I'm a Nail Minimalist, But Even I'm Desperate to Try This Chic Nail Art for Summer
This summer nail trend is fun enough for bright days, and minimalist enough to still be chic.
When it comes to nails, I consider myself a nail minimalist. I'm a beauty editor who studies nail trends for a living, but for the most part, you'll usually find a sheer pink or milky white nail colour painted on my nails, no matter the time of the year. However, during summer, I like to push the boat out just a little. And after looking for some nail art inspiration that still appeals to my pared-back aesthetic, my thumbs paused on this stunning aura nail art that came up on my feed, and I've never been more excited to try it.
Pink Aura Nails
Aura nails are similar to ombré nails in that they both blend two nail colours together. Whilst ombre transitions from one colour to another vertically, aura nails blur outwards from the centre of the nail, creating a halo-like glow around your nails. And in this strawberry colourway, it's the perfect way to dabble in something a little different from a neutral manicure for summer whilst keeping things minimalistic. It's like a blush tint for your nails.
For this look, Manicurist Mateja Novakovic used two Manucurist nail colours, including Halo for the base (a milky, shimmering pink) and centred Bloom in the middle of the nail for the bright pop of strawberry. All you have to do is apply your base colour and then use a sponge to dab on your second shade, diffusing it into a seamless transition. Finish with a top coat, and there you have your aura nail art. Easy! Novakovic used the Green Flash LED Nail Kit to cure the polish, which gives a long-lasting, gel-like mani at home. Scroll on for everything you need to recreate the look at home.
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