Unicorn nails are aptly named because of the swirling design that represents the unicorn horn. The pointed nail is a bolder manicure option, but when it's done well, it's absolutely eye-catching. If you want to try something fun and unique, this look has that covered.
Check out some of these stunning unicorn-inspired nail designs and get excited to try out this fun trend:
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1. Unicorn and chrome (h/t Nail Career Education)
If you're going to go with a unicorn nail, you may as well go all the way and opt for a chrome polish. The extra sheen (especially in this gold pink color) is perfect! The tutorial below shows you how to create the actual design.
If you're going to go with a unicorn nail, you may as well go all the way and opt for a chrome polish. The extra sheen (especially in this gold pink color) is perfect! The tutorial below shows you how to create the actual design.
2. Seagreen rainbow unicorn (h/t Bridget Nails 88)
This almost feels more mermaid inspired than anything. The rainbow effect on the unicorn nail feels a bit like a seashell. And, this look shows you another option for the style. By changing the way the lines fall, you get a different design.
This almost feels more mermaid inspired than anything. The rainbow effect on the unicorn nail feels a bit like a seashell. And, this look shows you another option for the style. By changing the way the lines fall, you get a different design.
3. Pink power (h/t Supernova Nails)
Pink is the perfect color to show off your unicorn nail. What I love about this look is that the nail shape isn't quite as dramatic as the super-pointy nails. You still get the beautiful unicorn-inspired appearance without risking poking your eyeballs out.
Pink is the perfect color to show off your unicorn nail. What I love about this look is that the nail shape isn't quite as dramatic as the super-pointy nails. You still get the beautiful unicorn-inspired appearance without risking poking your eyeballs out.
4. Elegant unicorn (h/t Rizos Spa)
If you prefer a shorter nail, you can still embrace the unicorn-inspired look. The dark polish is classic and simple, so your feature nails really stand out. This is a safe option to test out the bold nail design.
If you prefer a shorter nail, you can still embrace the unicorn-inspired look. The dark polish is classic and simple, so your feature nails really stand out. This is a safe option to test out the bold nail design.
5. Unicorn in pastel and silver (h/t Miss Mini Mac)
Unicorns are everything pretty and magical. This manicure catches the magic with pretty pastels, a few sparkling gems, and stunning silver polish. The look manages to stay understated despite the multiple elements.
Unicorns are everything pretty and magical. This manicure catches the magic with pretty pastels, a few sparkling gems, and stunning silver polish. The look manages to stay understated despite the multiple elements.
6. Beachy unicorn (h/t Rohani Rohani 87)
Play with the unicorn nail to get a fun beachy look. The pastel purple is a perfect color, but the real star is the blue and white unicorn nail. Creative use of the nail polish creates a zebra-esque design, that's perfect for playing in the sand.
Play with the unicorn nail to get a fun beachy look. The pastel purple is a perfect color, but the real star is the blue and white unicorn nail. Creative use of the nail polish creates a zebra-esque design, that's perfect for playing in the sand.
7. Easter unicorn (h/t Pretty Intense Beauty)
Using a different pastel on each nail is the perfect way to add a lot of color without overcomplicating your manicure. Make sure to choose a simple color with a little shimmer, especially if your unicorn nail is chrome as it helps keep the design uniform.
Using a different pastel on each nail is the perfect way to add a lot of color without overcomplicating your manicure. Make sure to choose a simple color with a little shimmer, especially if your unicorn nail is chrome as it helps keep the design uniform.
8. Fun unicorn (h/t Ace Nailz by Karen)
If you love unicorns, take a more literal approach to this nail trend. The sparkly unicorn nail is the perfect representation of a unicorn horn, and the cute unicorn faces add a whimsical touch.
If you love unicorns, take a more literal approach to this nail trend. The sparkly unicorn nail is the perfect representation of a unicorn horn, and the cute unicorn faces add a whimsical touch.
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