This looks tricky, but it's literally as easy as painting your nails. You just need to use magnetic polish, which uses a magnet in the lid to create that wavy design on your nails. "I'm really into magnetic polishes, they're totally gimmicky, but they're easier than crackle polishes," Mismas says. "They're really goof proof, if you mess up you can just polish over it and try again." Mismas used Layla Magneffect, $16 in this photo. She adds that since the colors are pretty on their own, you could just do the magnet effect on one or two nails and keep the rest simple for a subtler look.
Source: F*ck Yeah, Nail Art blog
Love it or hate it, nail art is a full-blown trend. There are literally thousands of blogs devoted to these souped-up manicures, and there are countless nail designs -- more than you could try in a lifetime of trips to the nail salon.
But while we love ogling the creative techniques and the how-did-they-do-that nail designs, let's face it: As adorable as pink glittered bows or neon stripes are, they don't exactly fly after a certain age.
This doesn't mean we're permanently relegated to boring nude or sheer pink manis. With a little digging and some help from a few experts, we found 13 nail designs that are perfect for grown-ups. It's all about "fine art for nails," says Nonie Creme, Founding Creative Director of butter LONDON nail polish.
What does that mean? Think sophisticated color palettes, simple (yet striking) geometric designs, and minimal glitter. But don't worry. Just because these nail designs are mature doesn't mean they're boring. Keep clicking to see the most amazing -- and wearable -- nail designs we could find.
