Foxy Nails Ideas: Inspiring Designs for Sassy and Stylish Manicures
Are you tired of following the trends instead of leading the pack? Maybe it's time to try some foxy nails ideas to get in touch with your wild side! When you’re prowling the streets or burrowing in your cozy den, these fox-inspired nail designs will turn heads and wag tails.
What Are Foxy Nails?
“Foxy” can mean various things. For example, it can indicate the animal or something that resembles it. It can also mean sly or intelligent, like someone clever and quick-witted. In the 1970s, it was popular to say “foxy” when describing an attractive woman. In summary, foxy nails can depict the animal or refer to a person’s appearance or intellect.
Cute Foxy Nails
Since “Peach Fuzz” is the Pantone Color of the Year, let’s celebrate with a cute fox done in peach. This adorable design was hand-painted with simple shapes. You can make this fox and its paw prints by simply drawing circles and triangles. Then, prepare yourself because everyone will want to admire your hands!
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Foxes Are Fascinating
Why choose foxes as the subject of your next nail design? While we can all agree that foxes are adorable, there are many other reasons to appreciate them.
You might already know that foxes and dogs are related. But did you know that foxes, like dogs, live on every continent except Antarctica? Foxes thrive in a wide range of environments, from urban cities to the Arctic tundra. Arctic foxes, for example, don’t even shiver until temperatures drop to -94°F (-70°)C!
Moreover, foxes use the Earth's magnetic field to help them figure out where they are. It's like innate GPS.
What does the fox say? It turns out that foxes have a lot to talk about. They can make over twenty different sounds to communicate with each other.
Foxy Nails for Fall
It's common to see fox nail designs with leaves and autumnal themes. It's the time of year when adolescent foxes are finally mature enough to set out on their own.
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Foxes in Pop Culture
If we ask you to name three foxes from popular culture, can you do it? We came up with a few:
- Nick Wilde, the charming fox from the movie “Zootopia”. He’s a con artist who becomes a police officer.
- Disney’s animated Robin Hood who's known for his archery skills and robbing the rich to give to the poor.
- Fantastic Mr. Fox from Roald Dahl's book that outsmarts farmers to feed his family.
- Tails, a two-tailed fox from “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games. He’s Sonic’s best friend who can fly by spinning his tails.
- Kurama (Nine-Tails) is a powerful spirit sealed within Naruto Uzumaki from the anime Naruto.
Perhaps these characters and more will inspire your foxy nails design.
Geometric fox Accent Nails
Although the fox's face is drawn with nothing but triangles and dots, it's instantly recognizable. If you're concerned about your fox drawing ability, this is an excellent place to start. We've seen similar designs incorporating runes and abstract patterns.
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Holographic Fox
Here's a pretty fox based on the concept of stained glass nails. The bushy tail and widely angled ears confirm that it's indeed Vulpus.
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Foxes in Mythology
Do foxy nails mean anything? Well, foxes are present in mythological and religious stories across the world. They typically represent wisdom, adaptability, and slyness.
For example, in Japanese Shinto, Inari is the spirit of fertility, rice, tea, sake, agriculture, and industry. Foxes, or kitsune, are revered as Inari’s messengers. In Japanese folklore as a whole, kitsune are intelligent fox spirits that possess magical abilities. The more tails a kitsune has, the wiser and more powerful it is.
In Korean mythology, the kumiho is a nine-tailed fox that can turn into a beautiful woman to seduce men, typically with wicked intentions.
Lastly, in mythology, the giant Teumessian fox was destined never to be caught. The gods sent it to punish the city of Thebes. It was eventually turned into stone, along with its hunter, the magical dog Laelaps. (Hmm, could this be the original story of The Fox and The Hound?)
A Single Foxy Nail
Since the red fox is possibly the best-known species, it's also the most common one used for nail art. That’s why you’ll find many peach, orange, and red designs. However, you can make your foxy nails any color you wish. Just look at how content this furry fellow looks.
Tips for DIY Foxy Nails
Let's cut straight to the chase. We aim to support your nail art aspirations. Therefore, we want you to use whatever tools are most comfortable. You can have a lot of fun with foxy nail art stickers and decals. If you want to try drawing foxes, they are a straightforward animal to sketch. Here are examples to get you started:
When it comes to drawing fox nail art, we suggest starting with a solid base color to make your design stand out. Choose a palette that suits the fox’s coloration. For example, during winter, when fox fur turns pale and mamas are pregnant, try a snowy landscape with cool tones like milky white and pale blue. You could add a touch of sparkle for the frosty season.
Your design might have more impact if it's an accent nail only. Plus, you can play with textures, like the contrast between matte and glossy. What might it look like if you used powder to add texture to the fox’s fur?
Consider seasonal foxy nails that relate to different stages of a fox’s life. For instance, spring is when newborn pups arrive. This design could include a pastel background with tiny paw prints or silhouettes of a mother fox and her kits.
As the kits grow in the summer, their fur changes color from soft gray to bold colors. You might give them a vibrant green background with flowers.
Then, in the fall, the young foxes set out on their own amidst the changing leaves.
Conclusion
Whether you’re a sly vixen or a playful pup, your foxy nails can show off your unique style! Don’t forget to peek at our new arrivals for the latest colors that will make your fox nail art truly stand out. Be cunning and save cash with our free shipping deals. Stay foxy, stay fabulous!
