What are fairycore nails, the trending style all over TikTok?
Trends
You may have seen ‘fairycore aesthetic’ mentioned on social media of late, and it’s a trend that is influencing the nail world. Inspired by fairy, fantasy and elf mythology, fairycore nail styles feature nature and ethereal themes, from 3D flowers and wings to pastels and sparkles.
Let’s take a look at inspiration for the trend…
Singapore home salon, @77k.studio, captures the essence of fairycore with soft pastel tones.
@amethystongles adds magical sparkle and embellishments atop clear nail tips.
LA's @claudiababeznailz pairs pastel pink styling with encapsulated flowers and gold butterfly additions.
3D texture, butterflies and jewels bring the fairycore aesthetic to life on nails, courtesy of Barbara of @divinebarbienails.
@estheticswithliza dazzles with pearly and chrome finishes in this mix and match mani.
Gold chrome elevates this fairycore look by the UK's @jadecarlanails.
Milky cream bases help butterfly and chrome detailing to stand out. By Australian tech, @jadey.beauty
This couple chose to match their nail styling, courtesy of @lalinailedit, who tied the fairycore designs together using green glitter and mushroom shapes.
@lenavitch.nails of France paints fairy wings on two feature nails, adding a pearly finish.
Using Glitterbels green shimmer acrylic powder, Enchanted Fairy, Rachel Maria Williams (@pinkcandystudio1) is giving Tinkerbell vibes.
Pau Sanchez of @pixi3nailz uses long extensions to their advantage, filling nails with forest-inspired features.
@setsbysun captures attention with this 3D fairycore set on lipstick nail shapes.
East London nail salon, @suki_nailz, paints mushrooms and flowers being visited by butterflies across nails.
@the.acrylicwitch adds a stunning twist to the classic French tip with 3D moss and floral additions.
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