Pearl Nails Take Manicures to the Next Level
Hailey Bieber is unrivaled when it comes to setting beauty and fashion trends. From her viral glazed donut nails to this year’s innovative pearl nails, her styles never cease to dazzle us.
As summer shifts into autumn and we journey into those unpredictable, unpredictable months between, give these pearl nails a try; they combine classic elegance with contemporary cool vibes for the ultimate look!
Pearl Nails: Pearl-Adorned French
A classic pearl nail look involves using thin milky-white polish with rows of tiny pearls arranged along its surface. While you can find press-on versions, professional manicures will ensure your pearls remain perfectly lined up.
Consider giving this pearl nails trend a go by adding a pearl-toned chrome top coat. Ask your nail technician to apply OPI’s Kyoto Pearl as an OPI Chrome Powder Base Coat over white or nude base colors like OPI White Pearl; the result will be an alluring glazed donut-like effect that harkens back to vintage cultured pearl necklaces.
Hailey Bieber made waves last spring by popularizing pearl-and-white French tip nails – now part of this season’s clean girl aesthetic. Balletcore-esque in style, pearl-and-white French tips offer sophisticated transition into cooler weather by pairing pearl nails with cashmere sweaters or leather jackets.
Stiletto French with Pearls
Enhance your French manicure with pearl accents in pointy style to elevate it further. Simply apply an iridescent shimmer to a classic white base, and sprinkle 3D pearls across the top for an look that combines simple elegance with bold glamour.
Use iridescent shimmer to achieve an entirely unique look with your pearl nails. Nail artist Betina Goldstein used Cirque Colors Soleil and Serenity to achieve this stunning two-tone iridescence, and then sealed her design off with CND No-Wipe top coat to seal in its glossy shine.
Add extra glamour and drama to your rose gold manicure with a full cuticle pearl accent! This trend-setting style features a pink metallic chrome French tip complemented by shimmery pearls, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to try pearl nails.
Mother of Pearl Mani
Mermaidcore fans may love the latest pearly nail trend. Mother of Pearl nails (also called Nacre nails) offer sleek sophistication with modern flair. Their iridescence comes from layers of aragonite platelets on organic substance conchiolin which create an iridescence finish.
Although technically a mineral, this gem stands out due to its natural qualities as a gemstone. Its distinctive iridescence comes from how its reflection and transmission of light change its hue with shifting lighting conditions, giving the appearance that colors shift as you move across it.
Mother of Pearl manicures can be as subtle or bold as desired, depending on your aesthetic preferences. For a subdued approach, try opting for neutral cream hues with just a hint of sheen; its iridescent effect will still shine through but less prominently than those featuring sparklers that were so trendy last year.
OPI Kyoto Pearl and Olive & June Frosted Gloss both feature milky white hues with similar pearlescent finishes for an impressive milky white mani. Or try opting for sheer chrome polish with similar pearlescent properties – creating the illusion of glazed donut nails more so than typical holographic manicures!
Tinted Pearl Shimmer
No matter where you stand on your creative journey, our Cosmic Shimmer Pearl Tints can bring out your inner artist. Packed with high-density mica for an eye-catching shimmer that works on paper, card stock, acetate sheeting, MDF boards and more porous surfaces – they will take you on an amazing creative adventure!
With their subtle hue and shimmering finish, these tints make an excellent base color or top coat. Try pairing it with glittery gems for an ultra-glam effect, like in this stunning mermaid mani!
Hailey Bieber has become known for enhancing classic beauty moments with subtle variations, and incorporates pearl shimmer into her looks whenever possible. This glam pink pearl manicure combines two trends into one, featuring both pearl aura and glitter chrome accents for an eye-catching appearance that’s sure to turn heads.
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Micro-Studded Shimmer
Micro-studded nail designs have quickly become an on-trend accessory among celebrities like Lizzo and Whitney Peak, making for instantly captivating manicures. By carefully embedding small studded accents within nail inlaid designs or layering them on top for stunning 3D effects, micro-studs add instantaneous charm to any manicure and give any mani a distinctly charming appeal.
Add pearlcore flair to your French manicure by incorporating small iridescent gems throughout. Or, go the extra mile a la celebrity nail artist Naomi Yasuda for Sydney Sweeney by painting your nails with radiant bubbles for an eye-catching effect that is sure to turn heads.
Utilizing hard gel and your choice of polish colors, you can craft bubble-like accents that add a fun pop of color to any ensemble. Or go all-out by covering all your nails in 3D pearls (don’t forget the cuticle accent!). With patience and skill comes mesmerizing Instagram-worthy manicures!
Blushing Pearls
A smoky pink pearl mani is an effortless way to elevate any summer ensemble, particularly if combined with cuticle accents and other embellishments like charms, rhinestones or additional pearls. Easy and convenient application makes this look the perfect foundation for personalization!
Mooky Organics is a vegan nail polish brand free from DBP, Toluene, Camphor & Xylene solvents commonly found in modern polishes that may lead to toxic results including infertility. Their blush pink pearl polish has neutral undertones for an elegant finish.
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Pearlescent Vanilla Chrome
If metallic nail art isn’t your style, there’s still one way to take this summer’s trend one step further: pearlescent vanilla chrome nails. This understated take on one of today’s trendiest looks combines two popular trends into an ideal look that suits warmer months (we can spot this style being worn alongside airy summer outfits).
Alexandra Teleki’s viral TikTok look showcases how nail artist works with creamy vanilla gel polish and white chrome powder to craft an eye-catching glazed manicure. She adds flatback pearls from Daily Charme for added mesmerization before sealing everything up with top coat to protect it over time.
At home, to recreate this look, use pearlescent nail polish as your base and top coat it off with matte clear. For an added twist, ask your manicurist to apply silver chrome powder over cream colors for added metallic sheen.
Iridescent Gold Mermaid
Mermaidcore is enjoying a major moment, with searches on TikTok increasing by 90 per cent since summer (just in time for The Little Mermaid live-action film). Though you might associate oceanic aesthetic with childish clothing or garishness, runway shows for 2023 have taken an elegant approach: we saw shimmery sequins at Huishan Zhang and pearlescent highlights at Alberta Ferretti as well as impossibly glossy skin and Ariel-worthy waves on the catwalks this season.
Bring a touch of the sea into your manicures with iridescent gold finishes and metallic accents. Liberty nail artist Julia Diogo suggests elevating a classic French manicure by adding chrome effects over pale pink shades for an effect resembling fishtail scales.
If you prefer a moodier take on this trend, try opting for a dark rainbow chrome manicure to channel Ursula’s dark and dramatic style. Pretty Diva offers this color shifting holographic nail polish in shades of purple, pink and gold to give your look a mesmerizing finish.
3D Pearlcore Swirl
To carry out the 3D Pearlcore Swirl nail art technique, you need to use pearl-like trimmings that can give the effect of decoration in swirls on your nails. By alternating between the sizes of your pearls, you can create a 3-dimensional design with the most exquisite patterns of swirls. To get the best results, start on a monochrome base of your choice – it can be either white, nude, or pastel-colored.
Along with that, you should work mainly with pearls to imitate swirls on your liner and dabble in shades of glitter to fortify the shimmer. It really is the perfect design for those who want to show the bold side of themselves with a manicure.
Less Is More
The clever way of the minimalist style “Less Is More” is the modesty that denotes the truth. Choose an unpolluted basic color such as nude and apply a pearl for one nail. This simple treatment is the best way for pearls to properly exhibit their own natural beauty of your nails without overpowering them.
It is a polished style that is versatile and festive, suitable for both everyday activities and formal events. To polish the design with a touch of class, you may apply a coat of matte to your nails to make them delicate and velvet smooth.
Barbie-Approved Bow
Try out the Barbie-Approved Bow trend that is a fun and artistic way to flaunt your Barbie spirit. Use hot pink base coats to create the closest resemblance of the character. For instance, go with a full pink theme and then take your pointer and middle fingers and add a small pearl adorned bow to them.
This is an amusing and elegant design that is suited for those who want to wear a shiny piece of jewelry in their daily looks. Get this trend together with a sealer so your nails will remain gleaming and clearly visible.
Oyster Vibes
Feel the power of the ocean with Oyster Vibes. Modern techniques can help us to achieve the same iridescence as oyster shells by using lazar and holographic polishes. Initially, you have to put on a base layer of a nude or pastel hue on your nails and then a sheer, iridescent polish to give them the holographic effect.
The cuticles shall be one of the spots of attention where you can include some small pearls, enhancing the elegance of your pearl nails. This trend fits those who prefer understated but still wonderful designs.
Seaside Treasure
The show-web, Seaside Treasure, is an overview of nail design based on the seaside and common items found on the seaside-like little shells, starfish, and pearls. Try the base color of sandy beige or ocean blue, then decorate it with tiny 3D objects like tiny shells and starfish. Also, put a few pearls on it to look like the seaweed has them.
Also, protect the work by using a clear topcoat. Fumes inspired by the sea and things like shells and starfish turning into ice-cream by a magic wand, a sign of our walking, baits natural, but still you do attract the curious lookers are some of the conversation starters it might spark. It’s an excellent design for people who love the beach.
Metallic Pearl
If you are seeking a contemporary and avant-garde metamorphosis with the usual pearl nail manicure, then Metallic Pearl is your best bet. This is a process of using metallic polishes in such colors as silver, gold, and rose gold on which one can then put pearl charm for a classy touch.
Begin with applying a metallic base coat followed by positioning a few pearls cleverly on each nail. The birl of light and spin of pearls provide an unforgettable and striking appearance that is perfect for the evening social events and a dance.
