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Miami-based nail artistJohn Averysays the same.
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The soft curves and puffy shapes of clouds evoke a sense of joy and lightness that everyone can enjoy.
Thats a big part of why theyre so big right now in particular, adds Russell.
Theyre also super customizable and DIY-friendly, Avery points out.
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Heres how easy it is to create the look at home with gel polish, according to Avery.
I recommend starting with your favorite sky blue base color, he says.
I love the colorWaikiki Sky from Kokoist.
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Prefer traditional, nongel nail polish?
Russell doesnt justthinkthis is totally doable with your favorite baby blue polishshe knows it is.
Because she did it herself.
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(See below.)
Her favorite for the job is FingerPaintsSkys the Limit.
Next, apply two thin layers of your blue polish, allowing five minutes of dry time between layers.
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To create the cloud design, use a dotting tool and white nail polish.
Russell recommends Cina Nail CreationsDotting Toolfor the placement and FingerPaintsPaper Machepolish.
Create small horizontal dashes with the white polish on each nail in a staggering position.
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Dont go too hard yourself when it comes to the cloud art, though.
Imperfections are built into the inspo, after all.
The best part about cloud designs is that they dont have to be perfect, Avery points out.
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Look at the sky!
No two clouds are the same.
Keep that in mind when you’re painting.
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Once youre feeling good about your design, top with FingerPaintsFast Dry Top Coat.
For further instruction, see Russells DIY cloud nail tutorial above.
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Not really into baby blue nails?
you could DIY cloud nails with any colors youd like.
Think of them assunsetcloud nails.
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But really, you might top any of your favorite polishes with a cloud design.
Let the vibes guide you!
Instead of clouds, you could achieve a more everyday look with a dainty dot-icure, says Russell.
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Experiment with dot colors or keep them a uniform color, Russell adds.
Or try out a color ombre manicure with shades of a blue for a cloudy day aesthetic.
No matter how you chose to paint them, you cant go wrong with cloud nails.
Shop the essentials for the sweet style below.
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