Aurora Nails Are Already 2024's Coolest Manicure Trend

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that broke the beauty internet over the past couple of years, it's the . Heading into 2024 however, aurora nails look likely to steal the crown.

The trend takes the bits that made it's glazed sis a hit (glowy, cute, eye-catching), but adds a modern update to keep things interesting.One dreamy rendition we saw on the Instagram account of LA based, Korean American nail artist, , has us hooked.

It sees icy pink and white submerged in a pretty, translucent gel.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The design sees shimmer and glow suspended in a clear gel that changes color as you move your nails, much like the northern lights (or aurora borealis), or water below a frozen surface.The trend, which also goes by “uru uru nails” and “ice nails” has to thank for its inception. “It's a popular trend in Seoul, which is where I learned it," says Koh. “In Korea it's called ‘uru uru nails’.

I wanted to bring it back as a simple yet fun design.”It's essentially a glowier, 3D rendition of glazed donut nails that can add pretty interest and dimension to your outfit.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Aurora nails start out looking very much like glazed donut nails, but gel and holographic foil are layered on top to create a 3D effect, then the whole lot is encased in a thick gel top coat. “I created my look by layering foils in a multi-step process,” Koh says.