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This technique won’t box you into just one trendy nail look.
Airbrushed borders
One of the simplest ways to rock airbrushed nails is with a strong border.
you’re free to even get your own set of nail stencils onAmazon.
Monochrome aura nails
You’ve likely seenthe blooming gel nail trendAKA “aura nails.”
According to celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce, aura nails “kind of resemble aura photos.”
This manicure, however, features airbrushed circles in just one color.
This look would translate perfectly into a wide range of other colors, too.
The colors blend together the same way someone’s aura might."
The only limit is your imagination.
We love the idea of using two different shades of the same hue for an understated airbrushed effect.
Finish it off with a super shiny top coat, likethis OPI option.
What better way to revamp a set of otherwise plain nails than with an understated twist?
Once again, the extra shiny top coat completes the look.
It starts with a hot pink base and layers a deeper pink airbrushed center on top.
While the color is bold and pretty, the transition between shades is low contrast and delicate.
Ultimately, the airbrushed effect here doesn’t make for intricate nail art.
Instead, it gives you a classic manicure with some added dimension.
into decorative nails without too much commitment.
3D Nail art
AsRefinery29points out, 3D nail art is all the rage right now.
[The art looks] more like little sculptures on your hands, rather than just polished nails."
One major 3D trend is droplets, like this colorful nail art.
Oh explained, “I sculpt with clear building gel or use glass materials.”
Likewise, “toothpicks and dotting pens” are also easy tools to sculpt with.
There’s something so fitting about this art being paired with a colorful, airbrushed base.
Tie-dye
There’s nothing that says “carefree summer vibes” quite like tie-dye.
Incidentally, a tie-dye effect is one of the easiest looks to pull off via airbrushing your nails.
And, just like real tie dye, your airbrushed nails can be basically any color combination you like.
These pastels look so fresh and fun with a few coats of extra shiny top coat on top.
Matte
Clearly, airbrushed nails look super cool and eye-catching with tons of sheen laid on top.
That said, how cute is this airbrushed look with a matte finish?
The top coat looks perfect with this pastel palette, creating a subdued spring look.
Chrome
Fromthe bold chrome lips trendtounicorn nails, metallic finishes are taking the beauty world by storm.
That makes a chrome-ified airbrushed manicure the perfect way to stack multiple nail trends.
This look isn’t just perfectly on-trend, it’s also chic and beautiful all by itself.
