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Aurora Nails

Aurora nails, also called ice nails or glass-candy nails, are a type of nail art that utilizes foils to make an iridescent, holographic, or color-changing effect. It is characterized by its distinctive, multicolored pastel colors that can catch the light in beautiful ways. Like the aurora appears as a multicolored glow in the night sky, your nails will pick your favorite color scheme. Aurora nail designs are popular because they're perfect for any season—they look great during the fall or winter months when there's less sunlight, but they also look amazing during summertime when you want something light and airy.
Aurora nails can be done on both natural and artificial nails. They can take many different forms—they can be solid or have an ombré effect where one color fades into another. You may also prefer to make glass effect nails using the foils you apply for ice nails with little changes. Aurora nails can be done with any kind of motif—from floral patterns to geometric and abstract shapes. The most popular motifs for aurora nails are snowflakes, meteor showers, and starbursts (also known as shooting stars). Other popular motifs include trees, flowers, and butterflies. Some designs include glitter for an even more dramatic effect. Aurora nails are usually done in pale colors. The best color palette for aurora nails includes pale pinks, soft blues, and purples, warm browns like chestnut or mahogany, and black and white. Dark colors look best when they're applied to galaxy nails.
Aurora nail designs are a fun way to add a little bit of magic to your look. Whether you're going for a subtle effect or something more bold and eye-catching, we've put together a list of stunning aurora nails for you.

Long Aurora Nails

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Stamped Modern French
Stamped Modern French

Blondivika_nsk

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156

Wisteria Nails | Cultural - NB1008
Wisteria Nails | Cultural - NB1008

Stamped Nails with Aurora Effect
Stamped Nails with Aurora Effect

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1377
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1377

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Cinnamon Aura Nails Design | Cinnamon Nails - NB6139
Cinnamon Aura Nails Design | Cinnamon Nails - NB6139

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400
3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164
Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Gradient Aurora Nails
Gradient Aurora Nails

Nail_sunny

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Short Aurora Nails

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

Rainbow Nails with 4-leaf Clover Accent Nail | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1588
Rainbow Nails with 4-leaf Clover Accent Nail | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1588

Aurora Wedding Nails

Mirror-effect Ombre Nails
Mirror-effect Ombre Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Gradient Aurora Nails
Gradient Aurora Nails

Nail_sunny

Aurora Nails Foil Design

Iridescent Pearl Foil Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3976
Iridescent Pearl Foil Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3976

Stamped Modern French
Stamped Modern French

Blondivika_nsk

Pink Aurora Nails

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Celestial Nails
Celestial Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Snowflakes on Ombre
Snowflakes on Ombre

Blondivika_nsk

Gradient Aurora Nails
Gradient Aurora Nails

Nail_sunny

Aurora French Nails

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

Stamped Modern French
Stamped Modern French

Blondivika_nsk

Shiny Double V French Nails
Shiny Double V French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Stamped Nails with Aurora Effect
Stamped Nails with Aurora Effect

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117
Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Glossy Pearly Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3045
Glossy Pearly Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3045

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115
Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115

Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165
Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

Aurora Glitter Nails

Shiny Double V French Nails
Shiny Double V French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Blue Nails with Cross
Blue Nails with Cross

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Aurora Green Nails

Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165
Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165

Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135
Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164
Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

Aurora Design on Toes

What Are the Most Popular Aurora Nail Designs?

Glass Aurora Nails
Icy Ombre Nails
Aurora Sparkle Nails
Cracked Ice Nails
Ice Glitter Nails

Aurora French Nails
Ice Nails With Snowflakes
Aurora Foil Nails
Aurora Wedding Nails
Aurora Christmas Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Aurora Nails

Aurora Nails are one of the most popular trends in nail art and design. They are a rainbow of colors that radiate from your nail bed and look like an aurora borealis. The best colors for aurora nail designs are usually bright ones with a lot of contrast. These include pink, purple, and blue. You can also use other colors, such as white or black, to add a touch of elegance to your nails. But it is up to you what kind of color palette you want to use. Do you want it to be mostly green? Or blue? Maybe a little bit of both?
Choosing the right color combinations for aurora nail designs is as important as selecting the perfect colors. If you want to use more than one color per nail design, try using two shades of purple or pink because these colors complement each other well.
Make sure you choose a color that complements your skin tone! It'll make your nails look great and flatter overall! Choosing the right color for your aurora nail design can be tricky. If you need help deciding which colors to choose, try looking at other nail art designs. In case you have a favorite painting or artist, look at their palette and see what colors they used.

Tips for Aurora Nail Designs

A suitable foil is one of the aurora nail design secrets; a transparent one is the best.

To cut the foil into stripes, get sharp, clean, and straight blade scissors.

Typically this foil is flat, and the nails are not. To get this little curve, use regular straws and put them into hot water.

To prevent the foil from getting wrinkled, apply a base coat on top and cure them together.

When installing the foil, have a little gap near the cuticle and the free edge.

Don't touch your nails while they're drying, or they may smudge or become cloudy.

Use colors that complement each other in an eye-catching way.

Don't use more than three colors per nail. Aurora Nails are supposed to be bold and colorful, but when you put too many different colors on one finger, it can end up looking like a mess instead of an artful design.

The Best Aurora Nail Art Ideas

Nail Design and Art / Aurora Nails
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156
Brown Aurora Nails for Birthday | Classy Birthday Nails - NB6156

Simple Luxury Nails with Iridescent Pearl Theme | Aurora Nails - NB3981
Simple Luxury Nails with Iridescent Pearl Theme | Aurora Nails - NB3981

Nude Nails with Iridescent Pearl Accents | Aurora Nails - NB3980
Nude Nails with Iridescent Pearl Accents | Aurora Nails - NB3980

Iridescent Pearl Nails with Foliage Design | Aurora Nails - NB3979
Iridescent Pearl Nails with Foliage Design | Aurora Nails - NB3979

Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails for Spring | Aurora Nails - NB3978
Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails for Spring | Aurora Nails - NB3978

Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3977
Iridescent Pearl and Gold Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3977

Iridescent Pearl Foil Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3976
Iridescent Pearl Foil Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3976

Pearl Nails Leaf Design | Aurora Nails - NB3975
Pearl Nails Leaf Design | Aurora Nails - NB3975

Modern Nails Design with Iridescent Pearl Effect | Aurora Nails - NB3974
Modern Nails Design with Iridescent Pearl Effect | Aurora Nails - NB3974

Simple Iridescent Pearl Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3973
Simple Iridescent Pearl Nails | Aurora Nails - NB3973

Aurora Effect Nails with White Silhouette Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3394
Aurora Effect Nails with White Silhouette Bunny Design | Easter Nails - NB3394

Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165
Aurora Nails with Silhouette Reindeer | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3165

Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160
Aurora Nails with Arctic Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3160

Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147
Arctic Wolf on Aurora Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3147

Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143
Gradient Aurora Nails with Reindeer Design | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3143

Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135
Aurora Nails with Arctic Wolf | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3135

Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123
Arctic Wolves Beneath the Hues of the Aurora Borealis Nail Art | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3123

French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121
French Aurora Nails with Snowshoe Hare | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3121

Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117
Silhouette Reindeer Under Aurora Night Sky | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3117

Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115
Magical Aurora View and Arctic Hares on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3115

Stamped Nails with Aurora Effect
Stamped Nails with Aurora Effect

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Gradient Aurora Nails
Gradient Aurora Nails

Nail_sunny

Fashionable Nails for Thanksgiving with Wheat Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6285
Fashionable Nails for Thanksgiving with Wheat Design | Thanksgiving Wheat Nails - NB6285

Cinnamon Aura Nails Design | Cinnamon Nails - NB6139
Cinnamon Aura Nails Design | Cinnamon Nails - NB6139

3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400
3D Mermaid Nails Design | Jelly Nails - NB4400

Iridescent Pearl Nails with Floral Accents | Classy Nails - NB3972
Iridescent Pearl Nails with Floral Accents | Classy Nails - NB3972

Nail Design with Whales Breaching Through Icy Waters | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3169
Nail Design with Whales Breaching Through Icy Waters | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3169

Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164
Northern Light Across the Polar Sky with Wolves on Nails | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3164

Nails with Majestic Whale Swimming Beneath the Northern Lights | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3158
Nails with Majestic Whale Swimming Beneath the Northern Lights | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3158

Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120
Polar Lights Design French Nails with Hares | Polar Wonders Nails - NB3120

Glossy Pearly Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3045
Glossy Pearly Nails for Office | Professional Nails - NB3045

Rainbow Nails with 4-leaf Clover Accent Nail | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1588
Rainbow Nails with 4-leaf Clover Accent Nail | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1588

Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1377
Purple Chrome Reindeer Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1377

Wisteria Nails | Cultural - NB1008
Wisteria Nails | Cultural - NB1008

Mirror-effect Ombre Nails
Mirror-effect Ombre Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Stylish Purple Nails
Stylish Purple Nails

Amanda.sudolll

Shiny Double V French Nails
Shiny Double V French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Blue Nails with Cross
Blue Nails with Cross

Lucy_smirnova_nails

Celestial Nails
Celestial Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Mirror Gel Nails
Mirror Gel Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Floral Silver Line Art
Floral Silver Line Art

Blondivika_nsk

Stamped Modern French
Stamped Modern French

Blondivika_nsk

3D Pearl Unicorn Nails
3D Pearl Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Stamped Chrome Nails
Stamped Chrome Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails
Holographic Pastel Neon Unicorn Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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