Colorful Skittle Nail Ideas to Brighten up the End of Summer
Colorful skittle nail ideas are here to rescue you from the end-of-summer blues. It’s time to bust out those neglected polish bottles and try some new skittle nails combos. Your hands are about to become a walking color explosion. Let’s paint the world bright!
Colorful Skittle Nail Ideas
Fruity Flavor Skittle Nails
This tasty manicure makes us drool for candy. Fruit nails are trending, so take advantage and enjoy your favorite fruits on your skittle fingertips. No worries if your polish assortment isn’t up to the task. Browse the LDS Color Craze Collection for delicious shades in rainbow hues.
LDS Color Craze
Swiftie Eras Skittles
Skittle purists, don’t harsh the vibes. This mani counts as skittle nails because it’s a different color on each tip. Taylor’s still on tour until winter, so there’s plenty of time to celebrate the Eras. We recommend searching our extensive selection of chrome powders for the perfect metallic finish.
Chrome Nail Powder
Checkered Skittles
Checkered nails are still on fleek, so now’s the sweet spot to try them out. Hint: nail striping tape or a stencil makes for flawless results. Paint the light colors first as it makes it simpler to fix goofs. If you need palette suggestions, we find the site Coolors helpful. Also, DND’s polish swatches in our store are color-coordinated for easy inspiration.
Color Blocked Skittle Nails
Keep your skittle manicure spicy at the end of summer with neon and glow-in-the-dark shades. The Lavis Urban Lightning Collection has what you need for a stunner like this. The lines are impeccable!
Lavis LX4 Urban Lightning Collection
Glitter Skittles
Here’s looking ahead to cooler weather in the fall. It’s a chance to revisit those glitter polishes at the back of the drawer. Maybe add a few neutral nails because it’s been a long, hot summer.
Autumn Rainbow
This stately rainbow with muted shades doesn’t have the exuberance of June Pride. But that’s okay. It’s more of a grown-up look that shows quiet confidence in who you are.
OPI Gel & Lacquer
Stars with Skittle Nails
We’ve spotted several celebrities wearing Skittle nails. The first was Selena Gomez at Variety’s Hitmakers Brunch. The next was Heidi Klum also wearing Tom Bachik’s work on her toes. Anna Kendrick showed off a pastel French skittle look at the Trolls movie premiere. Finally, Harry Styles showed up on Saturday Night Live with skittle nails, too.
Cat Eye Skittles
The slash of color in the dark makes these nails look like miniature galaxies. It’s a fun look to create with a magnet. Give it a try--we have the most extensive cat eye polish collection you’ll find anywhere on the planet.
Skittle French Tips
Fashion has come a long way since the first French tips appeared on screen. This abstract style lets you double the colors for a skittle nail upgrade. Be prepared for second glances!
Skittle Facts for Sweets Lovers
Worldwide, Skittles candy comes in more than twenty flavors, although red is the most common color. No wonder their slogan is “Taste the Rainbow”.
The candy was invented in the United Kingdom in the 1970s. It was originally named after a game. Later, the origin story says that Skittles came from the Great Rainbow of BOOM when the planet was buried in brightly colored candies 208 million years ago.
Americans finally got their hands on Skittles in the late 70s and started manufacturing them stateside soon after. The recipe is a mix of sugar, corn syrup, citric acid, and fruit juice. Of course, the “natural and artificial flavors” are a trade secret. But since 2009, Skittles went vegan and halal by dropping gelatin from the formula.
Holographic Skittles
Here’s another way to add extra color to your skittle nails. Holographic polish or powder puts a little iridescent rainbow on each fingertip regardless of the base shade.
Summer Rainbow Ombre Skittles
We love this mood lifting manicure. Each nail is a mini masterpiece blending shades with visible strokes.
Once you have your skittle nail art planned, lay out the bottles in the order you need them. As always with ombre nails, ensure the polish has plenty of time to dry before the next coat. Do the light colors first, then the dark.
DND DV Part 4 - Set 36 Colors DND Diva Gel Polish & Matching Nail Lacquer Duo Set
More Skittle Nail Ideas to Try
Let’s go beyond the skittle nail designs above and explore the possibilities. For example, you might do a beach vibes mani with shades of blue, white, and tan for sea, surf, and sand. Maybe put on a few pearls, shell charms, or stickers with starfish or palm trees.
Then, there are ice cream nails covering all your favorite flavors. Besides dark chocolate, bubblegum, or mint, what else would you add?
Summer music festival skittle nails could cover a series of bands and feature metallic shades. Or a desert sunset special might include terracotta, dusty rose, beige, twilight purple, and green (for a cactus).
Tropical cocktail nails could make you thirsty for a mojito or piña colada, but you would use a lot of fun colors for them. A dusting of acrylic or dip powder on the tips would be like salt around the lip of the glass.
Since floral nails are popular for summer, you could feature different colorful blooms on each nail.
How would the skittle nails look with a matte top coat instead of a glossy one? Or take it over the top and use both on alternating colors or nail sections.
Have we got you thinking about new skittle nail ideas yet?
Conclusion
We hope you have fun creating your own skittle nail designs! It’s an excellent excuse to go wild with all your favorite colors. There are so many beautiful ways to combine them and brighten up the end of summer!
If you want to grow your polish collection without breaking the bank, visit our clearance section. Or if you’re eager for the latest and greatest colors and styles, check out the new arrivals. Remember, orders over $100 get free shipping!
