A Multicolored Mani To Match Your Aura — A Top 2021 Nail Trend

Multicolored manicures—you know when you paint each nail a different color—are making a roaring comeback from your childhood. Seriously, do a quick search on Instagram and you'll get loads of inspiration. 

Eager to give it a go now? Well, there are plenty of easy ways to do it: You can get playful and sport a rainbow concoction of whatever shades you have around. You can add an air of creative sophistication and keep the tones muted and subtle. You can stick to complementary color palettes, so even if the hues are different—it still feels cohesive. 

Since the gist of the mani is pretty simple—you know, just paint your nails different colors—it comes down to execution. By this we mean you'll want to prep your nails for a clean, polished mani. 

Clean, trim, buff, and file the nail (if you're curious about your nail shape, we recommend mirroring your cuticle shape, which will give you the most natural look). Then, when you go in to paint, follow this tip from celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippmann: "Place the brush about an eighth-inch away from the cuticle. As soon as you see the polish flow, pull the brush straight down the center to the tip. Your nails get a bit wider at the side, so apply a little more pressure and let the bristles fan out. The next thing is to cap the nail. To do this, take the very tip of your brush and swipe it across the very tip of your nail, and that will keep your polish on for days longer." If you need a refresher on DIY manicures, head over to our full guide.