From Sofia Richie's blueberry milk manicure to Hailey Bieber's trailblazing glazed doughnut tips, this year's train of celebrity nail trends has been an all-you-can-eat platter of colour. It's official. Whether you're channeling your inner Barbie-girl with a hot pink polish, or switching out your ballerina nude for 3D Korean mani, there's never been a more appropriate time to bench the barely buffed nail look in favour of a maximalist set of playful tips. The screenshot our nail techs will be replicating next? Sydney Sweeney's gothic metal take on the viral aura manicure.
Fans of a rainbow manicure may already be familiar with the ultra-diffused aura nail design, which features orbs of gradient shades inspired by spiritual energy fields. These hazy hues typically consist of a pastel base coat with a beacon of more concentrated colour in the centre; think bright and joyful tones of pink, purple, yellow and blue, AKA, the perfect summer-ready palette.
However, if you're ready to tap into your inner villain or you're simply sick of bold brights, Syndey Sweeney's dark aura manicure just delivered the perfect antagonist nail inspiration.
This captivating mani, courtesy of celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, follows the typical aura nail design but trades out the playful watercolour tones for a black and blood red palette. As if that wasn't already enough to get us onboard, this sultry set wouldn't be complete without an array of exaggerated metal decals to finish.
If it wasn't already obvious, this isn't just any old everyday manicure. In fact, from the Met Gala to magazine covers, we're usually used to seeing Sweeney sporting a barely-there naturally nude nail with few sparkling accents at most, which is what led us to believe these nails won't just be tapping away at home.
Hairstylist Glen Coco Oropeza confirmed our suspicions, sharing a reel of the Euphoria star in complete 90s bombshell glamour, captioned 'music video coming soon'. Seamless tan, smouldering eyeliner and a full head of long, blonde extensions? This is Pamela Anderson beauty at its best.
If the vixen tips aren't for you, there's no need to worry. Beyond Bieber's shimmering sugared nails and the ample selection of food-inspired celebrity shades, we're declaring Margot Robbie a failsafe muse for your next mani. That's right, the inescapable Barbie movie press tour didn't only provide hair inspiration for days and the ultimate excuse to trial a doll pink lip, it's also our new number one destination for micro French tips and all-in girly manis.
