More Than a Mani: Get a Creative Boost From Gorgeous Iron Quartz-Inspired Nails

There’s no better time than the holiday season to experiment with fun new nail designs. As your calendar fills with parties and gatherings of all kinds, a rich crystal manicure is not only festive, but it can also serve as a source of inspiration. Allow me to explain: This mani is inspired by the energetic and abundant vibration of iron quartz, a stone with lively and constant energy that’s ideal for manifestation and stimulating creativity. So whether you’re aiming to achieve some end-of-the-year goals or looking for a style boost or innovative gift-giving ideas, a set of iron quartz nails might just help you channel the energy you’re after. Ahead, see how this mani is done–and then try it out yourself!

Iron Quartz Nails

Supplies:

• Sheer nude nail polish
• Clear nail polish/topcoat
• White nail polish
• Coral nail polish
• Brick red nail polish
• Aluminum foil (to use as a palette)
• Thin nail art brush (My favorite brush for this is the Orly Striper Brush)
• Dry flat nail art brush

Step 1: Apply a single coat of a sheer nude polish to the nail. Try to do this in 3 simple strokes: one on the left, one on the right, and one down the center.

Step 2: Using your foil palette, create two small puddles of coral and brick red nail polish so that they are touching. Using the thin nail art brush, drag it through the red polish and then through the coral. Begin painting two to three imperfect, squiggly lines to each nail. Try to make each nail slightly different for the most realistic, iron quartz-looking effect.

Step 3: Use the striper brush to add thin white details to the squiggly lines to create depth.

Step 4: Seal with a topcoat and enjoy!

Did you try these quartz nails? Show us your crystal-inspired manicures on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus!

(Additional copy by Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson)