For all these reasons and more, you should consider blue for your next nail design, whether you like sparkly or solid, elaborate or simple, there is a blue nail design for you. This list features fifty of the coolest and most on point blue nail designs and is a great starting point for your next bold blue look. Blue is one of the most abundant colors, examples like sapphire, turquoise, aquamarine, and azure help to emphasize that varied and gorgeous blues are all around us. Plus incorporating something a little chilly into your look is just the right seasonal touch. When I was first introduced to glitter as a child, I was mesmerized by how sparkly and pretty it was. As an adult, I can concur that not much has changed. I still find myself subconsciously walking toward shiny things, but instead of the chunky, arts and crafts type of glitter, my sense of style has become a little more refined.

Some glitter nail polishes are suspended in a clear lacquer while others have a colored base. The color is a matter of personal preference, however it's good to note the glitter polishes with a clear, translucent base can also double as a topcoat and can be layered over bare nails or any colored polish making them a bit more versatile.Unlike crème nail polish that you brush on, glitter nail polish should be dabbed. "I do my best to wipe the excess top coat off of the brush, leaving the best collection of glitter on the tip. Then I dab down on the nail, delivering glitter all over. If too much collects in a corner, then I brush. Otherwise, dab away!" notes Miss Pop. Glitter nail polish is one of the most stylish ways to wear this trend, but not all glitter nail polishes are created equal. They run the gamut from sloppy formulas that look less-than-chic, to radiant, high-quality lacquers that redefine elegance and glamour. "I love a glitter with dimension," Miss Pop, a New York-based celebrity nail artist whose stylish manicures can be regularly found on fashion runways, and on celebrities like Ariana Grande and Gwen Stefani', tells InStyle. "[Nail polishes with] different metallic colors, sizes and shapes, really makes a glitter look chic and goes with every outfit! It's more stylish and adult, but still 100% fun," she adds. The abundance of blue is probably one of the reasons that the color is so popular, and also nearly universally flattering, nearly everyone looks good in blue, and most people can pull off multiple shades of the color. It works perfectly as an accent color but can also serve as the dominant shade; in other words, it thrives whether it’s in a strong supporting role or taking center stage.

Glitter can range in size from fine to chunky, and each delivers a different twinkle and sparkle effect. Fine glitter tends to add more of a shimmery finish, while chunky glitter gives nails more twinkle. You can also look for nail polishes that feature a mix of fine and chunky glitter for a multi-dimensional effect.

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