Many nail trends are created to mimic physical objects or other phenomena in the world.
Another nail trend that was created to look like something else is the oil-slick nail trend.
There are a few different ways to create the oil-slick look.
Matte and marbled
Oil spill marble effect with gel polish!
TikTokerAlli Reimanfirst paints their nails black and then stacks the rainbow polishes on a paint palette.
They also paint over the final design with matte polish.
If you are not a fan of super-glossy nails, this is an ideal variation.
If you are not interested in a full rainbow, simply incorporate your favorite colors instead.
This example features primarily shades of pink, with hints of blue and red featured as well.
They can be painted on your nails using a toothpick, paintbrush, or dotting tool.
Make your talons even more unique by placing the dots in different places on each nail.
Then, press the foil transfer sheets over your nails.
Once you remove them, your talons will have a colorful, oil-like effect.
Then, simply cover them with the foil transfer sheets.
Remove the sheets and add a top coat over the drips, and you’re all set!
Gradient
Accent nails with a gradient effect can also work really well with an oil-slick manicure.
The result is an eye-catching gradient.
If nude nails aren’t your thing, simply choose another shade as the base for the gradient instead.
First, paint nails with the Transfer Foil base and cover them with foil transfer sheets.
Or, if you are not using transfer sheets, paint the colorful oil slicks on yourself.
Once your nails are dry, use black nail polish to paint the leopard spots on top.
The oil-slick swirls do not have much dark polish included instead, the colors are lighter and brighter.
Each talon has a slightly different color as well, resulting in a fun, dynamic manicure.
They used Transfer Foil Base and foil transfer sheets for the oil slick effect.
In addition, they glued tiny gemstones to the bottom of the nail.
The gems have a rainbow sparkle effect which nicely matches the effect left behind by the foil.
This variation on a French manicure is sure to leave your nails shimmering too.
