Aura nails aren’t just another flash in-the-pan trend. Besides being fashionable, they can express the wearer’s traits, energy, and mood in a very personal way. Artists continue to evolve aura nails designs with unexpected color combinations and new effects. So, now it’s not just Dua Lipa who’s obsessed. Aura nails are still here, and they’re more hypnotic than ever.
Dua Lipa’s Aura Nails
These aura nails were created by artist Mei Kawajiri for the performer. Other celebrities who have worn aura nails include Jennie of BLACKPINK, Cardi B, and Kesha.
What Are Aura Nails?
Have you seen an aura photograph? It is supposed to show the person’s energy field and thereby reveal something about who they are at that moment in time. Some describe the hazy colors radiating out from the person as a “mystical halo”.
That’s the design concept behind aura nails. A center color gracefully blends into the shade encircling it in a gradient or ombre effect. The two colors might be lighter and darker hues of the same shade, or they might be complimentary or contrasting colors.
Scientifically speaking, each living human does have an electromagnetic field. Technically, a person’s health or emotions could affect it. But does the color of a person’s aura mean something? Judge for yourself.
Airbrushed Aura Nails
Airbrushing is a nifty nineties nail art technique that’s coming back. The best part is that you don’t have to have an airbrush setup to mimic the look. However, if you do, it’s easier to get the perfect gradient on aura nails.
What Do the Aura Colors Mean?
If you’re curious but don’t want to go look it up, here’s a quick rundown of what the aura colors mean.
- Yellow is confidence and a peppy personality
- Orange is creative and proactive
- Red is high-energy
- Pink is loving and kind
- Blue is meditative and powerful
- Indigo is sensitive
- Purple is intuitive
- White is pure and spiritual
- Brown is grounded and analytical
- Black means you probably need rest and encouragement
- A mixture of colors can mean you’re going through a transformation
Whether you use the meanings to choose colors for our nail art might depend on how much you or the person wearing the nails feels that it is an accurate expression. Aura nails can also be aspirational and manifestational!
Displaced Aura Effect
In real aura photographs, the halo effect isn’t always evenly distributed. Sometimes one color will be off to the side or hovering near the person’s head, while another color is lower on their body.
The effect of moving the focus on these nails draws the eye in for a closer look. If you created this manicure, would you stick to the same color or include other shades?
Extra Long Aura Nails
These are nails that cannot be ignored! They’ve got the sweet pink aura in the middle. If you stare at them long enough, the color seems to creep into the blue sections, turning them yellow and purple.
When you want a big, beautiful canvas for your manicure, explore our soft gel collection for the perfect shape and length.
Gel X Nails
Cat Eye Aura Nails
Cat eye polish is perfect for aura nails because it’s already two-toned. All you need is a magnet to concentrate the sparkles in the center. Then the shimmer makes the aura feel ethereal.
Lavis Cat Eyes CE4 - 01 - Gel Polish 0.5 oz - Fairy Tale Collection
Springtime Aura
Something about this mani makes us crave fresh fruit! Like maybe guava and banana? It’s a classic blush nails or aura nails design.
Pink & White Gel
How to Do Aura Nails like a pro at Home
While you can create aura nails using regular nail polish or dip powder, it’s easiest with gels. If you don’t have an airbrush, all you need is a makeup sponge, a soft brush, and eyeshadow! Of course, you can also use two colors of polish.
Here’s how to work the magic using eyeshadow. Once you apply the base coat and bottom color and cure them, don’t remove the sticky layer. In fact, if you have a matte top coat that has an inhibition layer, apply that and cure it. The texture helps secure the eyeshadow that you dab on with the sponge, then blend out with the brush. Finish with whichever kind of top coat you prefer.
The nice thing about using gels is that if you’re not pleased with how the aura design looks, it’s straightforward to start over by wiping the surface clean. Otherwise with nail lacquer, it’s possible that the next layer of polish will dissolve the one underneath. It’s crucial to ensure each layer is completely dry before adding the next, so quick-dry drops are helpful.
If you choose to do polish-only aura nails, the method is similar. Use a light hand in the beginning to figure out how the gradient looks, then deepen it in the center if needed.
Subtle Aura
Here the artist blended a warm brown center into fiery red edges. If you think about the color meanings, it might make you smile.
Aura Accent
Aura nails are extra work even if they are fun. Lighten your load by limiting them to just one or two accent nails.
Chrome Aura
Upgrade aura nails with a chrome finish and get extra credit for being extra trendy. Bonus points for choosing the perfect nail shape to showcase your masterpiece.
Lavis Chrome Powder AURORA 07 - 1gr (PCS)
Matte Aura
A satin look might be the ideal finish for an aura nails manicure. It makes the gradient feel even smoother.
Aura and Ombre
Here the aura effect blends into the overall design so it’s the accent not the centerpiece.
Metallic Aura
Remember Dua Lipa’s aura nails with a stone gray center encircled by black? Here the artist has added silver chrome to make each nail look like a gemstone in a setting.
Rainbow of Auras
The color wheel is your friend when it comes to choosing pairs (or even triplets) of colors for aura nails. While monochromatic tones can have a serene beauty, sometimes contrasting colors are called for. After all, a real life aura can have more than one color.
SNS Pro Dipping & Acrylic Powder - Set 144 Colors - Tiffany Blue Collection
Love Aura Nails
Make your aura nail art even more captivating with embellishments that highlight the gradient and emphasize the colors.
Conclusion
We hope you found inspiration for the next aura nails manicure you dream up. Come browse the trendiest new colors in our store and discover how to get free shipping for your goodies!
Sources:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/aura-colors-and-their-meanings
https://girlsunited.essence.com/feedback/news/aura-nails-trend/