Swirls are a fun option for your nail art and are easy to create because you can make them in different sizes and experiment with your placement. Swirls do not have to be precise, which gives you more creative freedom. They look great with all colors; you can mix and match your favorite shades of blue or opt for clashing colors like blue and yellow. This nail art can be added to nails of all lengths and shapes because of its simplicity. Talk about cotton candy skies! Use pink and purple along with blue to create the sweetest cloud manicure possible. For a detailed daytime look…create an ombré base with various shades of blue. To do so, paint a disposable makeup sponge in a bright blue, medium blue, and light blue nail polish. Press the sponge onto your nail, leaving a seamless gradient of blue hues behind. Repeat on the rest of your nails. Clean up the edges with a cotton swab and a nail polish remover. Blue and silver is a color pairing that looks stylish and versatile. You can pair all shades of blue with silver, depending on how much contrast you wish to create; the darker the blue the more contrast. Combine the colors in your preferred way, including adding the silver over a blue base coat or mixing and matching them by painting one nail silver and the next blue. For those who want a blue hue that will stand out and draw attention to your nail shape and length, consider cobalt blue. Cobalt is a silvery blue-gray hue that is medium in vibrancy and can look great on nails all year round. It is also incredibly flattering and can be worn on nails of all lengths and shapes but will also suit all complexions. You can paint each fingernail with a solid shade of cobalt or get creative with how you incorporate it, combining it with other colors and trying out different prints or patterns.

Brighten up your puffy clouds mani with a bright pink sky! You can choose the color of your base nail polish to fit your mood, style, or outfit — it’s a really versatile style of manicure. There’s no wrong way to do it.Swirls are a brilliant look for your nail art and can be created with different colors and in various sizes. Blue swirls are mesmerizingly beautiful and can have a calming effect. You can create them with multiple shades of blue or add neutral colors like nude or white. Or you can do nails in a high contrast finish, pairing it with bright, bold colors. It is also an excellent option for those who want a simple manicure that is easy to create from home and to make them look more interesting; you can opt for matte polish instead of the standard glossy finish. Matte nails are gorgeous and have a flat, smooth appearance. Why choose one shape and symbol when you can combine several? A trendy and modern approach to blue nails is to combine your favorite designs; this could include flames, swirls, hearts, smiley faces, yin and yang, and so much more. You can also combine shades of blue to create a contrast and add to the detail. This look will work best on long nails but can complement all shapes, and acrylic nails are an ideal way to achieve this. They are also strong, durable, and long-lasting. Acrylics are versatile and durable, letting you shape the nails to your desired length and shape. They are also strong and long-lasting, lending themselves well to nail art, including blue designs. Baby blue is a light shade of blue associated with calmness and tranquility. It is a fantastic option as it is flattering on most people and can be worn in various ways, including mixing it with gold for a stylish and shimmery finish. You can combine gold nail lacquer with baby blue, adding it at interesting angles or focusing the gold on the tips. You can also create a 3D effect by opting for gold leaf, creating a textured finish that adds depth and dimension. Focus the gold on a feature nail, or add it to every fingernail; the choice is yours! Heart nail art is a wonderful choice for your next manicure because it is playful, pretty, and symbolic. Hearts are the universally recognized symbol of love. Their simplicity makes it easy to create them yourself in the comfort of your own home. You can also experiment with different sizes and angles or make them in the shape of swirls for a unique finish. Blue is a fantastic color, and there is a shade to complement all skin tones. You can also combine shades of blue to create more colorful nail art.

Don’t forget a little sunshine in your cloudy day! Use your nail tools to add a small sun peeking out from behind one of your clouds. Make the mani even brighter with a cute glitter nail polish base! 11. Shimmer Clouds Image via karanailedit One of the most calming colors in nature, blue makes you think of the sky, of the ocean, of rivers, of being cool, refreshed, and happy. Blue in the summer is bright and exciting; blue in the winter is dark and mysterious. Throughout nature, there are blue hues that inspire our imaginations, and therefore our artwork. One form that art takes is nail art, which in recent years has soared to new heights. Ombre is a wonderful technique for nail art, blending two or more shades; one light and the other dark. This creates a brilliant, graduated effect that is a fantastic way to experiment with colors. The result is effortlessly chic and looks great when you combine several shades of blue, focusing on the lightest one at the tip and drawing the eye to the shape and length of your nails. Ombre nails work best on long to show off the effect better. Keep your head up and think positively with these beautiful nails. The cloud design is a soft and simple piece of art to take with you everywhere, and it matches every season of the year. Choose varying shades of blue, such as the color of the sky or even a reflection of the ocean. This style takes a lot of practice, so be patient when replicating the manicure – use small brushes to draw fine lines and shapes for the perfect result. Rain clouds don’t have to be gloomy! Make it rain glitter! Paint your nails a solid blue-gray color and brighten it up with some silver glitter rain.

Colors: Olive and June – ridge filler, BEB, Yes Please, Fierce and Loving, Pink Goldfish, HD, Exclamation Point 12. Accent Nail Rain Cloud image by illustrated_nails If you’re going to go all out, you may as well have some fun with it. This funky, fresh, and ultra-glamorous manicure is sure to set hearts alight, and for a good reason. The matte blue finishes are stylish and trending – the juxtaposed sparkling feature nails add an extra zing to your hands. It’s an excellent option for a night out with your friends or a night to yourself. It’s easy to fall in love with this design, so why not give it a try? When you’re feeling a little bit extra, you won’t be able to resist a manicure this elaborate. The combination of cobalt blue and sparkling silver creates a multi-faceted and Insta-worthy design for your nails, and it’s easy to replicate! Using small bits of tape, shape a small triangle in the center of the bed, and paint over it with the dark tone. Using the metallic hue, add a tiny dot to the point of the geometric shape and voila. It’s a simple yet effective design that works well with any length. A smiley face is symbolic of happiness and optimism and is an excellent way to bring joy to your life. Your fingernails can remind you to stay focused or look on the bright side of life. The smiley is also easy to create, and you can opt for a half smiley or a full smile, depending on the angles you choose. Designing the smiley with blue nail polish is a great choice and will bring it to life when created over a natural, white, or nude color. Of course, we’re sure you’ll want your cloud nail design to last, no? To seal in your manicure and expand its lifespan, apply a top coat with a high-shine finish.

Next, you’ll want to choose your base color. This is a step that you can use your creative liberty with, as there are plenty of sky-themed hues to choose from. Want a daytime look? A whimsical sunset? We have a few options that fit the bill. These cloud nail designs are so playful and cute! It’s such a versatile look that can be applied to any look. From colorful and playful to a cute workplace design. I’ve tried to cover a range of different fluffy looks to give you some inspiration for your own design or, if you find something you like enough, copy for yourself. Cloud Nails also make great manicures for girls’ night in because they last up to 14 days with an application of polish. Whether you decide on this nail trend or not, we hope these tips will help lead you towards making some decisions about your own personal style and beauty regimen. Happy painting! For a gorgeous manicure that will demand attention, you need royal blue and white nail designs. Royal blue is a deep shade of blue. When paired with white it will create a brilliant contrast. The crisp white will enhance the vibrancy of the royal blue while still looking stylish and sophisticated. There are several options for how to pair the colors, including trying patterns and prints or keeping it simple with a modern approach to French tips. This gives you the creative freedom to create a manicure that best suits your preference. It will also look fantastic on nails of all lengths and shapes. Capture your favorite sunsets on your nails by making an ombre with blue, pink and orange. This dreamy cloud manicure will brighten your day! 5. Clouds and Rainbows image by emjpolished

For a detailed sunset look…give yourself ombré nailsusing shades that resemble the evening sky. Paint a makeup sponge with lavender, pink, and orange nail polish. Then press to sponge onto your nail. Repeat on the rest of your nails and clean up any messy edges. STEP #3. PAINT YOUR CLOUDS Ombre is a brilliant technique that blends two colors, one light and the other darker. This creates a graduated effect and is a fun and stylish way to wear more than one color at a time. A blue and white ombre manicure is an excellent way to give the colors a more blended appearance and looks elegant and sophisticated. Choose a light blue, like baby blue, for a soft and romantic finish. What goes better with bright blue skies than rainbows and flowers? This funky retro mix of nails is so much fun, and you can do it with whatever color scheme you want. 6. Cotton Candy Clouds image via whatscourtsmani Want to add a little extra glitz to your cloud nail look? Not a problem! Consider adding a few rhinestones to an accent nail or swiping on a glitter coat. STEP #5. SEAL IN YOUR LOOK Sometimes having one color on your nails isn’t enough, so why not try your hand at a whole bunch? One of the trendiest styles of the season is featuring a wide variety of hues across your fingernails, and adding a pop of blue may just be your next go-to. Combine summery shades like lemon, cherry red, and nude, leaving each fingertip with a single, bold tone. Let the cool pastel blue sit on a single feature nail, making it stand out among the rest for an ultra-cool manicure.

Colors: Olive and June Fierce & Loving, Yes Please, Bold & Unshaken, Pink Goldfish layered on middle and ring, and then all topped with Cosmic 8. Pink Skies and Clouds Image via karanailedit For a modern approach to the French tip manicure, you can create it in blue instead of the classic white hue. Focus the artwork on a feature nail or two, and then add flower art to the other nails for a pretty and feminine finish. Flowers are beautiful and symbolic, associated with life and growth; they can be a reminder to embrace life and live it to the fullest. The floral details you choose can be as simple or as detailed as you wish, depending on your preference. Choose long nails with a pointed or rounded tip for artwork that requires more space.

STEP #4. ADD FINISHING TOUCHES

The French manicure with blue tips is a fresh and modern approach to the classic and is just as versatile and flattering. You can paint the tips with your chosen shade of blue, making for a simple and creative manicure that will lend itself well to all settings and can be created on all nail lengths; it often is the most noticeable on longer nails. For a unique finish, you can paint each fingernail with a different shade of blue and keep the base a neutral or nude color. Or keep them all the same for a streamlined effect.