Double Ombré Nails Are The Trippy Trend Your Manicure Needs

Ombré nails seem to be having a permanent moment in the beauty world; every few months, a new trend emerges offering a fresh variation of this manicure. But whether it's ombré mocha nails, metallic ombré nails, or ombré lip gloss nails, the message is clear: The artistic design transitioning from one polish shade to another is here to stay. For those who are getting sick of a singular ombré look, things are about to get much more interesting. The latest trend separates the tip of the nail in typical French manicure style and applies the opposite ombré gradient to that tip, resulting in a double ombré look.

To achieve this design, first section off the tip of your nail. Then select two colors to create your ombré transition. To the area of your nail below the tip, apply one color to the left and the other color to the right, and then blend the center line with a nail brush to smooth the changeover. Repeat on the nail tip, switching the order of the colors. While some find it trippy, the double ombré manicure oozes creativity and allows you to rock French nails in the most extra way possible.

Whether you're a girly-girl at heart or still aren't over the barbiecore trend, you can't go wrong with pink nails. The ombré effect can take your nails from hot pink to baby pink and back, or you can opt for a more subtle approach with lighter pinks all around. If you're doing them yourself, a square shape provides more room to paint the French tip, allowing for a clear gradient of pink.

The double ombré trend is typically achieved with a French tip to separate the two ombré gradients, but you could put another twist on the style by going for a diagonal effect instead. Divide each nail in half with a diagonal line and then set to work on your ombré gradients moving in opposite directions. 

This nail style is trippy enough on its own, but you can be even more creative with it by opting for a different palette on each hand. The more vibrant the colors, the more your nails will stand out, of course. That said, you can achieve this look with absolutely any hues that take your fancy.

It's easier to pull off the double ombré manicure on longer nails, simply because you have more room to play with, but short nails aren't a deal-breaker. If you're doing this style on shorter nails, you'll need to start the French tip a little lower than your natural nail edge to make sure you have enough room to fit in the second color gradient.

Neither black nor white actually exists on the color wheel, but if they did, they would be opposites because of their stark contrast. Using that contrast to your advantage, you can create a bold checkerboard look with black and white double ombré nails that fade into gray before transitioning on either side. This is one of the more eye-catching variations, ideal for someone with maximalist style who enjoys turning heads.

A double ombré manicure is always enough to stand on its own, but you could also add stickers and gemstones to bring even more individuality to the look. Make this one subtle with a gentle pink double ombré base and finish it with a single diamante on only two nails, or choose more saturated hues and include stickers on every nail for a more daring feel.

Pay homage to Taylor Swift with "Lover"-inspired nails. You can create this mystical look with a blue-to-pink double ombré effect. To really nail the album aesthetic, choose a blue and pink that both contain inky purple undertones. Swift herself is a long-time fan of short nails, but you can wear this style with long nails to bring the ethereal vibe home.