Cool Summer Nail Designs to Keep You Refreshed All Season Long

 9. Mermaid Scales Shimmer

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Explore the depths of summer coolness using a mesmerising mermaid scales nail design. Your nails become dazzling, shimmering works of art capturing the magical essence of legendary aquatic life with this enchanted manicure. Start the aquatic scene with a base coat in a sparkling turquoise or deep blue. Create the scale pattern once dry using a fishnet stocking or a specially designed scale stencil. Over the nett or stencil, gently dab on many tones of blue, green, and purple nail polish; then, carefully remove it to expose ideal scale impressions. Using iridescent and holographic polishes that change colour as they catch the light, therefore simulating the way fish scales shimmer underwater, will help to achieve the genuine mermaid impression. Consider incorporating tiny pearls or rhinestones to a pair of accent nails to accentuate the aquatic motif and symbolise valuable treasures from the ocean floor. Using a small brush to paint subtle swirls or bubbles in white or silver can provide the appearance of movement and depth in your underwater picture, therefore augmenting the mermaid charm. Experiment with applying several kinds of glitter polishes over your base scales to make your mermaid scales really shine; small glitter can provide a subtle glimmer while larger flakes can produce strong, eye-catching accents. Finish your mermaid masterpiece with a high-gloss top coat to seal in the design and add an extra layer of sheen, therefore giving your nails the appearance as though they have just emerged from the depths of a crystal-clear ocean.