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@betina_goldstein
Still need some convincing? While glitter nails might conjure images of 7-year-old you at a birthday party, this nail trend is surprisingly wearable. In fact, from minimalist hints of shimmer to full-frontal sparkle, there are so many ways to embrace twinkly nails. Ahead, I’ve pulled together some of my favourite glitter nail looks right now and the polishes you’ll need to re-create them at home.
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@betina_goldstein
The grown-up way to wear glitter? With a negative-space manicure, of course. Leaving lots of natural, glossy nail shining through means this glitter nail look feels fresh and ready for sunshine season.
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@thehangedit
Placing the glitter polish at the sides of the nails rather than the tips gives this mani a modern feel.
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@paintboxnails
Keeping the centre of the nail bare means that mixing and matching your glitter polishes at the tip and base of your nails doesn’t feel too much.
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@varnishlane
Gold glitter tips look sparkly and fun.
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@oliveandjune
There’s nothing like an opaque slick of glitter nail polish to put an instant smile on my face. It looks so good and surprisingly chic in the sunlight.
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@oliveandjune
Why not opt for just one glitter-adorned nail if a full manicure feels too much?
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@betina_goldstein
The glitzier, the better. Look out for nail polishes with a chunky texture for an embellished glitter nail effect.
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@harrietwestmoreland
Glitter isn’t just about the silvers and glitters, you know. This lilac glitter nail look screams the ’90s to me. So fun.
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@imarninails/
With salons reopening, nail art is having a huge resurgence in popularity, and glitter nails are up front and centre as one of the biggest trends. From sheer sparkly bases to intricate metallic designs, glitter adds both colour and texture to summer nail looks.
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@paintboxnails
This half-and-half look is so cute, and the colour combination possibilities are endless.
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@paintboxnails
You have to look closely to spot that this simple nail design is created using a sparkling silver polish. It looks so beautiful when it catches the light.
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@hollyfalconenails
This psychedelic, ’70s-inspired manicure teams a two-tone glitter base with a bold flower design layered on top.
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@paintboxnails
This has to be one of my favourite ways to wear glitter nails—just a sprinkling of sparkle at the very tips as a subtle homage to the trend.
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@harrietwestmoreland
This neat, rose gold–tipped French manicure looks so chic.
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@hollyfalconenails
These golden tips prove that glitter can really shine in the summer.
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@oliveandjune
A subtle dusting of sparkle at the tips of this glossy manicure will look good even as your nails grow out.
Up next, 72 nail-art pictures we’ve saved for our next trip to the salon.
