The evil eye design has been trending in the nail art world. In various cultures, it’s believed to guard against negative energy and ward off curses directed at the wearer. It may also attract good fortune.
For example, the evil eye is known as "nazar" in Islamic culture. It's believed to be a potent protective talisman. In Judaism, it is called "ayin hara”. But no matter where it comes from, this protective symbol is simple – it’s just an eye with a blue iris. It’s blue because this color is assumed to repel evil.
Today, the evil eye design is a popular fashion motif. Many people wear evil eye jewelry and clothing or incorporate the symbol into their home décor for good luck. So, check out these evil eye nails ideas to bring good vibes your way!
Evil Eye Nails Ideas
Classic Round Evil Eye Nail Design
These round little blue, white, and black circles resemble the beads worn for protection against bad luck. You might not even recognize the stylized design as eyes if this is the first time you've seen them.
What’s fun is how some of the pupils seem to be looking in various directions. That’s a great idea if you want to protect yourself from every angle.
For this evil eye nail idea, you’d only need 4 shades of polish: nude, blue, white, and black. Scroll down to see our color suggestions at the end of the article. Get professional results with a transparent base coat and a glossy top coat. Easy!
Minimalist Evil Eye Nails
Each nail has a semi-transparent neutral base, a fleck of gold foil, and a tiny evil eye to bring good fortune.
Blue Nails with an Evil Eye Accent Nail
This attractive manicure features square nails that look entirely natural. They are covered with the gorgeous cobalt blue that’s hot this year. Moreover, the blue can be diluted with white to make a lighter hue for the iris. Therefore, you only need two shades of polish for this design.
Half-Moon Evil Eye Nails
Here are hand-painted eyes in a half-moon design. The neutral base makes them stand out.
Pop Art Evil Eye Nails
The scarlet French tips and cartoon-like graphics put a unique spin on the traditional design, making it a truly “eye-catching” manicure.
Black Pointy Nails with Evil Eyes
This dramatic manicure features glossy black stilettos with stunning blue and white evil eyes. Not only would it be fantastic for Halloween, but it also puts out protective vibes for everyday wear.
Elegant Evil Eye Nails
Delicate swirls and flecks of gold accompany the guardian eyes. If you need an elegant manicure to dress up your outfit, you can keep your good luck charms with you.
Wavy Blue Nails
We love these coffin nails with geometric waves and the classic evil eye as an accent. The eyes stealthily blend into the design.
Evil Eye Nail Stickers
With decals, stickers, and nail wraps, you don’t have to hand-paint the design.
Mystical Eye Nails with Jewelry
This is one fancy manicure! It's both delicate and dramatic. In total, there are 3 evil eyes. One is nebulous, as if it had been spray-painted. Another is framed by gold rays. And the third peeks out of the half-moon on the thumb.
How to Do Evil Eye Nails at Home
You don’t have to wait for a salon appointment to get evil eye nails. It’s fun to do them at home!
First, you’ll need a few supplies:
- nail art brush or line art gel for precision drawing
- blue and white polish are essential, but black is also handy for the pupil
- base and top coats if you’re using gel polish, plus a nail lamp
We have a few suggestions if you need help figuring out where to start. We like the LDS French White shade, and it's compatible with other gel polish brands. OPI's Alpine Snow is another option in both gel or nail lacquer.
Drawing with a regular nail polish brush is difficult. That's why we recommend a thin nail art brush or liner gel that comes in a rainbow of colors, including royal blue and white.
As for blue polish in general, check out this gorgeous shade:
Lavis Gel Polish 026 - Blue Colors - Classic Blue
It doesn’t get any bluer than this. This polish is the ideal shade for evil eyes.
Moreover, Lavis gels are odorless and straightforward to apply, even for beginners. They go on smooth and cure to a brilliant, durable finish.
If you like this shade, compare it to Lavis Cobalt Blue and Heartbreak from DND.
Steps to Do an Evil Eye Manicure and Get Good Vibes
- Prepare your nails: Nail prep is crucial to the success of any manicure. First, remove the old polish, shape your nails, and clean them. Push back your cuticles and apply a base coat to protect your nails.
- Background: Apply the base color of your choice to all your nails. Neutral shades are popular, but any color can be the base for an evil eye design.
- Evil eye design: It’s easier to paint the light colors first then the dark. (Otherwise, it may take extra coats to make the light colors opaque enough to stand out on the dark background). Therefore, begin with a white circle, then draw a blue iris inside it. Feel free to encircle the white with blue if you prefer a stylized design. Finish with a black dot in the center for the pupil.
- Details: Once you have the basic eye shape, add details like eyelashes, eyebrows, or decorative elements like rays around the eye.
- Top coat: Allow your design to dry or cure completely, and then apply a layer of top coat to seal and protect your manicure.
Gel polish has a longer-lasting finish but requires a UV lamp to set. On the other hand, if you enjoy changing your nail designs frequently or prefer quick and effortless removal, nail lacquer is a good choice.
But there's no need to draw evil eyes when you can simply use nail stickers. In that case, all you need is a base coat or base color, the stickers, and a top coat to seal the finish.
Conclusion
What style of evil eye nail ideas will you try first? We hope they bring you lots of good luck!
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