What nail trend can you see everywhere on social media? It’s aura nails and they are actually taking over other gradient looks. It’s not just the color blends getting attention. Artists are expanding the style in new ways and adding unexpected effects. No wonder these innovative designs are inspirational and in high demand!
Aura manicures first started picking up speed in 2023. The inspiration comes from the idea of a person’s aura or the energy you give off, visualized through color. That vibe is part of what makes them so fun to personalize. Since the technique works on every nail shape and length, the trend fits smoothly into any ensemble. Let’s have a look at the latest iterations.
Aura Nails Trends
Studded Double Brown Aura
You may have already seen unique and fashion forward nail art by San Sung Kim of South Korea. With hundreds of thousands of followers, her work gets a lot of attention. She recently created this set dubbed “Double Brown Aura” with eyeshadow and actual jewelry. She mentioned that it’s designed for a “gloomy day”, but a brown aura doesn’t always mean that you’re stuck or muddled. People with brown-colored energy can also be grounded. They are often logical and practical and good at problem solving.
Although this is not the first eyeshadow aura nails design we’ve seen, it’s the first well-defined double that incorporates silvery studs. It gives pierced nails vibes but without any pain involved! Moreover, it ties into the Pantone Color of the Year, which is Mocha Mousse. Finally, it checks trendy fashion boxes with the use of chrome and rounded tips since oval nails are hotter by the day.
SNS Pro Gel Nail Polish Duo - 007 CS-02 PIXIE_S STICKS
SNS Pro Gel Nail Polish Duo - 016 SY-18 JUMPING THE BROOM
Summer Aura Nails
Did you know that someone’s personal aura can consist of multiple colors? This set takes the concept to the outer limits with a fantastic selection of shades in color combinations that call out for a closer inspection.
Since there’s so much interest in ombre and aura nails, our store now carries a super convenient tool for creating the effect. It’s a handy pencil-like grabber packaged with a generous assortment of small sponges. Now there’s no need to chop up your makeup sponges with scissors. You can keep your fingers clean with this no-mess setup.
LAVIS 3 In 1 Pat Pat Gel - P01
Lavis Set of Sponges & Grabber for Ombre Effect
Oil Slick Aura Nails
There’s a lot going on here between the oil slick centers and the chrome glazed finish. What’s more, this sleek manicure was done on natural nails. We have many questions, like whether they used blooming gel to blend colors. However, it just goes to show you that aura nails look good on any length.
Aurora Galaxy Chrome - 12
Pigment Powder for Aura Nails
In the beginning, some used airbrush equipment for gradient designs. But that’s an expensive investment when cheap little sponges can make the magic happen instead. This artist applied a matte top coat, then used a product called pigment powders applied with an eyeshadow applicator.
If you’ve ever seen a photo of a person’s aura, you might notice that it isn’t a perfect oval around the body. Oftentimes, it’s patchy: colors overlap and concentrate around certain parts. So, this particular design feels more accurate in some ways than the traditional aura nails look.
Blue Chrome Aura
The mirror finish disguises the dark blue centers, but it makes these blue chrome aura nails feel modern. Honestly, glazed nails are still very popular. You can upgrade any look with just a little chrome powder. We have gel chrome base and a beautiful assortment of chrome powder colors for you to achieve the perfect look.
Did you know that someone with a blue aura is likely very insightful? Blue is the throat chakra color that’s linked to truth and self-expression.
Textured Aura Nails
Add texture with emboss gel or hard gel to bring the aura effect into three-dimensional space. This set makes us think of floral nails with an esoteric touch. We also appreciate the hint of color on the French tips, too.
Emboss Gel - Clear
Skittles Nails with Auras
Jazz up the aura nails with molten chrome, colorful gems, and fun doodles. See that spiral design? It’s incredibly ancient, dating back to petroglyphs and cave paintings. In fact, Neolithic societies spread out all around the world used it.
Polaroid Aura Photo Nails
The square outline around the soft aura reminds us of Polaroid photos and the app you can use to photograph your own aura. It makes for an attractive contrast both shape and color wise.
Magical Aura Nails
The soft pink, lavender, and green with the tiny droplets makes us think of a fairy garden after a gentle rainfall. The artist said it made her think of aliens, unicorns, and mermaids.
OPI Intelli-Gel - S060 Vogue En Violet - Gel Color 0.5 oz
OPI Nail Lacquer - S057 Pose-In Ivy - 0.5oz
Aura Color Meanings
A person’s aura usually has a dominant color that shows up regularly but there will be other hues visible. However, how it looks is not fixed as the colors may shift according to mood, etc. If you need a quick reference, here is a list of what the aura colors mean:
- Purple is for intuition and empathy
- Blue is for insight and a powerful thinker
- Green is for compassion and nurturing
- Yellow is for confidence and charisma
- Orange is an action-oriented, creative person
- Red is for energy and a fiery disposition
- Pink is for kindness and caring
- White is a wise, pure, and spiritual person
- Brown is grounded but may also mean someone is working through confusion
- Black means a person is tired or depressed
- A rainbow of colors means there’s high energy, a lot going on
We hope that helps when you plan out an aura nails manicure!
Conclusion
Now’s the perfect time to jump into the aura nails trend. It’s not just because everyone’s doing it. It’s also because practicing gradient nail art is useful for all sorts of designs. Moreover, the aura effect is lovely on any nail length or shape. There are endless ways to customize this manicure to suit an outfit, an event, and personal taste. Shop our store for the tools you need and the colors you crave at prices that make your nail goals accessible.
Source:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/aura-colors-and-their-meanings
