Step #3. Repeat. Continue the dipping and dotting process on each of your nails until you’re left with a complete cloud manicure. STEP #4. ADD FINISHING TOUCHES Disney-inspired nails are a great way to channel your childhood and have fun with your design. There are many films to be inspired by that can fit into the blue theme, so get creative with your choice. This can include Lilo & Stitch and an ocean theme. Choose a different design for each fingernail or focus the artwork on a feature nail, painting the rest of the nails a solid shade of blue. You can also opt for matte polish, creating a smooth and flat appearance creating a texturally interesting finish. Another simple look, these baby blue nails are cute and bright. One of the best parts about this inspiration photo is the inclusion of the polish used for the look. You don’t have to pay a ton of money at the nail salon to have a fabulous baby blue manicure, all you need is a steady hand and patience.

The French manicure with blue tips is a fresh and modern approach to the classic and is just as versatile and flattering. You can paint the tips with your chosen shade of blue, making for a simple and creative manicure that will lend itself well to all settings and can be created on all nail lengths; it often is the most noticeable on longer nails. For a unique finish, you can paint each fingernail with a different shade of blue and keep the base a neutral or nude color. Or keep them all the same for a streamlined effect. Rain clouds don’t have to be gloomy! Make it rain glitter! Paint your nails a solid blue-gray color and brighten it up with some silver glitter rain. I think people like cloud nails because it’s a design that’s not too over the top,” Chyna Stevens, a Los Angeles-based nail artist, tells Bustle. “It’s cute yet subtle, and anyone can pull it off.” Stevens also notes this particular manicure trend comes with an added perk: “Cloud nails remind people of the sky, which is calming, and if you add those twinkle stars it can look like anime,” she says, nodding to the Kira Kira effect that’s often seen on cloud-themed manicures. Baby blue is a gorgeous, versatile color associated with calmness and tranquility. It is a soft color that is easy to wear and will complement nails of all lengths and shapes. Baby blue is flattering on most people and can be paired with different colors, including neutrals like white, nude, and grey. Or you can opt for a more striking pairing like soft pinks and peaches, or even different shades of blue. Keep your nail art simple.Colors: Olive and June Fierce & Loving, Yes Please, Bold & Unshaken, Pink Goldfish layered on middle and ring, and then all topped with Cosmic 8. Pink Skies and Clouds Image via karanailedit

These summer nails are likely one to be done by professional nail artists to get that perfect cloud shape. (I also love the lightning bolt to go with the clouds!) I do hope this has given you some ideas for cloud nails If you give this a go – I want to see it! Send me a photo of your cloud nail designs and we’ll feature them here. Swirls are a brilliant look for your nail art and can be created with different colors and in various sizes. Blue swirls are mesmerizingly beautiful and can have a calming effect. You can create them with multiple shades of blue or add neutral colors like nude or white. Or you can do nails in a high contrast finish, pairing it with bright, bold colors. It is also an excellent option for those who want a simple manicure that is easy to create from home and to make them look more interesting; you can opt for matte polish instead of the standard glossy finish. Matte nails are gorgeous and have a flat, smooth appearance. Colors Base: lunar by Olive Ave Polish, Clouds: HD by Olive and June, Cloud accent: every cloud has a sparkle lining by Huella Beauty (use code paisleysparrow for a discount!), Rain: exclamation point by Olive and June 15. Summer Clouds image by illustrated_nailsDo you love the waves of the ocean? Well, this manicure is perfect for you! Featuring organic blue lines across a nude base, there is plenty of room for you to explore new shapes and designs with this funky art. Begin by working a few cohesive squiggles across the pinky nail, and let it continue to the next finger. It works with every shape and length – longer nails allow you to work with more space, but try it with varying styles to see which works best for you! For a simple daytime look…swipe on a pretty sky blue nail polish. It doesn’t get much simpler than that! If you are someone who loves vibrant colors and wants a manicure that demands attention, try blue and neon green nails. Neon colors are highly saturated and visible, and adding the color to your next manicure can feel energetic and fresh. Blue and green are a classic pairing; although there will be a contrast, the colors are also complementary. This makes them easier to wear, and you can combine them in various ways, including unusual angles, prints, and patterns. You can opt for two neon colors or choose a dark blue and a neon green for a subtle but fun manicure. This nail art will look great on nails of all lengths and shapes because of its simplicity.