dive into mermaidcore with these pearl nail ideas

mermaidcore is the newest trend making a splash at award shows and on the runway. from pearl and shell-inspired accessories to semi-sheer fabrics and light blue sequins, this trend is all about channeling your inner mermaid. embody the mermaidcore aesthetic with these five ocean-inspired nail colors, plus a seashell pearl nail design.

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    ‘imported bubbly’ nude nail polish

    ‘mother of pearl’ nails are trending all over tiktok. essie lead global educator rita remark recommends tapping into this trend by using a dotting tool and a pearl polish like 'imported bubbly' to make little pearls on the nails.
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    ‘s’il vous play’ pink nail polish

    for a simple, blushing pearl nail look, try ‘s’il vous play.’ this mesmerizing metallic pink nail polish with hints of purple has an alluring vibe.
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    ‘you do blue’ iridescent nail polish

    mermaidcore features a lot of shimmery deep-sea blue tones. ‘you do blue’ is a periwinkle blue nail polish with violet iridescence that gives the shimmering effect of mermaid scales.
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    ‘a cut above’ pink glitter nail polish

    top any nude polish with ‘a cut above’ to turn your mani into mermaidcore. this shattered pink diamond glitter nail polish is reminiscent of treasure chests and siren songs.
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    'main attraction' blue nail polish

    aquamarine and turquoise jewelry are having a huge moment with the mermaidcore trend. these two crystals are associated with water, tranquility, and the ocean. 'main attraction' is a vintage teal nail polish with refined, tone-on-one shimmer that will compliment any crystal jewelry.

mermaidcore pearl nail design

  • Light skin hand holding pink shimmer nail polish bottle wearing seashell pearl nail design

    made for a mermaid

    this pearlescent shell-inspired nail look layers sheer polishes for a multi-dimensional and magical design.