Aura nail ideas
Aura nails have a soft, blurred glow of color in the center of the nail that fades out toward the edges, like an aura. The look is dreamy and colorful but not loud.
Artists make the glow with an airbrush, a sponge or a small brush and blending gel. Browse aura designs from the Nailterest community below.
Like a design? Try it on your own hand with AR in the free Nailterest app, or find a nail salon near you that can do it.
Questions about aura nails
How are aura nails made?
The artist places a soft spot of color in the middle of the nail over a contrasting base and blurs the edges with an airbrush, a sponge or a blending brush.
Which colors work for aura nails?
Pink on white, purple on blue and orange on yellow are popular. Choosing two colors that sit near each other on the color wheel gives the softest glow.
Can aura nails be done at home?
A simple version works at home with a makeup sponge, but salons use an airbrush for the smoothest fade.