If you’re stressed, there’s a nail color that feels like a deep breath. No wonder periwinkle nail trends keep coming back year after year. This soft blue-lavender shade looks effortlessly elegant no matter when you wear it. It’s fresh for spring, and chic yet calming all year long. The world’s been feeling a little chaotic lately, but there’s something about periwinkle that soothes the soul. Let’s take a tour through periwinkle nail designs that prove pretty and peaceful go hand in hand.
Elegant Periwinkle Nail Trends
From Pink to Periwinkle
Periwinkle's gentleness is the ideal canvas for minimalist and intricate designs. Not only is it a shade associated with serenity, it’s also hopeful. In an unexpected turn of events, Pantone developed this brand new Color of the Year in 2022 instead of choosing something that already existed. Their “Very Peri” symbolized a future to aspire for, with new opportunities. They described it as the steadfast peacefulness of blue with a dynamic mixture of red.
When we researched periwinkle nail polish trends, we saw a range of shades from outright purple to almost gray. But on the whole, regardless of the way the color leans, it plays nicely with pastels and neutrals. It’s gorgeous with gold leaf and inspirational alongside cream or green. Put it next to true pink and watch how the colors embrace and support one another.
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Floral Nails
Have you seen a periwinkle? To be fair, you’ve likely seen a whole patch of it as it grows like vines across the ground. This evergreen plant from Europe is a perennial that never loses its leaves and can tolerate winter conditions. The flowers are usually a pale purple-blue, but sometimes they can look pinker, purple, or azure. It’s also known as Creeping Myrtle or Vinca minor, and it grows all over North America now as well as Southwest Asia.
If you visited a European monastery garden in the Middle Ages, you’d see periwinkles flourishing there instead of grass. It grows well in poor soil and shady zones, so it’s a favorite for landscaping slopes. Since antiquity it’s been a symbol of immortality, and therefore popular for wreaths at funerals.
Some mistake lilac, violets, and wisteria for periwinkles. You can tell the difference by looking at the five-petal blooms around a light-colored center.
Sunrise Skies
Did you know that periwinkle contains alkaloids that are medicinal? In modern times, periwinkle derivatives are used to treat cancer during chemotherapy. Every time you see periwinkle blooms now, remember that they literally promise hope for the future.
The blueish-purple color periwinkle is often mistaken for lilac, lavender, and even cornflower blue. Not to worry, the real flower itself isn’t always periwinkle colored. So, when polish brands add a little extra pink, purple, or gray, it’s like they are imitating Nature.
Here’s a beautiful manicure that reveals the difference between periwinkle and lavender colors while recalling the sky at sunrise or sunset. The white clouds and stars make a nice contrast to show the difference between the shades.
DND DC Gel Nail Polish Duo - 2533 Periwinkle
Shades That Pair Well with Periwinkle
When you search for periwinkle nail ideas, look for these shades to complement the color:
- Yellow and pastel yellow
- Coral and pale orange
- Ivory
- Mint green or sage
- Lavender
- Pale blue
- Pink
Gold accents or pearls are attractive embellishments for periwinkle nails, too. Furthermore, chrome powder, when used as a glaze, enhances this blue-lavender color.
Colors that don’t play nice with periwinkle include bright red, russet orange, or fluorescent green. Besides those, even brown can get along with periwinkle in the right circumstances. If you don’t believe us, browse interior design suggestions for periwinkle. It’s amazing how many ideas you can get for nail art.
Glazed Periwinkle Nails and Bows
Some say that besides pink, periwinkle is one of the best colors for coquette nails. If you love glazed nails and bows, add a little chrome to your design. It makes the color iridescent and adds an attractive sheen to periwinkle nail art. Not to worry, this soft color loves to be matte or shiny. Plus, it’s happy with tasteful metallic accents. Here you can also see how it looks alongside ivory.
LDS Color Craze Gel Nail Polish - 634 Periwinkle - 0.5oz
Marbled Periwinkle and Lavender
Marbled nails are fun! Have you tried Lavis Blooming Gel yet? It’s the ideal way to swirl periwinkle with pink and blue while you keep artistic control. (And it’s much less messy than water marbling nails!)
First apply the base coat and the bottom color and cure them. Then, brush on the blooming gel, but don’t cure it. Instead, use a clean brush to add a drop or a few lines of the next color. It will start to spread on its own or you can guide it. Then cure the layer and repeat the process for another color. Finish with a top coat as usual.
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Pretty Pastel Nails
Remember how we mentioned that yellow, coral, and mint green look nice with periwinkle? Here’s proof. The interplay of hues creates a harmonious composition that adds warmth and balance to the overall look. This pastel tie-dye design is soft spoken but definitely going to get second glances.
Stained Glass Nails
Is there such a thing as periwinkle glitter? See for yourself. This mesmerizing design fuses powerful purple and soft periwinkle with striking black outlines like the lead framework of stained glass windows. Each nail is a tiny masterpiece, and essential part of an overall design. The segmented look gives it a dynamic feel with a different hue and shimmer depending on how the light hits. It's a great idea for someone who loves intricate nail designs with a gothic or whimsical flair.
But what if you can’t find periwinkle glitter in your favorite nail supply store? One solution is to use clear or holographic powder on a periwinkle base. Wherever there’s a will to make stunning nail art, there’s a way.
Conclusion
What periwinkle nail polish trend are you going to explore? Drop by our store to find the perfect shades for nail art nirvana!
Sources:
https://wentworthnursery.com/history-and-facts-of-pachysandra-and-periwinkle/
https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/designers-weigh-in-on-very-peripantones-color-of-the-year-2022-01639566599