10 Aura Nail Ideas and How to Ask for Them
Aura nail ideas: pink, red, lilac, blue and gold auras, plus what aura nails are, how nail techs airbrush the glow and how to ask for them at the salon.
The palette
Aura nails have a soft blurred glow of colour in the centre of each nail, fading out to the edges. They look like a mood ring or a blurry photo of light.
Nail techs usually create them with an airbrush or a sponge. Here are ten versions and exactly what to ask for.
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1. Pink Aura
A soft pink glow on a milky base. The classic.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Milky with pink aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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2. Red Aura
A red glow fading into nude. Bold but soft.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Nude with red aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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3. Lilac Aura
Lilac fading into white. Dreamy.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- White with lilac aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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4. Blue Aura
A cool blue glow on a pale base.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Pale with blue aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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5. Gold Aura
A warm gold shimmer glow.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Shimmer
- Shade
- Nude with gold aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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6. Orange Sunset Aura
Orange fading to pink like a sunset.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Pink with orange aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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7. Green Aura
A soft green glow. Fresh and unexpected.
- Shape
- Oval
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- White with green aura
- Salon level
- Moderate
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8. Dark Aura
A deep berry glow on black.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Black with berry aura
- Salon level
- Advanced
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9. Chrome Aura
An aura with pearl chrome on top.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Medium
- Finish
- Pearl chrome
- Shade
- Pink aura with pearl
- Salon level
- Advanced
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10. Mismatched Aura
A different colour glow on each nail.
- Shape
- Almond
- Length
- Short
- Finish
- Gloss
- Shade
- Multi aura
- Salon level
- Advanced
Take a photo of the exact glow colour and base you want. Aura nails vary a lot from salon to salon, and a picture saves time.
For more soft trends, see glazed donut nails and pastel nail ideas.
Your questions, answered
What are aura nails?
Aura nails have a soft, blurred spot of colour in the centre of each nail that fades out to the edges, like a glow.
How do nail techs make aura nails?
Most use an airbrush. Some dab gel colour on with a sponge or a small brush and blend it out before curing.
How do I ask for aura nails?
Ask for an aura or airbrushed glow, name your base and glow colour, and show a photo. Ask for a glossy or chrome top coat.
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