Let’s take a dive into the enchanting world of sea glass nails. This style celebrates those beautiful relics that wash up on the ocean shore. Imagine holding a piece of sea glass smoothed by the sea’s caress and frosted by nature’s breath. Now, picture that delicate translucence gracing your nails with a topping of matte magic. That’s the allure of the sea glass nail trend!
Did you notice when Megan Thee Stallion was spotted with Cheetos, pickles, and extra-long sea glass nails in dreamy muted green? She’s not the only one who appreciates this serene and sophisticated look. Already, sea glass nail art has gained traction as a summer favorite. So, let’s get a head start on the beachy trend right now.
Sea Glass Nails
Mermaid Sea Glass Nails
Soft turquoise and milky white are ideal colors for sea glass nails. Look closely, and you'll see that this manicure is enhanced by fish scales and ocean waves.
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Marbled Sea Glass
Faded by the sun and tumbled by the waves, sea glass is a beautiful creation. Give it a marbled appearance and get second glances from admirers. The exotic blend makes it resemble fine jade jewelry.
What Is Sea Glass?
Drift glass or sea glass is the stunning result of human activity and natural processes. It starts as shards from bottles, jars, windshields, and shipwrecks. Between 20 and 200 years pass while the glass is tumbled and ground by the waves, sand, and salt. The waves smooth its edges and give it a matte finish with a frosted look.
The colors reflect its source, with typical hues being clear, green, brown, and white from beverage bottles. The rarest are red, yellow, and orange.
Sea glass is a testament to the resilience and transformative power of nature. It’s used in jewelry and decoration, turning what was once litter into a treasured artifact.
Sparkly Sea Glass
Include holographic glitter, and suddenly, peaceful sea glass becomes hypnotic.
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Colorful Sea Glass
If you've ever combed the beach for sea glass, you know it comes in various colors. Expand the possibilities with a rainbow of shades on your fingertips.
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Sea Glass Nails Can Make You Feel Better!
People go on and on about mindfulness, but not everyone enjoys traditional meditation. Instead, let’s explore how nail art as a creative activity can be mindfulness.
First, it invites you to focus on the moment. Applying nail polish requires concentration and precision, naturally bringing your attention to the present. This focus quiets the mind and reduces stress from outside sources. You can't dwell on negativity when concentrating on nail art.
Painting nails engages the senses—the brush's feel, the polish's colors, and even the scent. This sensory experience can be grounding and calming. If you find yourself unpleasantly distracted by the smell, try using gel polish, as it's odorless. You might also set up a fan to direct the odor away from you and provide some white noise.
Meanwhile, you can also lose yourself in artistic expression by choosing colors and designs for sea glass nails. As you mix and match colors and try different techniques, you may find yourself in a ‘flow’ state, where time seems to stand still, and you’re absorbed in the creative process. Moreover, nail art is a way to communicate your mood and unique style without words. It's like writing in a diary and can feel liberating.
Of course, taking time to do your nails is self-care, an opportunity to do something purely for yourself, which is crucial for mental health. And when you finish your masterpiece, you’ll feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction. This boost to your self-esteem can be very therapeutic!
Sea Glass with Tiny Shells
You've frosted the finish, and it feels like something's missing. Tiny seashells and matching rhinestones might be all the treasure you need.
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Nail Charms
How to Do Sea Glass Nails
You can get this relaxed seaside style with minimal effort. Here’s what you’ll need to do sea glass nails with gel polish:
- The Base Coat: a necessary step for a gel manicure.
- Jelly Polish: For that authentic sea glass look, you’ll want to use translucent polish in soft colors like green, blue, brown, or white. They give your nails a sheer wash of color instead of an opaque covering.
- Matte Finish: After applying the jelly polish, top it off with a matte topcoat. This is what gives the nails that frosted, weathered look, like sea glass tumbled by the ocean.
Now, for the technique of painting sea glass nails with gel polish.
Apply the base coat and cure it.
When you brush on the jelly polish, less is more. Only use a thin layer or two of color. Once you apply the matte finish, the hue will soften somewhat.
Once the colored polish is cured, add the matte top coat.
Ta-da! It’s that simple to have sea glass nails!
But wait, what if you want to try sea glass nails with lacquer? The good news is that it's completely doable.
If you don't have a jelly lacquer, you'll need to make your own by blending an opaque polish with a top coat. We suggest beginning with three or four drops of top coat for every one drop of color. Mix them on a piece of tin foil or vegetable paper if you don't have a palette. Even if your nails look unevenly colored or marbled, that gives them a more authentic sea glass appearance. Then, complete the look with a matte finish.
What can you do if you don't have a matte top coat for your lacquer? Check your makeup bag. Do you have clear face powder that reduces oiliness? Or what about cornstarch in your pantry? When mixed in tiny amounts with a glossy top coat, either of these items should result in a satiny finish. Test it out on a piece of paper and see what you think.
Conclusion
We’re happy you stopped by to check out the sea glass nail trend that's beautifying fingertips everywhere. If beachcombing is on your mind, come hunt for treasure in our clearance section. Enjoy deep discounts while you replenish your polish colors and nail art supplies. Plus, there's no need to worry about shipping costs if your order is over $75!