Trend: Galaxy Nails
by Victoria S.
We’re all made of stardust, but have you ever thought of painting it onto your nails? With the latest galaxy nail trend, it’s easy! These designs are cool and futuristic, and the realm of artistic possibilities is as infinite as our universe. From nebulae to the Milky Way, we show you how Beauties put the cosmos at their fingertips.
MILKY WAY
We love the starry, galactic effect of this design. First, gradate your nails from blackened blue to sapphire, then splatter on various sizes of “stars” for a three-dimensional effect.
Beautylish recommends: Essie Nail Polish in Bobbing for Baubles
PLANETARY HAZE
This spacey marbled design is reminiscent of turbulent, spiraling planetary winds. Mix frosted navy, teal, and silver, and layer the colors for an unpredictable effect.
Beautylish recommends: Sally Hansen Hi-Definition Nail Color in Spectrum
STELLAR GASES
The vibrant gases in nebulae inspire incredible color palettes. Over a black base, sponge on peach, coral, mint, and turquoise with a cotton swab, then paint precise white dots for stars. Seal your manicure with a glossy topcoat for stellar shine.
Beautylish recommends: Nubar Nail Art Pen in Basic White
COSMIC DUST
Myriad colors exist in the universe, so play with the whole light spectrum! Mix glittered, multitonal shades of burgundy, bronze, and lime for the effect of cosmic dust. Apply the colors in concentrated areas to simulate interstellar gases in the night sky.
Beautylish recommends: Orly Mineral FX Nail Lacquer in Rock the World
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Tereska H.
Here´s mine
Candi F.
These are cool! I'll be def trying the milky way nails in the near future!
Sarah D.
How cool! I'll have to try it out for a special event, if I ever go to one.
Jen R.
Beautiful!
Leiris E.
Love the look! I've really gotten into sparkly/glitter polishes after a long streak of cremes only. It will be really fun to experiment with all the holiday gatherings that will be coming up.
Keinice I.
My version =]
Victoria S.
SO cool!! :) Did you mix matte nail polish in as well? Amazing texture.
Keinice I.
Re Victoria: Yes. Most of them are matte nail polishes.
STEFY V.
this was my attempt at the galaxy nails, my way... haha
Victoria S.
Absolutely stunning. You gave it a beautiful three-dimensional quality.
STEFY V.
thank you!
Carrie X.
love all the color combo!
Letikia T.
wow...these nail designs are genius. will you do a tutorial on how you did them ?
Carey M.
Anyone posting a how-to video for this??
Aja N.
This isn't my video but I followed her steps and it looked good! I toned it down on all the layers of colors though. It's an easy design to get creative with.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EMg...
Carey M.
I love this - thank you!!!