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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

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB769
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB769

Fire and Floods Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2662
Fire and Floods Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2662

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB763
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB763

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

Burning City Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2650
Burning City Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2650

Preserving Forests for Climate Resilience Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2655
Preserving Forests for Climate Resilience Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2655

Neon Star Nails
Neon Star Nails

Cdanails

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

Cloud Designs on Short Nails

Rainbow and Cloud Toenails
Rainbow and Cloud Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

Hiking Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB1204
Hiking Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB1204

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

Wildfire Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2804
Wildfire Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2804

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

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

Sky and Birds Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2233
Sky and Birds Watercolor Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2233

Climate change and Heavy Downpours Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3007
Climate change and Heavy Downpours Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3007

Moon Rabbit Nail Art | Bunny Nails- NB7690
Moon Rabbit Nail Art | Bunny Nails- NB7690

Blue Pick N Mix
Blue Pick N Mix

_beautbybee

Increasing Desertification with Climate Change Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3010
Increasing Desertification with Climate Change Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3010

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

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

Cute Cloud Nails

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

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

Easy Cloud Nail Art

Minimal Nails for Saving the Nature | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2802
Minimal Nails for Saving the Nature | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2802

Green Climate Crisis Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3173
Green Climate Crisis Nail Art | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3173

Climate change and Heavy Downpours Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3007
Climate change and Heavy Downpours Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3007

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

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

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

Climate Crisis Artistic Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2944
Climate Crisis Artistic Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2944

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

Marble Cloud Nails

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

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

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

Ombre Cloud Nails

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

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

Watercolor Sky and Birds Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2221
Watercolor Sky and Birds Nail Design | Paint Nail Art - NB2221

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Ombre Sky Design Nails
Ombre Sky Design Nails

Cdanails

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

Pastel Cloud Nails

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

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

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

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

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

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

Pink Nails with Clouds

Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB763
Spongebob Sky Flower Nails| Cartoon - NB763

Hand Painted Summer Nails
Hand Painted Summer Nails

_beautbybee

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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

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

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

Clouds and Studs Nail Designs
Clouds and Studs Nail Designs

Nail_sunny

Purple Cloud Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rainbow Cloud Nails

Rainbow and Cloud Toenails
Rainbow and Cloud Toenails

Nail_sunny

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

Ombre Sky Design Nails
Ombre Sky Design Nails

Cdanails

Multicolored Butterfly Nails
Multicolored Butterfly Nails

Cdanails

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

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

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

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

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
Glossy Night Sky
Glossy Night Sky

Cdanails

Ombre Sky Design Nails
Ombre Sky Design Nails

Cdanails

Neon Star Nails
Neon Star Nails

Cdanails

Stormy Sky With Lightning
Stormy Sky With Lightning

Cdanails

Multicolored Butterfly Nails
Multicolored Butterfly Nails

Cdanails

Rainbows Sky
Rainbows Sky

Cdanails

Celestial Nails
Celestial Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Blue Pick N Mix
Blue Pick N Mix

_beautbybee

Angel vs Devil Nails
Angel vs Devil Nails

_beautbybee

Hand Painted Summer Nails
Hand Painted Summer Nails

_beautbybee

Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails
Hand Painted Blue Bunny Nails

_beautbybee

Silver Lunar Night
Silver Lunar Night

Project_paznokcie

Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails
Colorful Umbrella Rain Nails

Pauletta.nails

Happy Disney Nails
Happy Disney Nails

Nailartbychlo

Gradient Effect Patterns
Gradient Effect Patterns

Nailartbychlo

Neon Ombre Beach Nails
Neon Ombre Beach Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails
Beach and Dolphins Pastel Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Mismatched Hand Designs
Mismatched Hand Designs

Hnnailsbyhoney

Jelly Pink Spring Nails
Jelly Pink Spring Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

Yellow and Pink Textured Nails
Yellow and Pink Textured Nails

Hnnailsbyhoney

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