We don't make the rules but it looks like pearl winter nails are in fact the it nail art of the season. Glazed donut nails had their chance, and now it's time for its festive unidentical twin to take centre stage. Pearl winter nails are the blanket to the serene charm you get from that pretty glaze we've been obsessing over the last six months.
Picture some dainty and precious pearls swirling around in your nail art, almost reminiscent of the glistening snowflakes on a frost-kissed morning. Your pearl nails are the upgrade to your glazed donut nails you never knew you needed and work as the perfect winter accessory that all the girlies on TikTok and IG are tapping in to.
What are pearl winter nails?
Pearl winter nails are the diamond of the winter nails season. They simply appear as pearlescent swirls of nail polish across your nails and make for the daintiest and cutest winter mani.
“Pearl white winter nails offer a chic manicure look that evokes the beauty of a winter’s day, while giving off that gorgeous, frosted look.” says Lynn Mason, In-House Nail Expert at nail brand Mavala.
13 winter nail trends that will headline the seasonWhy are pearl winter nails the nail of the season?
The beauty of pearl winter nails lies really in their versatility. Wether you're attending an early Christmas soiree or simply reveling deep into your nearest winter wonderland offerings, this look really, well and truly, will express the season's magic through nail art alone.
“Nodding to the, arguably, biggest nail trend of 2023 – the glazed doughnut mani – this effortlessly stylish manicure is popular for the way in which it naturally compliments any outfit no matter the colour or style, and thanks to the pearlescent shine, is guaranteed to add a fabulous touch of glamour to any fit, whether casual or dressy (perfect for the upcoming festive season).” Lynn Mason says.
How to do pearl winter nails from home in 3 steps?
You can opt to choose a muted palette of whites and silvers to channel that pristine purity of snow, or you can play around with the iridescent nail polish tones. Try also experimenting with soft pastels to evoke those silent hues of a winter sunset.
Step 1:For a flawless pearl winter nail look, firstly gather your tools and products and make sure you're starting from a well prepped blank canvas. “I always suggest care before beauty so recommend starting any manicure with a base coat, no matter the colour or style, this is the most important step to a long-lasting, sleek look. Our Mavala 002 Base Coat, £17.50, Look Fantastic is a cult classic that perfectly preps the nail bed for a manicure.” says Lynn.
Jessica Rejuvenation Basecoat For Dry NailsMavala 002 Protective Base CoatStep 2:“Next, for this particular look, I would apply a sleek coat of the Mavala 324 Iceberg, £5.56, Care To Beauty from the new Les Glaces collection. A gorgeous shade that can be used to create a sheer, more natural manicure, or layered to create a more pearlescent look that beautifully catches the light.” Lynn adds. The trick here is to not take too long so the colour so that you can use a dotting tool to contour that pearly look, by creating a swirling motion while the polish is still wet.”
You can also opt to do pearl winter french tips by only applying the glaze or pearlescent shade on the tips of your nails. Alternate between the two nail to nail for a fun-finish.
Mavala 324 Icebergessie Nail Polish - 4 Pearly White ShimmerStep 3:Once you've let the swirls dry out completely, then “finish the look off with a topcoat, to not only help to prolong the life of your nails but also to prevent chipping.” Lynn adds.
Any top coat will do but Lynn recommends the Mava-Dry, which promises to give you that clean and finished look.
Mavala Mavadry - Nail Polish DryerCND Long Wear Top Coat Gel-like EffectWe cannot wait to see your finished looks…
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