Meet Your Next Coolest Manicure: The Water Drop Nail
There are always fast and exciting trends coming up in nail art, and the latest one has got us having a second take. Meet the water drop nails. This nail art trend features delicate water droplets over your existing nail base, as if you had water freshly spritzed after the bathroom, also reminiscent of early moments in the morning or evening with water dew drops condensed over leaves.
But this time, they don’t just last for brief moments in time, and they’re held resolutely in place -- certainly an interesting and mesmerising nail look that is sure to elevate your entire beauty look!
Waterdrop nails, also known as wet nails or bubble nails, involve the placement of 3D embellishments, which look like droplets of water, onto the nails. A pioneer of this trend is LA-based nail artist Sojin Oh, who worked on this intricate piece of art with Japanese singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama.
The nail artist cited the natural wonders and beauty of the sea as her primary inspiration, which she wanted to share with everyone.
And we're loving the trend with all its iterations popping up on our feeds! Want to give it a try? Prepare to be inspired with our roundup on the best water drop nail art that we’ve spotted on Instagram so far.
Greener Pastures
A minimal, yet gorgeous take on the trend which features water droplets in delightful hues of green.
Liquid Metal
Here’s a metallic take on this nail trend, adorned with extra jewel tones for that extra X-factor.
Fire and Water
Water drop nails meets fire nails here in this manicure featuring the opposing elements.
Matte Finish
A matte finish contrasted with the shiny water droplets here makes for an interesting textural element.
Glitter Drops
Take the trend to the next level with these glitter shine water droplets, which looks especially striking in a matte purple base.
Hologram Droplets
...or with these hologram glitter water droplets.
Elevated French Manicure
A contemporary twist on the classic french manicure.
Mix Bag
Here's a mix bag that works - moss green, cat eye nails, and holographic waterdrops that come together for stunning effect.
Watermelon
These watermelon inspired nails are oh-so-cute and the perfect encapsulation of a summer pool party.
Cat-eyed
Once again a play on textures (how fun!), these nails feature a gorgeous cat eye emerald base, topped with dew drops.
Japanese Goldfish
It’s still pisces season, yes? Show this in the best possible way with this Koi pond and an added water drop 3D effect.
Sweet and Simple
A sweeter take on the trend, dew drops here are scattered over a base of glittery sweet pink and white.
Baby Blue
There is perhaps no better combination that baby blue and crystal clear water drops.
