Popsicle Nails Ideas Heat Up the Summer Trends!
What’s the coolest style this season? Popsicle nails! They’re as refreshing as a splash in the pool on a scorching hot day. Bomb pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, Otter Pops, and Creamsicles are our inspiration. In this article, we’ve got the scoop on fun nail designs that are so yummy, you'll be able to taste the sweetness. Join us as we enjoy popsicle nails ideas that heat up the summer trends!
Popsicle Nails Ideas
Neon Summer Fun
Neon nail colors and summer go together like orange and vanilla on a stick. And you haven’t lived until you’ve had a fluorescent fruity popsicle melting in your mouth on a hot afternoon. Although this design is from a few years back, it’s still fresh. Just look at those square tips and vibrant colors. They remind us of the Lavis Urban Lightning Collection with shades so bright you need sunglasses!
LAVIS LX4 - 36 - Gel Polish 0.5 oz - Urban Lightning Collection
Where Do Popsicles Come From?
Popsicles go way back long before they filled up your freezer. Let me give you the scoop on popsicles' chill origins. It started in 1905 when an 11-year-old kid named Frank Epperson had the ultimate happy accident. He left a cup of soda sitting outside overnight, and by morning it had frozen around the stirring stick. The young visionary knew he was onto something big.
Frank spent the next couple of decades sharing his accidental creation with friends and family, calling them "Eppsicles" at first before his kids invented the iconic "Pop's 'sicles" name. In 1923, Epperson filed for an official patent.
The public went wild for these frozen novelties when Frank partnered with a distribution company to get popsicles into amusement parks. Can you imagine a summer at Coney Island without one? Just a few years later, the double-stick popsicle was born during the Great Depression so two kids could "popsicle share" on a budget.
From humble backyard beginnings to an international summertime staple, this cool treat has provided countless brain freezes for over a century now.
Bomb Pop Ombre Nails
Cherry, lime, and blue raspberry are the traditional bomb pop flavors. Our question is whether you eat them one at a time or mix it up?
If you’re new to doing ombre nails, here’s a tip. Paint the lightest color as the base, then add the darker shades. In this case, brush on the white and let it dry completely. Use a piece of makeup sponge to pat on the blue, then another piece to add the red. A clean sponge can help you blur the transitions.
Italian Ice
Isn’t it amazing how realistic this flavored ice looks? We can imagine them scooping it into the cup then pouring the syrup over the top. Just look at the soft gradients on the pinky and middle finger. This masterful manicure makes us crave frosty treats!
International Popsicles to Inspire Your Nail Art
Around the world, many cultures have put their unique spin on the classic popsicle. They’ve created a delightful array of frozen treats that are definitely worth trying. Here are a few international popsicles that stand out:
Kem chuoi – In Vietnam, you can get a very healthy treat indeed. Kem chuoi is a rich blend of coconut cream, bananas, and roasted peanuts frozen on a stick.
Paletas – Made in Mexico, these artisanal popsicles are made from fresh fruit and sometimes a dash of chili for a spicy kick.
Ice Gola - Popular in India, these are crushed ice balls dipped in flavored syrups, sometimes served with a scoop of ice cream on top.
Granita - From Sicily, this semi-frozen dessert resembles sorbet and Italian ice. It’s made with sugar, water, and comes in various flavors.
Juicy Otter Pops
Bright and cheerful otter pops come in squeeze-up clear tubes. These colorful translucent nails reminded us of the delicious flavors, like Alexander the Grape and DJ Tropicool. Plus, this mesmerizing look is straightforward to do with Lavis soft gel tips and jelly polish. You’ve never seen so many jelly colors in one place like our Popular Jelly Collection!
Jelly Gel Polish Colors - Lavis J04-02 - Popular Jelly Collection
LAVIS Coffin Medium - 12 Sizes Clear - Soft Gel Tips
Creamsicles
Yum, these creamy swirls make us want to check the freezer for more goodies. Popsicle nails ideas like this riff on the recognizable designs and create something new and alluring. What popsicle nail art would you create based on your favorite frozen treats?
Dripping Pops
Uh-oh, better lick faster. Dripping designs are a fun French tip variation and they work great for melty popsicle nails. Painting gel provides bright colors and a little texture for realism.
If you’ve struggled to draw nail art with a brush, you’re not alone. Try acrylic markers and then seal your work with a top coat as usual.
Acrylic Paint Marker 10 Colors
LDS 09 - Orange - Draw Painting Gel Nails Polish Nail Art - 0.5 oz
Marbled Melted Popsicles
Whether water marbled or done with a brush, swirls like these are eye-catching. The matte finish makes them even more interesting. Hmm, we think we see strawberry, lemon, and blue raspberry here.
LAVIS Matte Top Gel - 0.5 oz
Ice Cold Nails
The OG popsicle is an icicle, of course. Chill out completely with this frosty look. You don’t even need to use acrylics anymore. Poly gel has revolutionized nail sculpting. It’s pre-mixed, odorless, and won’t dry until it’s cured.
LAVIS Poly Extension Gel 15ml - 07 - Clear Pink
The Psychology of Popsicle Nail Art
There's more to popsicle nails than just bright hues. For some, vibrant shades trigger an actual taste experience. It's a fascinating phenomenon called synesthesia, where one sense like sight involuntarily produces a secondary sense reaction like taste or smell.
Have you ever looked at a juicy red color and then suddenly taste its sweetness? That's synesthesia at work. Famous artists like Wassily Kandinsky associated specific colors with musical notes and intentionally tried to "orchestrate" his abstract paintings using colors that communicated sounds to his mind.
So, what does this have to do with popsicle nail art? Vibrant polishes really might make your mouth water! The brilliant cherry red, sunny orange, and electric blue raspberry could subconsciously activate taste receptors and make that mani delicious on multiple levels!
Conclusion
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