How can you tell if someone is a nail wizard? They’ve got Harry Potter nails!
We’ve found the gateway to Diagon Alley, where fashion meets fantasy. Today, we've got spellbinding designs from the wizarding world to enchant you. They are perfect if you want to add a touch of magic to your style. So, grab your wands and brushes and get ready to transfigure your fingertips!
Harry Potter-Themed Nail Designs
These bewitching designs will make you the talk of the common room. Potterheads will recognize all these symbols, from the Golden Snitch to the Whomping Willow. This detailed nail art is a stunning labor of love, down to the accurate eye color of The Boy Who Lived.
Gryffindor Forever
If you’d like to start with an easier Harry Potter nail design, scarlet and gold stripes are easily recognizable as a Hogwarts motif. Use nail striping or masking tape to help with straight lines. Then, the ring finger could be completed with a steady hand or a stencil.
Set Emboss Gel Polish Nail Art 5 Colors
Line Art Gels
School Spirit
Here are the four Hogwarts houses' iconic colors and a nod to the Deathly Hallows. If you're like us, you've secretly hoped for your invitation letter to magically appear. Those obsessed with details have probably already noticed the spacing difference between the stripes depending on the House colors.
Hogwarts Motifs
Here, you have Harry’s school and a more advanced representation of each House’s motif. An experienced nail artist could paint this by hand. But there’s no shame in magicking a similar look with nail stickers or decals. If you’d like a sophisticated finish, try a matte top coat.
LAVIS Matte Top Gel
Special Delivery
We adore these classy gold and black Harry Potter nails. Owl Post is the ultimate in eco-friendly mail delivery. Since we offer free shipping on orders over $100, all the nail supplies you need can be winging their way to you, too!
OPI Gel Nail Polish Duo - HRQ02 Five Golden Flings
Short Harry Potter Nails
Short, square nails are trendy and provide plenty of canvas for wizarding world icons. This handcrafted manicure would be enchanting for the holidays, especially since cobalt blue is still charming the fashion industry this season.
Marauder’s Map
Now, when you're huddled over your polish pots, and someone asks what you're doing, you can honestly say you're up to no good. These nails have an aged parchment look that you can create in various ways. Apply an off-white base, then dilute a mustard yellow polish with a clear top coat to make a wash. Dab it on with a sponge. Or you can use blooming gel to achieve a similar effect. Just make sure each layer is thoroughly dried or cured to avoid smudges before adding the next.
LDS Blossom - Gel Polish
A Spell to Chase Away Fear
When you've got this spell at your fingertips and a bit of chocolate beside you, you never need fear the Dementors. Moreover, this nail design reminds us of when Snape cast a Patronus in the shape of a doe, just like Harry’s mother used to do. When Dumbledore asks him, "After all this time?" Snape replies, "Always". So, it’s also a beautiful symbol of enduring loyalty and love.
The Deathly Hallows Nails
This dramatic design gives a determined Harry and a fierce Voldemort. We're also ensorcelled by the 3D representation of the Elder Wand, one of the Deathly Hallows.
Harry, Hermione, and Ron
Don’t we all wish we had friends like these three? They become a family, supporting each other through challenges and overcoming disagreements. Each one has unique skills, making them a great team that’s stronger together.
Supernatural Showdown
Harry vs. He Who Shall Not Be Named: their conflict explores destiny, morality, love, and the choices individuals make when facing adversity. It’s all of us facing our biggest fears and hardest choices.
Lavis Gel Polish 107 - Green, Glitter Colors - Wild Night
Glow in the Dark Hogwarts
Don’t give into despair. Fight the negative effects of the Dementors with glow-in-the-dark polish. The more positive emotions you feel, the stronger your Patronus will be!
LDS Glow In The Dark - GW10
Harry Potter Nails for Every Season
It’s easy to see how Harry Potter nails work well for Halloween or Christmas. But how can you enjoy the timeless magic of the wizarding world all year round? Here are ideas for creating unique nail designs for each season.
Winter:
You can dress up your nails for more than the Yule Ball. Harry’s first Christmas was when he received the invisibility cloak. Can you picture a gradient look with a partially visible Harry? It’s also when Ron, Harry, and Hermione took the polyjuice potion to infiltrate Slytherin. Maybe the friends could transform across a series of nails. Don’t forget Hermione’s cat look!
Spring:
Spring brings the third task of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, the students take their O.W.L exams, and the Battle of Hogwarts. These are all serious themes, perhaps not the easiest for nail art. But then again, it’s always a good time to put dragons and books on your nails.
Summer:
We always celebrate Harry’s birthday and how he finally got his acceptance letter. Those events make for fun designs with a pink birthday cake or envelopes brought by Owl Post. Summer is also when Harry meets Dobby for the first time and when he attends the Quidditch World Cup. You could have fun drawing broomstick-riding players on your nails or hiding a Snitch on a fingertip.
Fall:
Autumn is the best because school starts up again. You could have the Hogwarts Express stretching across the nails of one hand with Harry, Ron, and Hermione on Platform 9 ¾ on the other.
Dream up the Harry Potter nails you want, and then find a way to make the magic happen. Remember, there are nail stickers and decals with related designs, so you don't need to be really good at painting or doing acrylics. Moreover, your favorite nail artist may be able to re-create the magic for you.
Conclusion
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