From mermaid and fairy-inspired glitz to the return of jelly sandals, this year is all about recovering what we loved as kids.
So it's no surprise that ice cream nails are quickly becoming one of the most popular manicure designs for summer 2024.
According to Juli Russell, Sally Beauty's DIY nail specialist, the unexpected popularity of ice cream nails is to be expected:
"One of the hottest trends this year has been 3D nail decor and charms," which play a major role in most ice cream nail designs.
"The drippy, delectable ice cream dream manicure features chunky, 3D glitter over velvety smooth creme polish for a summer manicure that looks good enough to eat," according to Russell.
Aside from the apparent relationship with childish delight in the summer, why is this style on trend? Ice cream nails are not only adorable,
but they are also entirely adjustable, quite versatile, and, most excitingly, very simple to duplicate at home.
"They're so easy to DIY and fully customizable," Russell tells Glamour. And they are: Whether you prefer minimalist manicures
French tips, flashes of pigment, or mismatched nails, there are numerous ways to wear the trend.
One of the most popular—and delectable—ways to wear ice cream nails? Paint "dripping" ice cream on your nail tips instead of the traditional French tip, resulting in the ice cream French manicure.
Other ice cream nail patterns include fudge, doughnuts, sprinkles, and more; it all depends on your aesthetic preferences.
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