The sardine fashion trend has taken social media by storm in recent weeks (perhaps because the Euro Summer spam continues to haunt us). This look captures a unique summer vibe reminiscent of an Amalfi Coast vacation, transporting you to a yacht in Italy, sipping an Aperol Spritz. Clothing and accessories adorned with fish iconography have been popular, but now, the trend has extended to our fingertips with “fishing lure nails.” Real fishing lures inspire the trend. The look features colourful, shiny, iridescent finishes, creating an eye-catching appeal for nails. This is a great way to get in on the fun without feeling obligated to stock up on sardine-themed bags and tank tops (though we wholeheartedly support both). Style director Louise Hilsz is hooked.
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Iridescent Fishing Lure Nails
Adding different colours and finishes to fish lure nails helps create the look of a coral reef on your nails. This manicure features gold flakes, holographic polishes, and metallic polishes randomly applied.
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Cat-Eye Fishing Lure Nails
Cat-eye nails are crafted with reflective polishes that change colour depending on the light. Using only holographic or reflective polishes adds a fun sparkle to your manicure, making it shine brightly in the sunlight. Don’t be afraid to use neons. Use a makeup sponge to dab colour on each side of the nail, then practice painting the eyes and gills. Finally, a thin coat of a silver cat-eye polish is applied to achieve the reflective finish.
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Pierced Fish Lure Nails
For a truly literal approach, pierce your nails to resemble a hook. This creative twist on fishing lure nails incorporates hardware elements, giving it a rustic appearance.
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Glittery Fishing Lure Nails
This dazzling set boasts glitter polishes to mimic the reflective shimmer of fishing lures. Each nail showcases dual-tone bases, capturing the vibrant hues of fish scales, with sparkling stripes adding a dynamic, light-catching effect. The possibilities are endless when it comes to designing these eye-catching lure-inspired nails.
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Dive into bold colours, metallic finishes, and playful patterns that reel in attention wherever you go.