Do you love the waves of the ocean? Well, this manicure is perfect for you! Featuring organic blue lines across a nude base, there is plenty of room for you to explore new shapes and designs with this funky art. Begin by working a few cohesive squiggles across the pinky nail, and let it continue to the next finger. It works with every shape and length – longer nails allow you to work with more space, but try it with varying styles to see which works best for you! I do hope this has given you some ideas for cloud nails If you give this a go – I want to see it! Send me a photo of your cloud nail designs and we’ll feature them here. The night sky is one of the most magical parts of the natural world, so why not showcase them on a manicure? Let your fingertips touch the stars by sprinkling them across your nails. Use a midnight blue as the base, but only paint half of the nail bed – add a few gold dots and a crescent moon to complete the design. It’s a stunning option for those who love high fashion and star gazing.

Comme Des Garçons is a Japanese luxury fashion brand founded by Rei Kawakubo. It is celebrated for its fresh, unique, and youthful style. One of the most recognizable images is their heart with eyes; if you love the brand, you can be inspired by this to create your next manicure. Not only will this nail art feel playful, but it is also a great way to show off your fashion knowledge. You can experiment with different placements of the logo and mix and match various colors, tailoring the look to suit your preference. You can create it on all nail lengths and shapes, but if you wish to include a lot of detail, then longer nails are best. The French manicure with blue tips is a fresh and modern approach to the classic and is just as versatile and flattering. You can paint the tips with your chosen shade of blue, making for a simple and creative manicure that will lend itself well to all settings and can be created on all nail lengths; it often is the most noticeable on longer nails. For a unique finish, you can paint each fingernail with a different shade of blue and keep the base a neutral or nude color. Or keep them all the same for a streamlined effect. Step #3. Repeat. Continue the dipping and dotting process on each of your nails until you’re left with a complete cloud manicure. STEP #4. ADD FINISHING TOUCHES

23. Clear Blue Cloud Nail Design

Matte nail polish is an excellent alternative to glossy lacquer and will give the nails a flat and smooth appearance. This creates a texturally interesting finish. You can add matte polish to nails of all lengths and shapes, using it as the base for more detailed nail art, or create the artwork with matte polish; the choice is yours. You could also focus the nail art on a feature nail or two, painting the rest in a solid color and creating a subtle contrast. Floral artwork is ideal, giving you a pretty and delicate finish.

Cloud Nails also make great manicures for girls’ night in because they last up to 14 days with an application of polish. Whether you decide on this nail trend or not, we hope these tips will help lead you towards making some decisions about your own personal style and beauty regimen. Happy painting! Another simple look, these baby blue nails are cute and bright. One of the best parts about this inspiration photo is the inclusion of the polish used for the look. You don’t have to pay a ton of money at the nail salon to have a fabulous baby blue manicure, all you need is a steady hand and patience. For a detailed daytime look…create an ombré base with various shades of blue. To do so, paint a disposable makeup sponge in a bright blue, medium blue, and light blue nail polish. Press the sponge onto your nail, leaving a seamless gradient of blue hues behind. Repeat on the rest of your nails. Clean up the edges with a cotton swab and a nail polish remover. Keep your head up and think positively with these beautiful nails. The cloud design is a soft and simple piece of art to take with you everywhere, and it matches every season of the year. Choose varying shades of blue, such as the color of the sky or even a reflection of the ocean. This style takes a lot of practice, so be patient when replicating the manicure – use small brushes to draw fine lines and shapes for the perfect result. Ombre is a brilliant technique that blends two colors, one light and the other darker. This creates a graduated effect and is a fun and stylish way to wear more than one color at a time. A blue and white ombre manicure is an excellent way to give the colors a more blended appearance and looks elegant and sophisticated. Choose a light blue, like baby blue, for a soft and romantic finish.A smiley face is symbolic of happiness and optimism and is an excellent way to bring joy to your life. Your fingernails can remind you to stay focused or look on the bright side of life. The smiley is also easy to create, and you can opt for a half smiley or a full smile, depending on the angles you choose. Designing the smiley with blue nail polish is a great choice and will bring it to life when created over a natural, white, or nude color. Colors Base: lunar by Olive Ave Polish, Clouds: HD by Olive and June, Cloud accent: every cloud has a sparkle lining by Huella Beauty (use code paisleysparrow for a discount!), Rain: exclamation point by Olive and June 15. Summer Clouds image by illustrated_nails These adorable nail designs adorn your fingertips with puffs to emulate the sky and can be worn in all different ways. Whether it’s to bring lightness to shorter days and darker skies by way of an optimistic mani or simply because clouds are really cute as nail art, the trend is the perfect antithesis to the winter season’s more traditional mysterious, moody manicures.

Folk patterns are based on historic garments that can be decades old. These patterns have historical and cultural importance, are also beautiful and creative, and are the perfect inspiration for your next manicure. Choosing your favorite shade of blue or combining light and dark blue is a great way to show off these patterns. You can also opt for a nude or natural base color to let the blue pop against it. The beauty of folk-inspired nail art is that each nail can have a different look, letting you get creative. It can be as simple or detailed as you wish and adapted to suit all nail shapes and lengths. A little glitter and some hints of your favorite colors make a magical manicure. I feel like a unicorn could pop out from one of the clouds at any moment. Of course, we’re sure you’ll want your cloud nail design to last, no? To seal in your manicure and expand its lifespan, apply a top coat with a high-shine finish. Blue and silver is a color pairing that looks stylish and versatile. You can pair all shades of blue with silver, depending on how much contrast you wish to create; the darker the blue the more contrast. Combine the colors in your preferred way, including adding the silver over a blue base coat or mixing and matching them by painting one nail silver and the next blue.Sometimes having one color on your nails isn’t enough, so why not try your hand at a whole bunch? One of the trendiest styles of the season is featuring a wide variety of hues across your fingernails, and adding a pop of blue may just be your next go-to. Combine summery shades like lemon, cherry red, and nude, leaving each fingertip with a single, bold tone. Let the cool pastel blue sit on a single feature nail, making it stand out among the rest for an ultra-cool manicure. This is a great option for short nails as you can see. If you want other short nail designs head here! The ocean is a beautiful and mysterious place, teeming with life. It has inspired artwork, fashion, and nail art, and blue ocean-inspired nails are an excellent look for a stunning manicure but also symbolic. It can represent a journey, self-exploration, or a new chapter in your life. You can create your nail art to look like waves hitting the shore, creating a marbled effect with different shades of blue, leaving a section in a nude or natural color, and adding a layer of gold polish to give it a luxurious finish. These summer nails are likely one to be done by professional nail artists to get that perfect cloud shape. (I also love the lightning bolt to go with the clouds!)

Colors: Olive and June – ridge filler, BEB, Yes Please, Fierce and Loving, Pink Goldfish, HD, Exclamation Point 12. Accent Nail Rain Cloud image by illustrated_nails Brighten up your puffy clouds mani with a bright pink sky! You can choose the color of your base nail polish to fit your mood, style, or outfit — it’s a really versatile style of manicure. There’s no wrong way to do it. If you’re going to go all out, you may as well have some fun with it. This funky, fresh, and ultra-glamorous manicure is sure to set hearts alight, and for a good reason. The matte blue finishes are stylish and trending – the juxtaposed sparkling feature nails add an extra zing to your hands. It’s an excellent option for a night out with your friends or a night to yourself. It’s easy to fall in love with this design, so why not give it a try?See things from every angle thanks to this eye-catching manicure. Featuring the magnificent blue color across each nail bed, it’ll help you instantly stand out. The symbolism behind this art holds a different meaning across the globe and is a gorgeous addition to your ensemble. Try it across your entire hand or a feature nail – throw in some gold decorative accents for a finishing touch. I think people like cloud nails because it’s a design that’s not too over the top,” Chyna Stevens, a Los Angeles-based nail artist, tells Bustle. “It’s cute yet subtle, and anyone can pull it off.” Stevens also notes this particular manicure trend comes with an added perk: “Cloud nails remind people of the sky, which is calming, and if you add those twinkle stars it can look like anime,” she says, nodding to the Kira Kira effect that’s often seen on cloud-themed manicures. For a gorgeous manicure that will demand attention, you need royal blue and white nail designs. Royal blue is a deep shade of blue. When paired with white it will create a brilliant contrast. The crisp white will enhance the vibrancy of the royal blue while still looking stylish and sophisticated. There are several options for how to pair the colors, including trying patterns and prints or keeping it simple with a modern approach to French tips. This gives you the creative freedom to create a manicure that best suits your preference. It will also look fantastic on nails of all lengths and shapes.