Water marble nails are a bit of complex design in the world of nail art. Some ladies love water marble nail art, and others hate it. This design can be quite tricky to master for some, while others see it as a super-easy way to get an awesome mani in no time.
The success (or failure) of a water marble nail design depends on a number of factors. Most nail art ladies agree that the water that you drip the nail polish into has a lot to do with the success of your design. Room temperature water is typically best for water marble nails, for instance. Some ladies add a few drops of acetone to the water, and others even go as far as using distilled water for water marble designs.
Even more important than the water used to create water marble nails, though, is the nail polish itself. Thinner nail polish generally works better and spreads across the top of the water better than thick or gloppy polish.
One of the great things about water marble nails is the sheer number of beautiful combinations you can come up with. Check out some of these water marble nails if you need a little inspiration for your next water marble mani…
1. Red and Black Water Marble Nails
The contrast between the red and black polishes in this swirly water marble mani is a little dark and a little sultry.
2. Yellow and Black Water Marble Nail Art
For a bright and fun water marble nail design, use black and yellow. Looks a little like a bumblebee!
3. Rainbow Water Marble Nails
Incorporating almost every color of the rainbow into your water marble nails makes for a super colorful and fun nail art design!
4. Pink and Black Water Marble
The black in these water marble nails really makes the bright pink color really pop!
5. Metallic Pink and Black Water Marble
The shimmery pink in these water marble nails adds a nice feminine contrast to the black polish.
6. Green Water Marble Nail Design
If you’re looking for a unique green nail art design, using a dark and light shade of green for your water marble nails can look gorgeous!
7. Pastel Water Marble Nail Art
Light, subdued shades of pink, purple, and yellow make a sweet and feminine water marble nail design, and this one is perfect for Easter!
8. Flower Water Marble Nail Design
With a little creative maneuvering, you can even create a fun flower design on your water marble nails!
9. Patriotic Water Marble Nails
Need a patriotic nail design? Choose red, white, and blue for your water marble nails!
10. Black and White Swirl Water Marble
These black and white swirl water marble nails are definitely eye-catching and sure to get a few compliments!
11. Silver and Black Water Marble Nails
If it’s a little shimmer you’re craving, try silver and black water marble nail design.
12. Black and Gold Water Marble Nail Design
A glittery gold polish, however, can give your fingertips an amazing luxurious look when paired with black!
13. Lengthwise Stripe Water Marble
Dragging the polish just right can create a chevron-like design and give the illusion of extra length when placed on the nails lengthwise.
14. Christmas Water Marble
Combining red and green polishes in your water marble nails can be festive and put you in the spirit for the holidays!
15. Water Marble Flame Nails
Create a fun flame nail art design with water marble nails using red, orange, yellow, and black nail polish!
16. Water Marble Accent Nail
You don’t have to have a whole handful of water marble nails for an amazing effect; one water marble accent nail looks stunning, especially when paired with a gradient using the same colors.
17. Water Marble and Polka Dot Nails
Strategically placed polka dots on water marble nails can add a fun pop of color and turn a great nail art design into a smashing design!
18. Polka Dot Flower Water Marble
Add a couple of polka dot flowers to your water marble nails for a super pretty design that looks like it took forever to do!
19. Rhinestone Water Marble Nail Art
Rhinestones can really dress up some water marble nails!
20. Studded Water Marble Nails
Studs can also be added to water marble nail art for a little added detail.
21. Glitter Accented Water Marble
Use a thin nail brush to add some stunning silver accents to really make your water marble nail design pop!
22. Water Marble Over Glitter
A white water marble design looks pretty amazing over a gorgeous glitter polish!
23. Chevron Water Marble Design
Homemade water marble decals make for an interesting chevron nail art design!
24. French Tip Water Marble
Water marble nail art can really look pretty amazing on just the tips of the nails.
25. Dripping Water Marble Nails
Add a dripping nail art design to water marble nails for an unexpected and interesting surprise.
26. Heart Water Marble Nail Art
With a little patience, you can drag the nail polish on top of the water into a heart design.
27. Watermelon Water Marble Nails
Some black rhinestones turn these pink and green water marbled nails into some wicked cool watermelon nails for summer!
28. Microbead Water Marble Nails
The addition of microbeads and rhinestones can add an interesting look and texture to water marbled nails.
29. Water Marble Beach Scene
A cute painted tropical island transforms blue water marbled nails into an awesome beach scene!
Water marble nails can be a little difficult to create, especially if it’s your first time. As with most things, however, practice makes perfect. Try different techniques and find something that works for you.
