The Truth about Eggplant Nail Ideas with Moody, Stunning Results
Eggplant nails keep reappearing in our feeds every fall, so you might say it’s a seasonal trend color. It’s also secretly a neutral hue in disguise. Like burgundy or navy, it’s universally flattering for every skin tone, and it pairs with so many shades. The truth about eggplant nail ideas with moody looks is that they’re timeless. And here’s another fact: eggplant is actually a fruit, and a surprisingly nutritious one at that!
Eggplant Nail Ideas
3D Eggplant Nail Idea
This artist decided to practice sculpting nails and ended up with an eggplant manicure. Unexpected but stunning! Love that glazed ombre background.
When you think of the color eggplant, do you picture deep purple? In nature, the plant can also be white, indigo, and dark green. However, eggplant nails are usually somewhere between violet to nearly black purple. Eggplant is also known as aubergine in the UK and it’s the same range of colors.
DND Gel Nail Polish Duo - 458 Fresh Eggplant
Actual Eggplant Facts
If you like trying new foods, you’ve probably had fried or baked eggplant, but it’s not the vegetable you thought. It’s actually a berry in the same family as tomatoes, another fruit often counted as a vegetable.
Weirdly, eggplant has the most nicotine of any plant besides tobacco. However, you’d have to eat about twenty pounds of it to equal smoking one cigarette.
The best news about eggplant is that it has a lot of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It’s low-calorie and high-fiber, with lots of water. It’s definitely a wise addition to the menu.
French Reverse Tip
Here the artist created a French reverse design as an accent to eggplant nails. It’s beautiful, an unexpected addition to a moody manicure. It also reveals some of the shades that pair so well with this purple hue, like pink or yellow.
Purple tones are so bold they work great for negative space nail art. They offer a gorgeous contrast to a natural base and play nicely with metallics and pearlescent finishes. Eggplant nails look elegant and luxurious with gold or silver accents.
NuGenesis Dipping Powder Nail - NU 169 Positive Vibes
Aubergine and Gold Fall Nails
It’s completely acceptable to enjoy simple eggplant nails for fall. It’s an idea that suits the moody transition into cooler weather. Still, it’s fun to add nail stickers to enhance and personalize the look. Our store has standalone stickers and nail stencils that are perfect for the season.
LDS Color Craze Gel Nail Polish - 805 Aubergine - 0.5oz
Cosmic Eggplant Nail Idea
The artist said she was inspired by starcrossed lovers Rumi and Jinu from the movie “Demon Hunters”. The vibrant aubergine shade and cat eye shimmer reflects a mashup of the characters’ key colors. Isn’t it nice to know there’s cat eye polish in eggplant hues!
LAVIS Cat Eyes CE18 - 04 - Gel Polish 0.5 oz - Galaxtic Halo Collection
Other Names for Eggplant Shades
We’ve already introduced aubergine, the British English name for the plant or the color. But when you search for eggplant polish, you might also have luck with plum or black plum, raisin, boysenberry, prune, purple, violet, and wine tones.
Every major polish manufacturer offers a version of eggplant, and some have multiple options. For example, DND has at least five shades that capture the classic look.
Glazed Eggplant Nails
You can also make your own unique eggplant shade by glazing it with chrome powder. Here’s an absolutely delicious example. The sleek shine and warm glow make these short, squoval nails extra attractive.
If you struggle to achieve a mirror finish with chrome powder, all you need is LAVIS Chrome Base. It provides the ideal surface, keeps the powder for making a mess, and simplifies polishing it to a high shine.
Aubergine Aura
Combine your favorite eggplant polish colors into one moody aura manicure. Then add a few sparkles like falling flakes of glitter and make this an unforgettable set.
This is a fascinating idea because a purple aura means a person has strong intuition, wisdom, and creativity. They are likely very spiritual. However, darker tones could mean an exotic connection to the earth and a deep sophistication, which could also be ambition.
LDS 3 in 1 - 068 Eggplant - Dip, Gel & Lacquer Matching
Colors to Pair with Eggplant
You can just look at the leaves on the actual plant and see green shades that go well with the purple color. Basically, depending on the warm or cool hue, see what you think of olive, forest green, and moss alongside eggplant.
Some experts say that eggplant is a colored neutral like burgundy. It looks lovely with many different colors and flatters everyone’s skin tone. It feels formal enough for important events but can also play well with casual wear.
Here’s a list of colors that pair well with eggplant or aubergine:
- Pink, whether rosy or magenta
- Virtually any shade of green including neon
- Gold and many yellow hues
- Pale blue or teal
- Neutrals, including rusty brown
Trust your instinct. If the combination gives off the right vibes, go for it.
Milky Marbled Mood
Marble your favorite purple shades together with a little burgundy and cream to create a unique marbled mood manicure. This one reminds us of viewing a nebula in a distant galaxy. Or it could be a tasty boysenberry milkshake.
Eggplant Tips
If all this talk of eggplant nail ideas has gotten you in the mood, let’s talk about how to shop for eggplant and cook it.
First, the actual plant may range from dark purple to mauve, white, or yellow. What matters is the uniformity of the color. There should be no green spots because that means the eggplant isn’t ripe. Look for shiny, healthy skin for the freshest experience.
Gently squeeze the eggplant and make sure it’s not too mushy or too hard. It will likely feel a little heavy, and that’s a good sign because this is a watery fruit.
Once you’ve chosen an eggplant, plan on cooking it that day or the next. The easiest is to simply slice it then fry it or bake it. For a really tasty treat, bread the slices and put them in the oven with cheese and chopped tomatoes on top. Wait a few minutes till the cheese melts, then pull them out and add basil or balsamic dressing for a delightful experience.
Conclusion
Are you in the mood for eggplant nails? We hope these ideas have inspired you to try new colors and styles this season. Shop our store for aubergine polish and essential nail art supplies to feed your passion.
Sources:
https://www.ipm.org/show/eartheats/2019-10-29/eggplant-facts
https://www.treehugger.com/how-choose-eggplant-4867733
https://closetplay.biz/eggplant-a-colored-neutral