Sparkling Spring Nails with Shimmering Shell Flakes: Creating Kaleidoscope-Like Fingertips...*

2015.03.08 published

Spring Color Shell Nails are the Mood＊

As it gets warmer and the sparkling shells start to dance at my fingertips, I feel like "Spring has arrived!" ♡

Oh! But wait a minute. This is not the shell I'm talking about!

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Not this metal piece.... (This is for summer! A little further down the line♩)

This is the shell flake! ♡

These natural material pieces are colorfully dyed to look like the shiny underside of shells＊

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When placed on nails, they look so beautiful... ♡

Reflecting light and sparkling, they adorn your nails like the petals of spring cherry blossoms....!

The shine of the shells has been treasured since ancient times and is called "Raden," used in various treasures＊ They shine in various colors, creating a kaleidoscopic and fantastical beauty!

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Such shell flakes are perfect for the twinkle of the spring heart ♡ Let's make our nails shine with a dazzling glow just like the gentle spring light! ♡

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One Color with Shell Flakes＊

Simple and sophisticated♩ A nude color base with colorful shell flakes and pearls added on top♡

Just using white shells alone can create a delicate and lovely look♡ It feels like peering into a swirling kaleidoscope♡

Transform a clearly defined white one-color base into a softer look with the sparkle of shell flakes＊

Balloon French with Shells＊

Recently, it has become a trend to place shell flakes inside a round balloon French ♩ Romantic with colorful shell colors♡

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With blue and aurora shells, it creates a mystical feel＊ A nail design reminiscent of the night sky♡

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Adding a sprinkle of gold glitter enhances the ethereal look like washi paper...♡

French with Shell Flakes＊

A classic design♡ Sprinkle shell flakes on the French part for a sparkling effect＊

The natural sparkle is more charming than holograms♡ I love this level of shine in spring ♡

Light pink beige with blue shells is extremely romantic! It pairs perfectly with white opal rhinestones◎

Scatter them fluidly＊ It's such a cute design, reminiscent of a pink Milky Way! ♡

Which nail do you like the most??

The subtle sparkle of shell flakes is as beautiful as the cherry blossoms of spring＊ Look for the perfect nail design for this spring!

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Sprinkle shell flakes on the tips for a gradient French with shell flakes＊

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Placing them round in the center is also a cute focal point♡

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Lining them up vertically makes it look like cherry blossoms are dancing♡

Combine with gradient color nails for such a mystical design＊

Recently, it's also common to carve out the tips in clear triangles and embed shells♩

Drawing circles with shells creates such a transient and understated nail design that is also lovely♡

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Spring Nails Are All About Shells!

For those who think, "Aren't shells for summer nails?" Not at all!

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“Shell Flakes” are the cutest in early spring♡

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Add some sparkle to your fingertips and grab the joyful spring vibes in advance! ♡