beauty tips Marble Nail Designs Are Trending, Here’s How To Get The Look

Marble isn’t just for bathrooms and kitchens.

You might think about kitchen counters, bathroom sinks and entryway floors when you think about marble. But the pretty patterns found in this metamorphic rock can actually create a stunning look for more than just your home. Last year ladies and gents got the memo when they began exploring many different ways to incorporate marble into their nail designs. This year, marble nails are still going strong and we love it. If you’re just as excited about this sophisticated-looking nail trend as we are, check out our tutorial on how to do marble nail designs at home, plus 10 marble nail ideas to inspire your next manicure.

HOW TO DO MARBLE NAILS

If you’re ready to get in on the marble nails trend, grab your gel polishes and your tools and check out this step-by-step tutorial to get that beautiful stone marble finish right at home.

STEP 1: Start by applying one coat of gel polish to your nails, and cure (dry under a UV or LED lamp) it. Then apply a second coat of polish and leave it wet.

STEP 2: Using a liner brush or drawing brush, begin creating long lines throughout that second coat of polish with a contrasting color. It’s up to you which color scheme you decide, just make sure your lines pop against the base color. Cure your nails for one minute.

STEP 3: To add depth and to make the lines look natural, draw some smaller lines and use rubbing alcohol to spread them out. Feel free to add more lines if you want a more dramatic marble look. Then cure your nails.

Editor’s Tip: Marble nail designs are perfect for the nail art novice since part of the beauty is in the imperfection of the patterns. So don’t stress over drawing the lines out perfectly, trust your free-hand technique for a natural marble look.

STEP 4: Apply your topcoat and then cure your nails one last time. Now you can moisturize your hands, take some selfies, post to your social media accounts, and watch the compliments roll in!

10 MARBLE NAIL IDEAS TO TRY NOW

Now that you know how to get marble nails on your own, check out some looks you can try that’ll take you from summer to fall and beyond.

RAINBOW MARBLE NAILS

Why we love it: This take on the classic marble look lets you play with color and really make a statement. Add the colorful marble to an accent nail on each hand, or in small pops on each nail.

SHORT NEON MARBLE NAILS

Why we love it: Short neon nails are already on our radar for summer, adding in marble just gives them another dimension. It has the nostalgia of your grade school notebook—except there’s no homework!

GOLD LEAF MARBLE

Why we love it: Adding a touch of gold leaf to your marble nails gives them a regal charm. Add it in small pops to your purple, rainbow or neon marble nails.

MARBLE FRENCH TIPS

Why we love it: A welcome twist on the classic French manicure, this look is equal parts edgy and polished (no pun intended!).

BLINGED OUT MARBLE

Why we love it: Adding some jewels and rhinestones gives your marble nails another level of dimension and interest.

MINT STILETTO NAILS

Why we love it: On-trend mint is the perfect color to bring your marble nails to life and the stiletto shape is like the icing on the cake.

ASYMMETRICAL MARBLE TIPS

Why we love it: Just like the marble French tips mentioned above, this modern take gives the classic look a creative upgrade.

JUNGLE GREEN MARBLE NAILS

Why we love it: This look easily takes you from summer to fall with a small change of the base. Try a negative space marble look in this must-have hue.

BLUE MARBLE WAVES

Why we love it: This look reminds us of days spent at the beach enjoying the sound of the waves. How’s that for summer vibes wrapped in a nail design?