Nail art is something that just lures people in! No matter who you are, the eye-catching colors, patterns, designs, and even shapes. Maybe it is because nail art is something that everyone can participate in, or its just human instinct to be drawn to stuff that looks cute on Instagram. Whatever the reason, nail art trends have taken over our Instagram feeds – milky nails, drip nails, or even tortoiseshell nails.
In 2019, we saw trends like Korean stone nail art, diamond nails, tattoo nails, and many more. Some of them will surely flourish in 2020 as well. In the new year, along with the trends from 2019, we expect minimalism and maximalism to go together!
Aurora Nail Art
Magnetic nail art inspired by Aurora borealis, more popularly known as Nothern Lights, is taking over nails in South Korea. Aurora nails have a fantastic kaleidoscopic effect – it is shimmery and changes colors with the movement of hands. The Aurora nail trend is essentially Korea’s take on the cat-eye manicure.
Not only is the appearance like mythical Northern Lights, but they also involve magnetic forces. The metallic gel polishes actually contain magnetic particles. It helps in the proper distribution of the shimmer with a magnetic wand.
See how the color changes
Highly accented Aurora nails with bling
Western Patterns
According to Eun Kyung Park, founder of Unistella nail salon, quotes that Western-inspired patterns and colors are sure to make waves in 2020. You can check her latest creation here with a cow pattern in brown color.
Cracked Nail Patterns like Snakeskin
Why should you only have snakeskin-inspired handbags? Nail art with cracked nail patters like snakeskin is about to blow up your Insta feeds, according to Park. Although they might look too complicated to replicate at home, with a little practice, you can easily make your own snakeskin nail pattern!
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Unique Nail Shapes
A nail art trend that is not about the design but the shape of the nail. Unusual shapes like ‘lipstick’ shape are one of the inventions of Eun Kyung Park. In this trend, slightly slanted tips are typically filed onto the tips of extra-long nails. Unique and inventive nail shapes do come with risks. Instead of regular curves or flat, go out with something different and unique!
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Negative Space Nail Art Trend
Although French manicure was the most significant trend of 2019, it will continue in 2020 with a slight twist. In this trend, nails have a transparent background with some abstract pattern on the top. It gives a clean and futuristic feel to the nail art.
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And it even works well with short nails
Milky Way Nail Art Trend
It is like a point between an opaque white manicure and a sheer white manicure. The color is brighter at the nail tips, and it fades out to opaque white. It looks like a milky texture, which is how it gets the name from. There are many different interpretations of this trend that you will definitely come across when you browse.
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