Summer Beauty Trend to Try: Funky Nail Designs
As I’ve mentioned before, I am completely obsessed with nail polish. But right now my obsession is reaching its peak because summer is the best season for bright, fun manicures. Recently, one of my good friends and I have become obsessed with funky nail art. Instead of just trying vibrant colors, we add our own personal touch by creating unique nail designs.
Celebrity Inspiration
Even celebrities like Katy Perry, Fergie, and Rihanna have been sporting some pretty crazy manicures. If you recall, Katy Perry had that bling-tastic manicure complete with crystal embellished nails.
Fergie flashing a silver-black striped design
How to Get The Look
Don’t think that only celebrities can pull off crazy nail art – anyone can rock this look! However, it is hard for most people to create unique nail designs without making a mess. On that same note, however, professional nail art can definitely be costly! Luckily, two of the top cosmetic brands, Sephora and OPI have paired up to make their “Chic Prints for Nails” – stick-on nail art that lasts 5-7 days and looks like polish!
Sephora by OPI Chic Print for Nails – $15 at Sephora
These super cool prints will instantly add a touch of glam to your summer manicure. They allow you to customize your manicure with their favorite designs: anchor, stars, checkers, tiger, fishnet, chrome lace, black & gold geometric, or skulls. My personal favorite is the anchor- it’s a fun way to rock the nautical trend! All you have to do is place the nail patch over your finger and use heat to apply the adhesive. They’re super easy to use and will definitely make your nails more eye-catching!
Your thoughts?
Would you try rocking crazy nail art? If you already have embraced this trend- what are some of your favorite designs? I would love to hear everyone’s thoughts!
Posted on on June 8, 2010 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: Beauty, Featured, Fergie, Katy Perry, Nail Polish, Nails, Summer, Summer 2010, Trends
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Risa
Japan has been doing this for over a decade – I remember getting my nails in a funky design and being made fun of :< I'm glad it's finally catching on.
Paula
Hmm, this could be fun to try!
BreaD
Those Batman nail designs are TO DIEEEE FOR! I’m a HUGE Batman (TV show, cartoon, comic, movie) fan!
Nicole Kim
I love the animal print ones but also digging those nautical stripe designs!!!
Gracey
hmm it’s not on the top of my “things to try” list, but if I ever happen to be at sephora and have money with me (unlikely), I might buy some. I like when I go get my nails done and the lady does a cool little design on my middle or pointer finger nail, nothing special but it looks cool :)
Natalie @ Keep It Sassy
I never used to be big on nail art, but I’ve been doing some pretty crazy stuff lately. Currently I’ve got white and neon orange zebra stripes on my fingers and pink and yellow zebra stripes on my toes! Definitely out of my comfort zone, but it’s fun to experiment every once in a while! I love more low-key looks too, like a bow on my ring finger or some polka-dots on french tips.
Brittanie
Yea nail art isn’t all that new really. The different types of designs can be unique but i’ve seen some crazy nail art on girls with fake nails all the time. From cartoon characters to people’s names. I’ve never done nail art on my nails though. I always stick with french tips when i’ve went to get my nails done. I’m open to trying nail art but its so expensive. However the sephora thing sounds cool.
Essie
I love nail art, and I’ve noticed more girls painting their nails lately.
I like doing designs by hand, though. It allows more creativity in colors and prints :)
Rachael
Already rocking the nail art !
zebra tips are more interesting than the usual french manicure but not too much for everyday.
not to mention they are super easy to do on your own :)
Linda
Haha, been doing this since I started college… I’m a rising senior now…I also do nails for my people in my dorm for cheap … It’s really easy… I use fake nails that are around the same length as my nails..because even with wraps/nail hardening polish…for some reason my nails don’t react well to nail polish…. I have a foot phobia lol…so I get my pedis at the salon and steal ideas from the little display nails…..& I also seek inspiration from http://wah-nails.com/ & http://pronails.tumblr.com/ .. I have pics on my website (which is down right now :( ).. Anyways, they’re very easy & fun to do once you get a steady hand…
Danielle
LOVE nail art!
Rachelle
Japanese girls have been crazy about nail art since forever. They seriously have the craziest designs! :) Google em up.
I would never be able to do crazy nail art… just coz I get so OCD about it. >.<
Melissa
this morning i did my fingernails in purple and my toes in turquoise,, thats about as funky as i can get!
aish
i like this idea even though im not a big nail fan
but my fav is the one wit the batman on it
Kayly
The Konad is awesome for nail designs, everyone should check it out. For about the price of one Minx manicure you can create thousands of designs all by yourself.
http://www.konadnailart.com/
Lisa
I had a guy friend tell me that guys are turned off by ‘girls with weird nails’ cause they looked so unnatural to them.
Milana
I’m not a fan of nail art. It’s a bit too much for me.
chantel
o.O i tried this last year….. don’t know if i will try again this summer! anyway i think weird colors are better than fake nails.. i find them disgustin especially when they start falling off
litllemissberrysweet
i actually know how to do the nail art designs, so easy once you have been practicing
im only 14 years old turning 15 and ive been doing the nails thing for like, 3 years already
all you need is the right equiptment and patience, mine turn out soo good im already doing nail art courses at 14 :)
Ashley
i love nail polish but mine NEVER stays on. would these stay on after tough wear? the anchors and stars are my favorites but i feel so dumb spending $15 if they’re going to get messed up after two days.
Faby
Wow loooooooove the batman nails
and yeah, this is a trend to die for, I’m getting my nail prints ASAP
Ali
Ahh! ilove this!!!! I always have my nails painted and im always looking for fun new ideas. My favorite nail design for summer is watermelon! I have these art deco nail art polishes and I have them in green and black, So when I want watermelon, i paint my nails bright pink, paint the tips green, then i dot on litlle black seeds, usually three a nail. I get complements on them all the time. And I LOVE<3 that batman nail design, its so random and cute.
Brenna
I was going to suggest KONAD as well – all the girls I live with at school are obsessed with it, and you can do almost anything with it.
Samantha
It says right on the promotional material I got in the store that these last only 1-2 days, as well as in online reviews. For 20 bucks canadian, even a nail junkie like me doesn’t think these are worth it.
Maya
@Lisa- Right, and what turns guys on/what they like should be your main objective in fashion and dressing yourself.
Vivian
Kudos to the Batman nails in the top photo.
kuki monsta
I got inspired by the batman nail art :) and got my nail art supplies ;) wow i am so into this now. I believe you can paint anything you like on your nails, so since its rainin outside now i painted an umbrella on one of my nails.. :) thanks for ur ideas, got my creativity flowing !!
Cherry @ Handbag Hook
I loved the different color design! I always like assorted kind of designs. The batman design is also amazing and unique.
Regards
Pearl
I’m actually really lucky because one of my friends is super super talented with nails!! She’s done a bunch of really cool designs and did a zebra striped manicure for me!! It looked soo amazing!! :)
P.S. I’m absolutely LOVING those Batman inspired nails!! :)
hannah
nail art is soooo amazingggggggg………………………perfecttt……..