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Cloud Nails

Cloud nails are basically any nail design that mimics clouds. They're made by creating a thin layer of polish over a base coat, then adding small dots-like shapes randomly on your nail. The result is a cloudy effect that looks like the sky and can be colored or clear. They're all about creating a dreamy and aesthetic look.
Cloud nails are an incredible way to take your manicure from average to outstanding. When done correctly, they can look like the sky above or even fluffy pillows of cotton candy. Cloud-inspired nails don't just look great on their own: they go perfectly well with other nail designs like ombre or marble effects.
While there are no rules when it comes to adding clouds to nails, many people prefer them with darker colors like navy blue or midnight black. If you want something a little more fun, pair them with lighter shades like pink or purple! Cloud nails are also trendy in soft pastels like lavender and pale pink.
Any design that incorporates many different colors or sparkles will go perfectly well with cloud nails. This is because the effect of these types of designs makes it easier to see the details in your clouds. Cloud nails are fantastic with any design that has multiple colors or shades. They're especially great for geometric designs and floral patterns. You can pair them with patterns like stripes, dots, or swirly designs. They also help prevent bleeding from other colors, so if you're trying out a new shade or want a solid color on the one hand but want some variety on the other, cloud nails can save you from having to reapply everything later.

Cloud Designs on Long Nails

Low-Carbon Lifestyle Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2658
Low-Carbon Lifestyle Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2658

Ontario Niagara Falls Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB945
Ontario Niagara Falls Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB945

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Glossy Night Sky
Glossy Night Sky

Cdanails

Climate Change Effects Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3016
Climate Change Effects Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3016

Silver Lunar Night
Silver Lunar Night

Project_paznokcie

Clean Energy for a Better Life Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3008
Clean Energy for a Better Life Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3008

Climate Change and Cities with More Heat Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3009
Climate Change and Cities with More Heat Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3009

Cloud Designs on Short Nails

Rainbow and Cloud Toenails
Rainbow and Cloud Toenails

Nail_sunny

Clean Air for Urban Life Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2949
Clean Air for Urban Life Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2949

Summer Vacation Nails
Summer Vacation Nails

Daimondhand

Eco-Friendly Practices Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2689
Eco-Friendly Practices Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2689

Environmental Conservation 3D Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2693
Environmental Conservation 3D Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2693

Environmental Conservation with Low-Carbon Lifestyle Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2808
Environmental Conservation with Low-Carbon Lifestyle Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2808

Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083
Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083

Heatwaves and Fires of Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2682
Heatwaves and Fires of Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2682

Blue Nails with Clouds

Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6454
Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6454

Summer Vacation Nails
Summer Vacation Nails

Daimondhand

React to Wildfire Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2951
React to Wildfire Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2951

Alberta Lake Louise Nails | Travel and Tourism - NB942
Alberta Lake Louise Nails | Travel and Tourism - NB942

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB758
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB758

Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083
Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails
Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails

_beautbybee

Cute Cloud Nails

Cute Sunflowers and Clouds Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5259
Cute Sunflowers and Clouds Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5259

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Cute Sunflower Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5255
Cute Sunflower Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5255

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB771
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB771

Easy Cloud Nail Art

Save the Earth Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2948
Save the Earth Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2948

Gray Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5088
Gray Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5088

Heatwaves and Fires of Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2682
Heatwaves and Fires of Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2682

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Nature-inspired Nails Climate Crisis Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2805
Nature-inspired Nails Climate Crisis Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2805

Purple Nails with Climate Crisis Theme | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2667
Purple Nails with Climate Crisis Theme | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2667

Simple Nail Design for Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2946
Simple Nail Design for Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2946

Marble Cloud Nails

Marble Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5079
Marble Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5079

Cloud Effect Marble Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5082
Cloud Effect Marble Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5082

Cloud Design for Short Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5081
Cloud Design for Short Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5081

Cranes Nails | Birds | Cultural - NB1018
Cranes Nails | Birds | Cultural - NB1018

Ombre Cloud Nails

Global Environmental Change Impacts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2672
Global Environmental Change Impacts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2672

Fire in the Woods Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2950
Fire in the Woods Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2950

The Climate Crisis Impact on Urban Life Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2663
The Climate Crisis Impact on Urban Life Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2663

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091

Extreme Heat Affects Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3022
Extreme Heat Affects Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3022

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Pastel Cloud Nails

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

Purple Nails with Climate Crisis Theme | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2667
Purple Nails with Climate Crisis Theme | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2667

Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073
Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073

Global Environmental Change Impacts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2672
Global Environmental Change Impacts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2672

Climate Action Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2673
Climate Action Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2673

Climate Change and Earth's Cloud Cover Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2675
Climate Change and Earth's Cloud Cover Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2675

Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083
Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083

Almond Pastel Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4291
Almond Pastel Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4291

Pink Nails with Clouds

Hand Painted Summer Nails
Hand Painted Summer Nails

_beautbybee

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073
Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Matte Pink Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5080
Matte Pink Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5080

Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083
Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083

Purple Cloud Nails

Purple Nails with Climate Crisis Theme | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2667
Purple Nails with Climate Crisis Theme | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2667

Prepare for Drought Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2674
Prepare for Drought Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2674

Climate Change and Earth's Cloud Cover Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2675
Climate Change and Earth's Cloud Cover Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2675

Sea Level Rise Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2671
Sea Level Rise Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2671

Global Environmental Change Impacts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2672
Global Environmental Change Impacts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2672

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB79
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB79

Climate Action Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2673
Climate Action Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2673

Rainbow Cloud Nails

Rainbow and Heart Matte Nails
Rainbow and Heart Matte Nails

Cdanails

Ombre Sky Design Nails
Ombre Sky Design Nails

Cdanails

Extreme Heat Affects Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3022
Extreme Heat Affects Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3022

Multicolored Butterfly Nails
Multicolored Butterfly Nails

Cdanails

Rainbows Sky
Rainbows Sky

Cdanails

Rainbow and Cloud Toenails
Rainbow and Cloud Toenails

Nail_sunny

Rain Drops Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2273
Rain Drops Watercolor Nails | Paint Nail Art - NB2273

Rainbow and Clouds LGBT Nails | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2062
Rainbow and Clouds LGBT Nails | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2062

Cloud Design on Toe Nails

Rainbow and Cloud Toenails
Rainbow and Cloud Toenails

Nail_sunny

What Are the Most Popular Cloud Nail Designs?

Ombre Cloud Nails
Marble Cloud Nails
Butterfly Cloud Nails
Mismatched Cloud Nails

Glitter Cloud Nails
Pastel Cloud Nails
Cloud Jelly Nails
Toy Story Cloud Nails

How to Choose the Best Colors for Cloud Nails

If you're wondering what colors go best with cloud nails? It's simple: soft pastels! Pale pink or lavender are both great choices for people who want a subtle look—and if you really want to make a statement, try using bright yellow or orange instead! While cloud nails look best when done in bright colors, you can also get a similar effect with neutral shades if you're feeling more subtle.

Tips for Cloud Nail Designs

You can do cute cloud nails with brushes or dotting tools (also called "tapered brushes"). You can even use toothpicks or cotton swabs!

Cloud nails are meant to look airy and ephemeral, so you want to go with a light color as your base. Pastel shades work great here.

Don't use too many different shades! It's easy to get carried away with this design, but remember that it's meant to be airy and light—too many colors will make it look busy and heavy instead of light and fluffy.

Don't paint the nails with a lighter shade than the base color of your nail polish. This will make it look like you have white tips and not clouds.

The Best Cloud Nail Art Ideas

Nail Design and Art / Cloud Nails
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091
Ombre Cloud Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5091

Long Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5090
Long Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5090

Blue Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5089
Blue Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5089

Gray Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5088
Gray Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5088

Cloud Design for Short Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5087
Cloud Design for Short Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5087

Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086
Cloud Design for Ombre Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5086

Cloudy Nail Theme | Cloud Nails - NB5085
Cloudy Nail Theme | Cloud Nails - NB5085

Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084
Cloud Nails Design for Beach | Cloud Nails - NB5084

Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083
Bright Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5083

Cloud Effect Marble Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5082
Cloud Effect Marble Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5082

Cloud Design for Short Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5081
Cloud Design for Short Nails | Cloud Nails - NB5081

Matte Pink Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5080
Matte Pink Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5080

Marble Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5079
Marble Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5079

Matte Cloud Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5078
Matte Cloud Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5078

Blue Clouds Nail Art | Cloud Nails - NB5077
Blue Clouds Nail Art | Cloud Nails - NB5077

White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076
White Nails with Clouds | Cloud Nails - NB5076

Short Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5075
Short Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5075

Black Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5074
Black Nails Cloud Design | Cloud Nails - NB5074

Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073
Cloud Accent Nail Design | Cloud Nails - NB5073

Matte Cloud Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5072
Matte Cloud Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5072

Embellished Gray Clouds Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5071
Embellished Gray Clouds Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5071

Cute Sunflowers and Clouds Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5259
Cute Sunflowers and Clouds Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5259

Clouds and Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5022
Clouds and Chrome Drips Nails Design | Drip Nails - NB5022

Dark Clouds By Air Pollution and Floodwaters Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2691
Dark Clouds By Air Pollution and Floodwaters Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2691

Climate Change and Earth
Climate Change and Earth's Cloud Cover Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2675

Rainbow and Clouds LGBT Nails | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2062
Rainbow and Clouds LGBT Nails | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2062

White Cloudy Sky
White Cloudy Sky

Klamaja

Hearts Above Clouds
Hearts Above Clouds

Klamaja

Cloudy French Tips
Cloudy French Tips

Nailartbychlo

Clouds and Studs Nail Designs
Clouds and Studs Nail Designs

Nail_sunny

Rainbow and Cloud Toenails
Rainbow and Cloud Toenails

Nail_sunny

Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina
Rainy Day Joy Nails Design | Arina's Unique Nail Story - NB6454

Cute Sunflower Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5255
Cute Sunflower Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5255

Almond Pastel Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4291
Almond Pastel Galaxy Nails Design | Celestial Nails - NB4291

Saguaro Cactus with Desert Vibes Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-618
Saguaro Cactus with Desert Vibes Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-618

Minimal Cute Pastel Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3750
Minimal Cute Pastel Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3750

Forest Fire: A Contribution to Global Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3195
Forest Fire: A Contribution to Global Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3195

Climate Change and Forest Fires Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3194
Climate Change and Forest Fires Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3194

Climate Change and Droughts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3193
Climate Change and Droughts Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3193

Warming Climate and Intensity of Heat Waves | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3192
Warming Climate and Intensity of Heat Waves | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3192

Climate Change Cause Heavy Rainfall | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3185
Climate Change Cause Heavy Rainfall | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3185

Find Solutions to Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3182
Find Solutions to Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3182

Humans Actions to Stop Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3181
Humans Actions to Stop Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3181

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