Glitter alert: The fairy dust nail trend is the prettiest for the year ahead. It’s a nail look that will transform your mani into a miniature enchanted forest in minutes.
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The trend
A more delicate riff on the statement chrome manicure trending in 2023. Fairy dust nails are subtle enough for every day but suitably glamorous for dressing up. It’s a delicate way to enhance almost any nail colour, depending on your desired sparkle level or polish shade. It also suits any nail length or shape; it’s all about glitter that catches the light to reveal a wash of delicate pink, lilac and silver sparkle.
The look
Fairy dust top coats can be laid over existing colours or worn alone. There are dozens of glitter nail polish shades; some come pre-loaded with fine glitter, giving you a more subtle fairy dust effect. Salon-made fairy dust nails combine different base colours for endless possibilities. Also known as ‘naked glitter’it’s subtle but stacked with shimmer to reflect the light and sparkle as if lit by magic or sprinkled by fairies.
DIY Fairy Dust
The great thing about this nail trend is you can achieve it with a simple DIY polish application. Here are our favourite shades to get this look in minutes.
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