetone over the nails to remove grease and let them dry completely.
• Now, cover the skin around the nails with cream or another product. Working with holographic powders can be a bit of a messy job.
• Apply the base coat and let it dry for a few minutes.
• Paint the nails with the polish color you chose. Allow it to dry completely.
• When the paint is dry, apply a second coat of the base coat. Wait for it to be completely dry once more.
• It is time to apply the nail powder. Use a makeup sponge or an eyeshadow applicator. With the sponge, take some powder and press it gently against the nail. Remember that it is a delicate process and should be used just enough. Rub it very gently. This way you will achieve a better effect.
• By putting a thin layer of powder, you may think you need to add a lot more. Don't give in to temptation or the effect will be lost. Rather, cover again with the base coat. Of course, that layer must be applied safely and in a single pass. Using the brush again could damage the holographic effect on your nails.
• Once the base coat is dry, repeat with the holographic powders. Rub again very gently. You may want to repeat this step a third time for a more intense effect, but remember, the thicker the coat of paint, the less it will last.
• Once the last layer of powder is finished, shine each nail with the top coat. It is important that this glaze is very shiny.
• Ready! Now take care of your nails so that they last around 7 to 10 days, depending on the care you give them. We leave you more nail art ideas to inspire you in our Easy Nail Designs article.

Holographic Nail Designs
Now that you have mastered the technique of holographic nails, you just have to put a little creativity to take advantage of the iridescent effect and create unique designs that will give a lot to talk about. If you don't know how to start or want to get inspired, here we bring you several holographic nail designs with the best ideas and images so that you can start using your talent with this new style.

Elegant holographic nails
That they are such striking nails does not mean that holographic nails cannot be elegant. In fact, everything is in the colors and shape of the nail you choose.

For example, an oval nail with a base of white polish and powders of the same color, give a clean and sufficiently discreet appearance. You can also use other polishes in neutral and sober colors, such as old pink or beige.

Blue holographic nails
If you want to take advantage of the rainbow effect of holographic nails, the color blue is excellent to achieve designs that recall the clouds, the sky and the sea. You can apply the holographic powder to one nail and make a cloud design on another, as well as use various shades of blues and purples that go beautifully with a navy or royal blue hue.

Dramatic holographic nails
For a more dramatic holographic polish design, use a base polish and dark holographic powders. It is much better if the powder has two or three shades with the change of the light. One option is purple with blue, green, or violet undertones. They are more impressive on almond nails or pointed nails (stiletto).

Black holographic nails
The holographic manicure is also perfect for creating designs that are inspired by the stars, the galaxy and the night sky. Combining holographic powders with a black polish will give your nails a dramatic, elegant and very showy look. You can paint only one of the nails with holographic polish or make a gradient between both polishes.

If you want to learn how to create a beautiful gradient with your favorite polishes, go to our article How to make a gradient on nails.

Contrast holographic nails
What if holographic nails are a detail of the manicure? It is only necessary to apply the holographic effect on one nail of each hand. It is almost always on the ring finger, although it is not required. In the others, you leave only the base and put a matte top coat for greater contrast.

If you want the contrast to show up on each nail, you can do a classic French manicure and apply the holographic effect only on the tip. Your nails will look longer and very striking.