We all love a little pop-culture reference in our daily looks, be it painting the town pink with some Barbie-core eye makeup to Cinderella-ish shoes. The live-action Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey has brought this magical manicure trend of “mermaidcore,” which is a piece of visual art on nails filled with sea shells and water drip effects. If you do a deep dive on the nail trends, you will spot the Disney fans flaunting their ‘fin’tastic (so proud of myself for this pun) nails with over 350K hashtag-ed posts on Instagram.
Even the Little Mermaid herself, Halle Bailey, was spotted flaunting these nails by Yoko Sakakura.
So, if these shell-to-scales or teal-to-turquoise-hued nails are your vibe, here are nine mermaidcore nail designs you are sure to love:
1. Pretty In Pearls
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These gel nails are perfect for those who love a little pearl embellishment. Decorated with pearls and starfish, these nails are sure to win compliments wherever they go.
2. A Splash Of The Sea
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Coated in pleasant beach hues, these nails have everything under the sea. With the grainy starfish and shell design, topped with a blingy ring, these mermaidcore nails are a refreshing change from monotone nails.
3. The Ombre Effect
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Shell-themed ombre nails paired with shimmery glitter are the perfect combination to ace the mermaid nail trend.
4. Sea Shells On The Seashore
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Replicate the gorgeous shells you find on the shore. Give your nails a 3D effect with some seashells.
5. Magical Almonds
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Get ready to mesmerise with these magical almond-shaped nails.
6. Starry Nights
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Add a splash of blue to your nails with inspiration from starfish.
7. Pastels For The Win
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When it comes to nails, pastels are a go-to. Take the pastel nail a notch higher with golden starfish and pearl bubbles.
8. Aesthetically Aerial
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Don’t these nails remind you of our favourite mermaid, Ariel? Filled with flowers, pearls, and lots of bling, these 3D nails would surely be Ariel’s first pick.
9. Elegant As Ever
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With a french manicure finish and touches of pearl, these gel nails are sure steal the spotlight.
