People are romanticizing their lives and leaning into a maximalist escape with analog activities like junk journaling, crafting, and bedazzling everything in sight. And that same mantra can be applied all the way down to your fingertips with whimsy-inspired nails. And this idea of a playful manicure can truly be whatever you make of the word whimsy.
Whether it’s your favorite nostalgia-inducing colorways or putting gems on your nails in the same manner of a childhood craft, there are no rules when it comes to the world of whimsy-maxxing. Ahead, all the manicure inspiration you need to channel all the playful and ethereal vibes. We’re constantly seeing new ways to incorporate a cat-eye finish into a manicure, and the latest trend to take over is with a gemstone-esque finish.
Choose an array of colors that complement each other, and the jelly-like dimension creates a regal and dazzling manicure. Emblazoning everything in gemstones is pretty much synonymous with the entire whimsy movement, and covering your nails in rhinestones is the easiest way to lean into the trend. Simply paint on a milky base and stick on tiny gems of any color or shape.
The more miscellaneous, the better. If you like to keep things simple but still want a manicure that’s not a plain polish, try going for a colorful chrome. A cool blue, hot pink, or light lavender will look especially sleek with a silver mirrored finish.
Mix and match nails, also known as an “Omakase” manicure, are created with made-to-order nail art. Find inspiration in prints, nature, and more, and select any array of colors, finishes, and designs, for a set that intentionally contrasts yet complements. Color blocking, also known as Skittles nails in the beauty world (for the hand’s prismatic array, reminiscent of the colorful bite-sized candy), is a chic way to DIY a whimsy mani.
And for this muted milky version, simply choose your favorite creamy polishes, and paint one on each finger in no specific order. Striped manicures have been taking over for the last year, and the sweater-esque pattern is perfect for a playful autumnal design. Go for all over vertical stripe in an array of sizes and colorways, or try a horizontal stripe in the shape of a French tip.
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