Water marble nails are one of those nail art trends that just continue to grow in popularity. With over two million tags under the Instagram hashtag #marblenails alone, it’s safe to say this mani design is here to stay — and for good reason. The mix of colors (neon, chrome, pastel — whatever your heart desires) and finishes (bring on all the shimmer) make for a truly mesmerizing and incredibly dynamic nail look that turns heads.
The best part? Just like the beloved swirl and daisy designs, marble nails are actually easy to do yourself. You’ll need just a few tools: nail polish (obviously,) a bowl of lukewarm water, a small dotting tool, some cotton wool buds, and nail polish remover. Once you’ve gathered those, you’ll want to follow these steps:
- Drop the colors you choose on top of each other into the bowl of lukewarm water. They’ll layer on top of each other.
- Swirl the colors with your dotting tool to get that marble effect.
- Dip your nail into the mixture.
- Use the cotton bud to guide the mixture onto your nail.
- Pull out your nail and remove any polish that got on your skin with nail polish remover.
Et voila — you’ve just created your very own marble manicure. Whether you give them a try at home or want to leave them in the hands of a professional, the design will leave you with a gorgeous set that’s equal parts bold and chic. If you need some inspo on where to start, keep scrolling for 20 swoon-worthy marble nail ideas to out.
1Rainbow Watercolor
This watercolor-esque mix of fun rainbow colors makes for a muted marble effect that’s super pretty.
2Marbled Tips
Elevate a classic French mani with marbled tips. This mix of hot pink and bright orange is a great bold combo.
7Head In The Clouds
Daydreamers unite. This cloud marble nail design pairs two trends into one set that looks so pretty and ethereal.
11Crystal Energy
Call in all the good vibes with this marble crystal-inspired design. Light purple and pink are swirled together to get you the prettiest amethyst nails that’ll help you manifest all your dreams.
14Gold Flecks
Who needs jewelry when you rock gold flecks on top of marble nails? The mix of black, white, and gold shimmer make for the ultimate accessory to dress up any look.
19Chrome Swirls
Chrome is e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e right now. And when you pair a chrome finish with a marbled mani, you’ve got yourself a shiny set that’s absolutely gorgeous.
20Neon Goals
Who says you can’t go bright for fall? Opt for Barbicore pink and electric orange for an ultra-cool neon marble nail look.
