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A new manicure may improve your day, like adding a shot to your flat white. Having your nails painted with shellac, acrylics, or an at-home manicure makes you feel a little more put together.
We frequently search Maby for nail art inspiration, and vibrant sea glass nails are the most recent to catch our eye.
According to our nail salon colleagues, sea glass nails are a more sophisticated take on the newly popularized jelly nails we saw on social media.
Sea glass nails are slightly opaque or have a richer hue, and they are finished with a coat of clear matte polish (if you’re feeling fancy, use one with a sheeny finish, glitter, or sparkles).
If you’re here, chances are good that you’re also looking for the latest nail trends. The most recent manicure to grab our attention? Not anybody else except sea glass nails, and no, you don’t need to wait for the summer to try this one. You’ve probably seen this beachy nail style on social media, and you’re probably longing to have it. It’s a variation of the matte nail trend. You can learn everything there is to know about sea glass nails below, including how to make them yourself. Explore Maby blog to learn more about nails.
What are sea glass nails?
As previously noted, matte nails include sea glass nails. The style involves painting long, clear nails with a thin layer of sea glass-colored jelly nail lacquer, similar to jelly nails. If the transparent tips weren’t eye-catching enough, a matte top color completes the design and makes your manicure perfectly mimic the lovely sea glass bits you used to collect as a child.
Please note: Do you prefer short nails? You may always paint your natural nails with transparent blue polish and a matte top coat for a somewhat less eye-catching version of this trend, even if it is typically combined with long acrylics.
How to get the perfect sea glass manicure
Are you prepared to attempt sea glass nails? Whether you want to DIY the trend at home or visit a salon, we’ll show you how to get the ideal sea glass manicure below.
How to get sea glass nails at the salon
Even though your nail artist may be aware of the sea glass nail trend, it’s always a good idea to be ready. Consider looking for inspirational photos to ensure the outcome is what you want. Ask your nail technician for simple tips painted in a sheer sea glass color, followed by a matte top coat when describing your manicure preferences.
How to get sea glass nails at home
Prefer to DIY the trend? It’s easy! Please follow the nail tutorial.
What you’ll need:
Clear glue-on nails
Nail glue
Nail file
Jelly polish
Matte top coat
Get the look:
Step 1: Apply your nails. Use your nail glue to attach your faux nails to your real ones.
Step 2: Smooth your shape. File your nails to your desired nail shape.
Step 3: Add some color. You know what to do—apply a coat of jelly polish in your sea glass shade of choice.
Step 4: Top it off. Once your jelly nail polish has dried, finish the look by sweeping a matte top coat over your nails.
5 sea glass nail ideas to try
Of course, there are other ways to style sea glass nails besides wearing a solid color all over! There are a few ways to give the trend your unique spin. Take one of these into consideration.
Sea glass nail look 1: multicolored
More hues equal more enjoyment! For a vibrant, statement manicure style, try giving each nail a different sea glass hue of paint. Coordinate the nails on your left and right hands to maintain a uniform appearance.
Sea glass nail look 2: coffin shaped
Another way to change your sea glass nails is to change the shape of your nails. Try shaping a squared-off coffin form with your nail file.
Sea glass nail look 3: two-toned
Want to avoid wearing five different nail colors but need more time to be ready to commit to just one? Try out a two-toned appearance. Pick two hues of sea glass for effect. Use one to coat your middle and ring fingers and the other to cover the rest of your nails.
Sea glass nail look 4: oval shaped
Another option for nail shape? Nail shapes! If you like a softer, more rounded appearance, this is an excellent alternative to the coffin form indicated above. Smooth and shape your nails with a nail file.
Sea glass nail look 5: ombré
Ombré is famous for more than simply hair. Incorporate the gradient effect into your sea glass nail design by painting stripes of similar sea glass hues on a makeup sponge. Apply the sponge and polish to your nail, then clean it with a cotton swab and some nail polish remover. The result is a lovely color fading on your nails.
To know more, you can read: How To Do Ombre Nails?