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.