Ombre is literally everywhere. From hair to photo filters and Instagrammable beauty products, the pattern’s popularity appears to coincide with the noughties revival. And ombre manicures are the hottest nail art designs of summer.
It doesn’t matter whether the colors are muted and monochromatic or electric and clashing, the effect is just as stunning. You can use all of the shades in your nail polish collection or pick up new colors, like a trendy neon. Newbies shouldn’t stress about being precise since the look involves intentionally making a mess by applying strips of color to a makeup sponge, then dabbing the blend on your nails. (Just remember to clean your cuticles.)
Here are some awesome ombre manicure ideas courtesy of Instagram.
Ombré Manicure Ideas That Are As Stunning As Any Ombré Hair Color
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Pink Claws
Enhance a classic soft pink ombre manicure with a touch of flamingo pink on the tips. It's pretty and packs more of a punch.
Image: @paint_doll
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Pops of Purple
This hazy purple ombre is perfect for lazy days.
Image: @nailgicspa
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Mix It Up
The soft beige and pale yellow gradient shows the merits of mixing pastels and neutrals. The long square nail shape allows for a beautiful color melt, but the same effect works on shorter nails.
Image: @smnailz
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Super Subtle
The gradient on these ombre nails is understated, but still makes an impact.
Image: @beauty_by_daria_klosowska
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Fade Out
This royal blue and purple ombre nail art can count as a unique twist on a French manicure because of the way the strongest shades are focused on the tips and the base is a neutral pink.
Image: @opi_professionals
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Bright Idea
These yellow, orange and hot pink nails are the epitome of summer.
Image: @kasiakopacznailart
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Pastel Pointers
Not all rainbows need to begin with red. Use your favorite pastel nail polishes to create a rainbow fade going across all of your nails. Begin with lime green or whatever color you fancy.
Image: @nailsbyidarling
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Tropical Take
Make graphic nail art pop with a gradient neon background. FYI: The foliage comes courtesy of a stamping plate, but those who are feeling super ambitious can freehand it.
Image: @nails_bychels
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Pale to Popping
Out of monochromatic nail polish colors? No problem. Mix white with a bright coral nail polish to create this ombre effect. A little nail bling never hurts, especially on your ring finger.
Image: @nails_dik
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Pink Plus
A barely-there neutral pink nail polish is capped off with a lick of lavender for a fresh deviation from the expected shade. Style the nail art with a lavender outfit.
Image: @petiteartnails
