20 Shattered Glass Nail Designs: Korean Trend Inspiration
If you’re only used to seeing plain one-colored nails, we think shattered glass nails are in your future! They’re unique and just as you picture: nails that looks like shattered glass. But unlike glass, which is typically clear, your nails can take on color to make the design one-of-a-kind.
The effect is created using holographic paper or foil and applying it to a clear goat over nail polish. Sounds difficult, but it’s pretty easy to do! And once you see all the amazing designs you can create, we have a feeling you’ll be hooked.
Shattered Glass Nails at Home
To do your own shattered glass nail design, you’ll need foil adhesives or holographic paper, which are available online, and your chosen nail polish color. Cut the paper into jagged glass pieces, strips, or polygonal shapes.
Start with a base coat, let dry, then add your nail color and let dry. Next comes a clear coat. Apply the paper to the nail, let dry, and apply a top coat.
Trendy Ideas for Shattered Glass Nails
Need inspiration for your own shattered glass nail designs? Use one of the below ideas for shattered glass beauty!
1. Gold Nail Stickers
An iridescent gold nail sticker is cut up into triangles and applied to black nails on this shatter glass nail art. Whenever you move your fingers, you’ll notice the gold flickering beautifully into a subtle green or orange.