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The Ultimate (Super Easy) Guide To Mermaid Nails

Tap into your inner mermaid!

Mermaid nails have been filling our Instagram feed for several months, and we aren’t complaining. Redheads are also known as mermaids and unicorns, so this is simply amazing.

Maybe it’s a way for us redheads to be represented even more in the beauty industry. Or, maybe it’s a way for every woman to tap into their inner redhead!

READ: Unique Makeup Brushes Made with Redheads in Mind 

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This coming spring, there’s no better way to rock your red hair than with some stylish under-the-sea nail colors. With busy schedules and ‘just-life’ on a daily basis, it can be difficult to keep up with the intricate nail art that goes with the mermaid nail look — like the seashells on every other stiletto nail.

If you’re looking for an easier way to master this fun look, turn to these mermaid inspired nails polishes.

1. Deborah Lippmann ‘Mermaid’s Dream’ is a great option if you’re looking for a seafoam green to rock with your red hair. Plus, the name says everything.
MORE: Deborah Lippmann knows all about nails, and you can find her expert tips in the How to be a Redhead book!
2. Zoya Nail Polish in ‘Vega’ is a stunning vegan-friendly, blue opal sparkle with some textured PixieDust in the mix. Every redhead needs a little glitter in their life.
3. ORLY ‘Sparkling Garbage’ Nail Polish is ready to be paired up with your red hair. Don’t be scared of the name, as this shade definitely takes rubbish to a higher standard.
4. Butter London All Hail The Queen Nail Lacquer in ‘Seaside’ is the perfect shade to kick off the spring.  [insert crown emoji here]
5. OPI Nail Lacquer in ‘I Sea You Wear’ brings the beauty of beachy waves to your fingertips and toes.
 6. China Glaze Highlight of My Summer Nail Lacquer in ‘Can You Sea Me’ will make heads turn twice. Once for your red hair, the other for your nail color. Yes, we see you, beautiful redhead.
7. Lauren B. Beauty ‘My Private Cabana’ is a great pale mint green that’s clean and angelic.

8. Adesse in ‘Allelulia’ will make your nails look like they’ve been kissed by a cool breeze in this sparkly blue and purple.
Will you be rockin’ mermaid nails this year? Share below & Rock it like a Redhead!