8 Nail Trends You Can Totally DIY At Home
Let those creative juices flow!
These days, home really is where the heart—and the salon—is. The luxury of getting our nails done wherever, whenever is no more. Though some nail service salons have been allowed to open up shop at a reduced capacity, it’s been up in the air as of late due to the constant shift in quarantine levels.
DIY Nail Trends
DIY Nail Trends
Jewel Nails
This is a very Cardi B trend. If you’re feeling a little extra, it’s time to bring out the sticker sheets and the loose rhinestones! After your base coat has dried, simply dab a bit of base coat on the lat back of the rhinestone and gently place it on your nail. Seal this up with some top coat. Pro tip: The stick-ons make the job easier, but the loose rhinestone methods ensures a sturdier manicure!
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Jewel Nails
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Negative Space
This trend is great for girls with busy schedules—it’s easy to maintain and it wears off just fine. You have the option to limit the design to the top half of your nail, paint it on diagonally for an edgy statement, or even experiment with cut-outs if you’re feeling adventurous.
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Negative Space
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Minimalist
Simple things can make statements, too. Apply clear polish to clean, well-kept nails, and do 1-3 nails in white or other neutral colors. You can go for French tips, too, if you want to add some variety.
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Minimalist
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Tortoiseshell Nails
Achieve this stylish nail trend with a bit of patience and the layering technique! Apply base coat, then paint your nail a warm yellow hue. Mix nail polish thinner to a dark brown polish then paint irregular spots on the yellow layer. Lock it in with clear polish. Mix polish thinner to the black polish then apply on top of the dark brown layer. Lock it all in with top coat, and you're done!
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Tortoiseshell Nails
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Ombré Nails
We are relying on washi tape to assist us in achieving ombre nails! Put some on your fingers to prevent painting your skin. Apply the first color normally, and then apply the second one onto a sponge. Use the sponge to dab the polish onto the tip of your nail until you’re happy with how it looks. As always, finish off with a top coat.
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Ombré Nails
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Holo Nails
It’s like the CDs you used to buy for your burning businesses (90s kids will know!) only on your nails. Cut some holographic foil or cellophane down to nail-sized bits (could be the hardest part), apply a base color of your choice, follow it up with a top coat, stick the foil on, and finish it off with another layer of the top coat.
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Holo Nails
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Chevron Nails
You’ll need 2-3 shades of polish, some washi tape (anything that’s too sticky can ruin your work), and scissors. Cut some tape into triangular shapes, then paint all your nails with the color you want at the bottom. Make sure this is completely dry before applying the tape to where you want the next color to start, and paint over that.
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Chevron Nails
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Color Blocking
Just like with chevron nails, you can achieve this using washi tape and different colors of polish. The shapes and colors will vary based on your design, but the same principle applies. Have fun experimenting!
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Color Blocking
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