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5 Simple Nail Art Designs to Try at Home

Aayushi Mehra

Do you want to give your nails a makeover? Nail art can make you look amazing. But it can also get expensive when you get it done at a salon. Don’t worry. This blog will take you through some stunning designs. Guess what? You can try these simple nail art designs at home!

Let’s set your creative wings on fire and transform your nails into pieces of art. Here are some examples of simple and easy nail art at home. 

Colorful Splash 

This design looks vibrant and colorful. Moreover, it is one of the easiest nail art designs at home. 

You will have a base of white or any other sober color. And over it, you can splash multiple bright colors to get the desired look.  

Things Required 

  • Your favorite nail polish shades
  • An unused toothbrush or a stiff paintbrush
  • Nail polish remover
  • Cotton swabs

Steps to Follow  

  • Apply white nail polish as the base. You can also choose any other sober color.
  • Dip the stiff paint brush inside one of the colors. You can also dip your unused toothbrush.
  • Now stroke the bristles of the brush away from your nails. That will spray the colors over the white base.
  • You can also repeat the step with other colors of your choice till you get the desired effect.
  • Finally, add a color coat and let it dry.

Dual Tone Nail Art Design

It consists of two shades of nail polish, as the name suggests. This design is simple yet classy and fit for all occasions. Whether you are going to work or on a date, it is sure to make you stand out from the crowd. Moreover, you don’t need long nails for trying it out because it looks better on shorter nails.

So, let’s see how you can do this dual shade on your nails. 

Things Required 

  • Two different and contrasting shades of nail polish
  • Scotch tape
  • Clear polish 

Steps to Follow  

  • Apply a coat of the darker shade of nail polish as the base.
  • Allow it to dry.
  • Cut out strips of scotch tapes to stick diagonally across your nails.
  • Put a layer of the other color on the uncovered area.
  • Now gently remove the scotch tape to get a neat line.
  • Finally, apply a layer of clear polish to seal the nail art.

Isn’t that super simple? You can easily try this nail design at home to surprise your friends and relatives. 

Polka Dots

This is one of the prettiest nail art designs. It can also match your polka dot attire and accessories. So, let’s see how to go about it. 

Things Required 

  • Two contrasting shades of nail polish
  • A bobby pin

Steps to Follow  

  • Apply the main color to your entire nail. It will work as the foundation.
  • Now dip a bobby pin in the secondary color.
  • Gently press the bobby pin against your nails to create polka dots. Make sure you don’t press it too hard as that would lead to smearing of the color.
  • Put around 8 to 10 dots on each nail.
  • Now let it dry off. 

Floral Nails

This is one of the most attractive nail polish designs at home. It will be perfect for you if you love flowers. Plus, it will look intricate and turn several heads at parties and social gatherings. 

Things Required  

  • White nail polish for the base
  • Two shades of floral colors contrasting with the base
  • A thin nail art brush
  • Clear polish 

Steps to Follow  

  • Apply a shade of white nail polish as the base.
  • Dip the nail art brush in one of the shades to make a flower. It doesn’t have to be perfect. You can create a simple design.
  • Use the other color to add more features and glamor to your flower.
  • Now seal the design by applying clear polish on top. 

Emojis

Emojis are the talk of the town these days. They are everywhere. Who doesn’t love emojis? Moreover, they will look cool and funky on your nails.

It is one of the funniest nail polish designs at home. Let’s see how you can do it on your own.

Things Required  

  • Three different shades of nail polish (including yellow)
  • A ziplock bag or sandwich bag
  • Bobby pins
  • Clear polish 

Steps to Follow  

  • Put white nail polish as the foundation and let it dry.
  • Paint a large part of your ziplock bag yellow.
  • Cut out a small circle from the painted part. Make sure it fits on your nails.
  • Now put some clear polish on your nails.
  • Press the circle on your nails while the paint is still wet so that it sticks.
  • Now draw the heart-shaped eyes, nose, or other features with your bobby pin. 

Now that you have learned these super easy nail designs to do at home, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and impress everyone with your stunning nail art. And you can shop for nail polishes on Purplle. 

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About Aayushi Mehra

Aayushi is a writer at Purplle.com. A beauty, lifestyle and fashion enthusiast, she also loves to watch K drama and listen to KPop music, and travel through the holidays. She is always reading makeup blogs or watching makeup tutorials to up her game & reflects the same in her expert makeup blogs. Besides this, she has a nose for elegant & sophisticated perfumes for every occasion and she should be the go-to person for all your fragrance needs. Aayushi is free spirited and enjoys sharing her experiences with the readers.