Ever dropped an eyeshadow palette and panicked because you didn’t know what to do? Well, we’ve got a hack that just might help.
You’re certainly familiar with the overpowering sense of grief that comes over you as you watch your beloved cosmetics crumble into a hundred, tiny pieces – but this latest trend helps you save them! Yep, you read that right. You could compress them back into their former shapes with a little rubbing alcohol and a hefty object. Or… you could create the most romantic manicure ever!
Thanks to TikTok, which is the top platform for new trends (DUH!), “eyeshadow nails” have swiftly become one of this year’s most popular nail art ideas. They stand out due to colour. A bright, vibrant splash of eyeshadow seems like a welcome departure in a world of neutral lip gloss nails, creamy glazed donut manis, and milky white polish.
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You can see how TikTok makers have gone all out with neons, pastels, metallics and glitter in their eyeshadow polish videos. Some people mix several hues for an aura manicure with spirals of colour on their nails, while others dab glittery hues only on their fingertips for a sparkling flash. With eyeshadow nails, anything goes.
All you need is your own nails, some eyeshadow, and a gel manicure in a neutral shade – like off-white, beige, or pale pink. This is such a great nail polish trend, and most of us own at least one or more eyeshadow palettes that we’ve recently lost interest in. Here’s how to ‘nail’ this trend:
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Apply a top coat or base nail paint first, then smear on your preferred eyeshadow. Just before the base coat is completely dry, dab the eyeshadow with a makeup brush onto your nail. In this manner, the powder will mix with the polish and provide a summer-appropriate soft, textured, airbrushed finish. After applying a clear top coat, you’re done. You can go for one colour or, for an ombre or tie-dye effect, select colours from the same family, such as pink, purple, and blue.
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To keep up with the nail paint craze, why not give your manicure a full-on glitter or metallic makeover? This may seem like a lot of work when you could just go to a store and buy metallic nail polish, but the shades you can get in the cosmetics section are far more limited than what you can make with a few basic manicure colours and two or three glittery eye shadows.
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You can also do a chrome-like sheen! How? Simply take a sponge, dunk it in one colour of eyeshadow (glitter works great), and apply it to all of your nails. A top coat will smooth the powder for a flawless finish after you apply it. Easy peasy!
The possibilities are virtually endless. Eyeshadow nails are a simple method to make a new nail style on your own – and save some money in the process – while going out for a manicure is always entertaining. It’s also perfect if you’re feeling frugal and want to make use of neglected palettes.
