'Mother of Pearl' Nails Are Bringing Mermaidcore to Your Fingertips

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has been making a splash . Now, the same aesthetic has trickled down to our fingertips with "mother of pearl" nails. The iridescent mani, which mimics the shimmer of seashells, is currently going viral on TikTok—so much so, the hashtag .There are several iterations of mother of pearl nails, ranging from nail artist 's 3D interpretation of the inside of an oyster shell to a dialed-down duo-chromatic shimmer that changes depending on how the light hits.

This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The trend is exactly as it sounds: a pearlescent finish that is subtly glowy with a multi-colored effect similar to moonstone or opal gemstones.

Mother of pearl nails sit somewhere between a and , both of which are viral mani trends. Also cool: not only is the mother of pearl nail trend in the spotlight now, but the AW23 catwalks cemented its status as a manicure of the moment.

On the Annie’s Ibiza runway, the models' were adorned with and topped with for a nail strobing effect that mirrored the highlighter on their cheekbones and mother of pearl.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.As for how to recreate the look at home, opt for a creamy white, sheer nude or rosé shade of nail polish, then apply an iridescent top coat as the finishing touch.