Holographic Nails Want to Take Your Mani to the Future

If you're anything like us, you love nail art, but​ don't quite have the time or skill to achieve some of the ultra-detailed designs pro manicurists can do so well. Lucky for you, the latest nail trend — holographic nails — is ridiculously easy.

The first time a friend of mine showed me her holographic manicure, I was so blown away I instantly had to take a Boomerang to show how they glittered in the sun. Check it out:

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Instagram and YouTube beauty bloggers are getting in on the shiny action too, including vlogger Huda Kattan (she's the one who touted shaving your face as an exfoliation technique earlier this year), who recently showed off her gorgeous rose gold ballerina nails shimmering on her fingertips.

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In May, model Gigi Hadid rocked a $2,000 metallic chrome manicure at the Met Gala. Again, it looks even better in motion:

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Coming back down to Earth at a much more reasonable price, YouTuber Kandee Johnson recently posted her holographic nails on Instagram and shared how to get the look yourself:

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Follow along with her tutorial here here:

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And if you want to see how it looks on shorter nails...

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Not only is this a fresh way to wear a classic color, but it also declares to the world that you're willing to have some fun with your beauty routine. Now ​that's​ a message we want our nails to send.

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