Nails
Instant cool girl vibes.
And nail trends are taking notes.
Enter: 3D nails, aka multidimensional textured designs that will (literally) make your manicure stand out.
3D nails can use acrylic, decals, charms, and appliques to give your manicure dimension.
Textured nails come in many degrees.
Sightly raised stickers and decals are a more subtle approach.
Pierced rings and jewels can instantly give your mani an edge.
More elaborate appliques help embrace your inner maximalist.
Plus, 3D accents are especially effective on short nails.
Read on to see the countless ways you might interpret the ever-versatile 3D manicure trend.
Get ready to screenshot.
1Swirls
One of the hallmarks of 3D nail designs is the swirl.
This trend is all over Pinterest for good reason its cool, simple, and a little trippy.
This set shows that it looks particularly chic on several accent nails as part of a maximalist mani.
2Chrome Rings
Like the 3D swirl, the chrome ring is a cool girl favorite.
3Simple Studs
The equivalent of a stud earring, simple studs are small but mighty.
Clear or metallic rhinestones are the most popular, but any work.
4Bubble Bath Nails
Youve heard ofsoap nails?
73D Cherries
The cherry on top of any manicure these days is… a cherry detail.
Take these from 2D to 3D for an added punch.
8Textured Fruit Basket
Dont stop at cherries.Fruit nailsare having a moment.
Make them pop literally by adding 3D fruit elements.
This set is ideal for summer.
9Flowers
With 3D appliques, florals might finally be groundbreaking for spring.
This set pairs tropical flowers with rhinestones, studs, and textured French tips.
103D Insects
3D detailing can make even the most unexpected design undeniably cool.
Try a more edgy version of the butterfly nail or lean in and do a caterpillar.
Pair this with your fruit nails for a nostalgic childhood reference.
12Birthday Nails
Need birthday manicure ideas?
Go big or go home by getting 3D numbers on your nails.
Matching birthday balloons are optional.
