Geode Nail Art Brings Your Crystal Obsession to Your Fingertips

Get all the details on the geode-inspired manicure trend taking Instagram by storm.

 By Marianne Mychaskiw, InStyle

That crystal-charged lifestyle is a real thing, just ask Spencer Pratt. Whether or not you buy into the good vibes that are associated with your chunk of rose quartz (author's note: I've got a chunk of amethyst sitting on my desk and am still waiting on it to make me less crazy), there's no denying the power anything crystal-infused has in the beauty realm. Healing crystals have started to show up in skincare, nail polishes, and even warranted an entire blowout treatment. Of course, the next logical step would be to incorporate them in nail art.

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[post_ads]The second method involves applying multiple layers of either gel or regular nail polish, then using an electric file to reveal the geode pattern, as demonstrated in the below video.

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It's not exactly the most DIY-friendly technique, it's certainly mesmerizing to watch-we haven't been this enthralled since we cracked open an actual geode, hammer in hand, decades ago.
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If the slow-reveal is your thing, make sure to show your manicurist video or images of the look for the sake of clarity. Get thee to the #GeodeNails hashtag, and let the stalking commence.