Beauty
These will make the whole place shimmer.
it’s possible for you to say 2023 has been the year of shiny nails.
If youre not ready to give up those glimmering vibes (because, lets be honest who is?
), youre going to love oyster nails.
Use a stippling tool to blend the white swirls, then finish with a glossy top coat.
it’s possible for you to also paint on aniridescent nail polishto get a sea-worthy shimmer.
Keep scrolling for a menu of 13 different oyster nail art ideas to use as inspiration.
you could also drop a gemstone in there for even more sparkle.
This manicure features a spray of the prettiest little pearl dots that gorgeously play off the iridescent base.
43D Sea Queen
The 3D quality of these beauties can be created using builder gel.
The final result gives you raised ripples and ridges that look just like the inside of an oyster shell.
Stick with a pastel silver hue for realistic vibes that truly stun.
You could recreate this set by painting a different beachy shade on each nail.
Use the same technique listed above to create the whirls and swirls that evoke the inside of a shell.
This look would be perfect for work, a wedding, or any other fancy event.
10Oyster Velvet
Another simple and chic take on the trend is the oyster-meets-velvet nail.
12Beachfront
The abalone shell effect on these oyster nails is next-level stunning.
13Barbiecore
For a more neutral variation, go for a shell-pink oyster manicure.
Mix it with turquoise blue and pastel purple for a set that fuses the trend with the Barbiecore aesthetic.
Source:
Rachel Apfel Glass, founder ofGLOSSLAB
This article was originally published onDec.