Remarkable Peacock Nail Ideas Bursting with Jubilant Color
Peacock nails don’t need to be a trend. They stand out no matter what’s in style. Just like the famed bird’s plumage, these designs are impossible to ignore. Some go all in with intricate details, while others feature abstract swirls or gemstone accents. Ready to see them in full display?
Peacock Nail Ideas
Hand-Painted Peacock Nail Art
How long do you think it took the artist to complete this hand-painted set of peacock nails? We don’t know the answer, but we can imagine the dedication and patience required. What’s fun is the artist used nail art extras like rhinestones to make the manicure even more spectacular. Why not, since textured manis are all over high fashion right now!
The beautiful attention to detail includes the head of a blue peacock. It’s one of the most recognizable species of peafowl, and also the least endangered. Blue peacocks are native to Sri Lanka and India, where it is the national bird. You might also recognize it as NBC’s logo.
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Sparkly Peacock Feather Nails
What makes a peacock’s feathers so sparkly? They are similar to butterflies and hummingbirds whose wings have an iridescent effect. It’s because of microscopic textures on the feathers that reflect various wavelengths of light like natural glitter. Look closely at the peacock nail art here and you’ll see a dotted texture that mimics Nature’s method.
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Peacock Nails Celebrate Ancient Cultures
More than two thousand years ago, peacocks symbolized immortality in Greek mythology. But travel further back in time and you’ll find that Hindus included peacocks in their stories as well. One example is Lord Krishna’s crown that has a peacock feather that takes precedence over jewels. Another illustration is how the weather god Indra was sheltered by a peacock during a battle. He blessed it with a thousand eyes, the eye spots on its tail feathers. Plus, there are other Hindu gods who have ridden peacocks. And yes, peacocks can fly! They are one of the largest birds that can.
Ombre Peacock Nails
Ombre nails are trendy. Why not dress up your next set with an unforgettable peacock design?
Peacocks live up to twenty-five years, but don’t start “dating” until they are about three years old. It takes about that long for them to mature and fully develop the vibrant plumage that they use to attract females. The best part is that after each mating season ends, they molt the gorgeous feathers and grow an even longer, fuller batch before the next year. So, if you ever wanted to collect an actual peacock feather, all you have to do is wait until the birds shed them.
Green Peacock Nails
Green peacocks come from Java and Myanmar, and they don’t like the cold. Their body feathers are bronze and green instead of blue.
Someone has combined cat eye polish and chrome here for a peacock-inspired nail design.
Unfortunately, it’s usually the males who get the most attention. Peahens that mate with males live in a harem. There may be up to five females for each male. However, females who hang out together are called a party.
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White Peacock Nails
Did you know that white peacocks actually exist? They are very rare in nature. They still have normal-colored eyes unlike albino animals, but the genetic mutation means they have no melanin in their feathers. This condition is called leucism and it can also affect horses, deer, and giraffes.
When white peacocks are born, they are yellow like typical peachicks, then gradually lose their coloring. Their lack of coloration makes them a sacred symbol of Nirvana in Buddhism but also makes it harder for males to mate.
The good news is that short nails are as uncommon as white peafowl these days. There are so many ways to embellish them with painting gel and creative designs!
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Iridescent Peacock Nails
That crown of feathers on top of the bird’s head is called the crest. Both males and females have them, but females use them as antennas. When males shake their tailfeathers in the mating dance, it’s not just to dazzle the females with the iridescent display. At the same time, they create low frequency vibrations, a type of music that they can change by shaking different parts. Females feel this rattling in their crests. (Could this behavior be similar to humans who drive by with the base rattling?)
You can add a little iridescence to peacock nail art with Aurora chrome powder. It creates a rainbow glaze that’s compatible with jelly or opaque polishes.
Peacock Tips
There’s also an African peacock native to the forests in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Someone found a stunning feather that triggered a twenty-three year search for the actual bird. It’s just as well that this smaller peafowl is hard to find because it’s endangered. The males are radiant blue with hints of violet and green while the females are brown and green and have black bellies.
Can you picture yourself wearing these peacock-inspired French tips? If so, make this a long-lasting manicure by starting with rubber base gel that flatters your skin tone.
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Retro Peacock Nails
Here’s a trip: elderly peahens sometimes grow bright feathers just like the males and make masculine calls. This is a trait called peafowl sex inversion, and it happens when the birds’ ovaries stop making as much estrogen. It turns out that it’s hormones that repress the brilliant colors in younger females.
How do you feel about retro nail art? This vintage peacock design reminds us of fancy upholstery or wallpaper.
Abstract Peacock Nails
Actual Peacock Feather Nail
If you’re lucky enough to have an actual peacock feather handy, you could encapsulate it for an ultra-realistic peacock manicure. That’s exactly what this artist did.
Conclusion
What better way to strut your stuff and show off your skills than to create jaw-dropping peacock nail art? We’re happy to provide you with the trendiest colors from the top nail brands to get you started. Shop our store for all the best nail supplies you need today!
Sources:
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62371/9-feathery-facts-about-peacocks
https://www.treehugger.com/peacock-facts-5094142
https://www.britannica.com/animal/peacock
