Butterfly Beauty

Perhaps one of the prettiest insects on the planet, the butterfly embodies the spirit of beauty and transformation in nature. What we adore most about these delicate creatures is their gorgeous chameleon wings. The color palettes vary drastically among the approximate 12,000 known species, but we're transfixed by any of their multitonal hues and designs. Naturally, these inspiring patterns can easily translate into beauty. Discover three of our favorite ideas from our fluttering friends.

On your hair...

Faux butterflies make stunning and whimsical hair accessories. Simply attach the butterfly to a bobby pin with a glue gun and you will instantly feel like a fairy-tale princess! If you can't handle a creepy-crawly hairstyle, BubzBeauty has an easy braided butterfly hair tutorial that mimics the effect of wings!

On your nails...

Butterfly nails are a creative and unique way to simulate graphic wings. Create a vivid ombré base of three or more hues, then paint the black and white cell structures over the design (left), or draw more abstract, playful butterflies like Beauty Robin M. creates.

On your eyes...

Photographer Matthew Jordan Smith captures the stunning silhouette of the Monarch butterfly using the natural curvature of the eyes. Discordant shades of orange and violet blend and brighten the design. Check out how to adorn the outer corners of your eyes with similar butterfly wings from Beauty Klaire D.