It was seen all over nails at New York Fashion Week, and is one of the most popular looks on the street. Whether you call it sparkle, shimmer, or sheen, that extra dash of a special something is the hottest look for nails right now. You don't have to apply one all-out sparkly nail polish. The art is in the layering, rather like when you achieve the perfect outfit from layers of clothes and accessories. Whether you brush a sheer, luminescent polish over a basic color, or wear two types of sparkly nail polish over two different colors, you can create a look that’s as unique and beautiful as you are. It's all about experimentation.
Get this luminescent sheen from a single polish, or layer a shimmery shade over another hue. We love the way it changes color in different light.
Beautylish recommends: NARS Nail Polish in Purple Rain
If the idea of sparkles scares you, take it slow by adding glitter to just the tips of your nails. You can use craft glitter on your nails—just be careful not to get any flecks near your eyes!
Beautylish recommends: Hard Candy Just Nails in Break Up
This look requires two or three coats and lots of layering! We adore the three-dimensional effect.
Beautylish recommends: China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Doll House
Sparkles don't have to be full-on. The number of coats you apply determines how sparkly your nails will get. Slick on one layer for a subtle look.
Beautylish recommends: Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Boom Boom Pow
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Comments
Mar 25, 2013
Iramaya M.
Pra mim que estou olhando sempre... e novidade para eu fazer nas minhas clientes..
Oct 20, 2011
Stephanie B.
I LOVE GLITTER!! It gives a little sass to a classic manicure.
Oct 08, 2011
Stephanie v.
Yay, glitter! I really like the combination of the last manicure.
Oct 07, 2011
Jen D.
These ones are Nail wraps from Rebel nails and an overlay of glitter on the ring finger. look great and last ages. this is a picture i took on day 7!
Oct 07, 2011
Jessica R.
the first one is China Glaze IDK!! I love purple and have been looking to buy this one for ages. The problem is almost everywhere it is sold, it is also sold out. You can currently buy it on ebay for around $25. If anyone finds a good deal on it please let me know!!!
Oct 07, 2011
Claire E.
These all look amazing! I want to do all of them. hahaha:)
Oct 07, 2011
Elizabeth B.
Love this GLITTER LOOK very party party
Oct 07, 2011
Aja N.
The color in the photo isn't Nars Purple Rain -- Purple Rain is a really dark purple, which is gorgeous but not as iridescent as the photo in the article... just so no one runs out and buys it without double-checking!
The shade in the photo is close to OPI's Designer Series line, particularly Amethyst, but a lot of colors in that line have the same luminescent effect.
Oct 07, 2011
Jewell D.
Oct 07, 2011
Ghadeer a.
wooooooooooooooooooooow
definitely going to by the nars's
Oct 07, 2011
Jessica S.
This makes me want to start doing nails again...and I will :p