Glow-in-the-dark nails sound like something from a party store, especially since they are a fun nail trend! In daylight they look vibrant. But turn off the lights and suddenly your nails go neon! This year, glow-in-the-dark nail ideas are here to brighten up your corner of the world!
Glow in the Dark Nails Ideas
Crank Up the Glow
A single color glow-in-the-dark manicure is playful. But when you really want to make a statement, swirl those neon shades together! It’s an excellent excuse to expand your glow-in-the-dark polish collection.
But let’s say you only have a single glow-in-the-dark shade. What can you do with it?
For one, polka dots are very popular, so try neon spots on a coordinating base color. The same goes for accenting French tips with fluorescent hues or crafting a one-of-a-kind animal print design for glow-in-the-dark nails.
What is Glow-in the-Dark Polish?
We stock LAVIS and LDS glow-in-the-dark gels. You might also find phosphorescent powder for dip nails or acrylic sets. Even nail lacquer comes in neon shades that look gorgeous under blacklight.
The real glow-in-the-dark nail products contain phosphors, ingredients like zinc sulfide and strontium aluminate. They soak up radiation from lamps or the sun and emit visible light once they have enough energy stored. No worries, these are not radioactive substances. Some work best if you charge them in a nail lamp before heading out into the night.
In regular lighting, glow-in-the-dark gel looks colorful.
But charge up the polish with a light source or bring it under blacklight, and the colors become stunning!
LAVIS Urban Lightning Collection
These LAVIS phosphorescent gels glow in the dark after you charge them in a nail lamp. There’s a literal rainbow of vibrant hues to choose from, with three dozen in the entire set. They are salon favorites that last up to twenty-one days with proper application. Pros love them because they don’t bubble or shrink and provide intense color. Beginners adore them because they make any manicure turn heads and they’re easy to apply.
How long does the glow last? It depends on the phosphorescent ingredients. Some might shine for half an hour, others might last a little longer.
We’ve heard of artists breaking open glow bracelets or safety lights and using the non-toxic liquid to make nail products phosphorescent. FYI: it will shorten the lifetime of your manicure and will make the polish harder to cure or dry. A better option is to enjoy the professional-grade glow-in-the-dark or neon gels we stock.
LAVIS Neon Obsession Collection
Thinking about festival nails for the summer? Then explore the Neon Obsession collection with two dozen electrifying neon gels! Unlike some glow-in-the-dark polishes, these fluorescent shades are intensely pigmented for maximum opacity. They look stunning under black light! Plus, they stay looking fresh up to twenty-one days.
Unlike real glow-in-the-dark polish, neon colors glow because of fluorescence. Their pigment absorbs invisible ultraviolet light in black light and instantly glows in the spectacular way. Once you leave the black light, the effect ends. But while you’re at the club, neon gel looks incredible!
Neon Tips
Can you imagine how incredible glass nails would look if the tips were glowing? Accent soap nails or any kind of sheer manicure with glow-in-the-dark polish for head-turning results after dark!
CHAUN LEGEND Set Gel Polish - Chaun's Brightest Neons
Celebrity nail artist Chaun Legend has his own brand of nail products, both gels and acrylics. He just released the Brightest Neons Bundle with six jaw-dropping colors. Each is highly pigmented and absolutely electric. He also had a hand in designing the applicator brush for smooth and seamless coverage.
We’re fans of the fun color names: In Your Dreams, Restricted Zone, Caution Tape, Astro Turf, Sea Breeze, and Get a Grape. Aren’t these neon hues amazing?
Marbled Glow-in-the-Dark Nail Idea
Now you’re convinced that you need more glow-in-the-dark and neon gels, but what else can you do with them? Another popular style is marbled nails. It’s exceptionally easy to do with blooming gel to help swirl the shades together.
LAVIS Blooming Gel
After applying and curing the base coat and base color, add a liberal layer of blooming gel and leave it wet. Dab and swirl the glow-in-the-dark colors and watch as the blooming gel makes the design blossom. Once it achieves the look you want, cure, and continue with the manicure as usual. The blooming gel won’t change the glow-in-the-dark effect at all.
LDS Glow-in-the-Dark Top Coat
Maybe your idea of fun is to make everything glow after dark! If so, we have the perfect top coat for you. LDS Glow-in-the-Dark Top Coat adds a luminous effect with a high-gloss finish to any gel manicure.
It has the classic phosphorescent color like those star stickers on your bedroom ceiling. Therefore, it’s translucent, like a subtle creamy yellow accent in regular lighting. However, after you charge it up and turn off the lights, it’s a stunner!
The formula is non-toxic, odorless, and cruelty-free. All it wants to do is make your next set extra shiny!
More Glow-in-the-Dark Nail Ideas
Here are more fun ideas for luminous sets:
- Stained glass windows that glow under blacklight or at night
- Holiday manicures like Christmas lights or fangs or eyes for Halloween
- Nails with fluorescent flames
- Combining cat eye, chrome, and glow-in-the-dark gel colors for one-of-a-kind designs
- Negative space neon designs using stencils or spray paint nail stickers on top of a fluorescent background
- Glowing textured waves made by mixing clear emboss gel with glow-in-the-dark polish
What other “bright” ideas come to mind?
Conclusion
Now’s your chance to brighten up your corner of the universe with glow-in-the-dark nails ideas! Browse our store for crowd-pleasers like glow-in-the-dark and neon shades at prices that will make you smile. Don’t miss our extensive selection of creative nail art tools and essential nail supplies. Feel free to contact us if you have questions because we’re here to support you in reaching your nail goals this year. Also, take advantage of free shipping and join the rewards program for exclusive benefits!