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ICYMI, the tie-dye trend is alive and well.

And, as it turns out, were not alone.

water marble nails manicure

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So, whatre you waiting for?Keep scrolling to learn how to create water marble nails at home.

Meet the Experts

What Are Water Marble Nails?

First things first, lets touch on what water marble nails actually are.

Hand with plain white nails and a heart ring.

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It’s so much fun to create and the color combos are endless."

With that in mind, gather your materials and follow the steps below.

Consistent cuticle maintenance will ensure they always look their best."

Hand holding a clear cup of water.

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If your cuticles need some TLC, Nunez recommends “using a cuticle exfoliator like Butter London’sMelt Away.

This will serve as the base for your water marble manicure.

Using the Toothpick, Swirl the Polish

Here comes the fun part.

Swirled nail polish in a cup of water.

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Using a toothpick, create a swirl of polish in the water.

Just remember: For the best-looking swirls, the water should be room temperature.

However, we recommend sticking to a similar color family for the best results.

Fingers covered in nail polish.

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Repeat on all remaining nails.

And pro tip:This is a messy mani, Gibson Tuttle exclaims.

“Unlike traditional, creamy polish colors, jelly shades have a translucent and sheer finish.

Water Marble nail with clean up brush.

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you’re free to use the bottle brush to create painterly strokes.

Repeat with different colors until you achieve the desired effect.

Once that is dry, seal everything with atop coat.”