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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, at-home manicure options have become all the more extensive.
Best of all, the look is relatively easy to achieve without the help of a professional manicurist.
As she tellsBustle, “It’s cute yet subtle, and anyone can pull it off.”
And there’s no shortage of variations on the look.
Cloud nails are no exception, especially when they incorporate star detailing.
Alternatively, after creating a sunset-inspired base, add cloud detailing with the help of nail stickers.
Simply stick them onto your clean and dried base coat, and you’re good to go.
To create cloud-inspired tips, start with your favorite blue polish.
“You’ll be able to clean it up later.”
In aTikTok how-to, Lights Lacquer suggests wiggling your applicator brush back and forth to achieve fuller coverage.
Next, use a dehydrator and primer to prep your base for acrylic powder.
After some trial and error, acrylics will help you achieve the perfect canvas for intricate cloud designs.
After letting your base layer cure under a UV light, finish off with the cloud detailing.
This will help stabilize the brush.
That includes nail art.
“Things are getting simpler and cleaner.”
After all,heart motifs are trending.
Next time you ask for a cloud manicure, contrast the subtle blues and white with a vibrant red.
When choosing a nail color, consider a shade that will compliment your skin tone.
Part of that includes bold nail designs.
For starters, check outthese Cherub stickers on Etsy.
After painting a base of clouds or simply investing in cloud nail press-ons top with your favorite winged stickers.
TikTok creator@connie.widemonstrates her Cupid nail process, first applying gel tips and curing under a UV light.
TikTok creator@carlys.nailingitshows followers how to add a dramatic flair with free-handed lightning.
Alternatively,experiment with viral 3-D raindropsusing a dotting tool and a clear gel topcoat.
