A Pro Explains Why "Wavy" Nail Art Will Be Fall’s Biggest (and Easiest to DIY) Trend

By Jesa Marie Calaor

Updated on 9/18/2019 at 11:18 AM

You've seen it on your Instagram feed before: nails with abstract, curvy lines that transform your manicure's nail art into nail masterpieces. Chief creative officer of Paintbox Nails Eleanor Langston dubs the look "wavy nails" and predicts that it will be even more popular this Fall.

"The organic swerves add interest to your fingertips and elongate your hands," she previously told POPSUGAR. Though it looks difficult to do yourself, Langston says the design is actually so easy to create. "It's basically goof-proof because the waves should just flow," she said. "Every wave doesn't have to be the exact same, so just start at the upper left-hand corner of your nail and sweep the brush down, curving as you go."

Pick up a brush and check out the prettiest examples of wavy nail art, ahead.

Fall Nail Art Trend: Wavy Nails
Courtesy of Paintbox

Fall Nail Art Trend: Wavy Nails

Langston, who offers the below wavy looks at her New York-based salon Paintbox, says the look is actually easy to DIY.

Courtesy of Paintbox

Courtesy of Paintbox

Courtesy of Paintbox

Courtesy of Paintbox

Courtesy of Paintbox

Wavy Nails With Negative Space

Combine the wavy nail art look with the negative space trend (which utilizes a clear or skin tone-colored base).

Wavy Nails With Colored Base

Instead of using negative space, paint your entire nail with your wavy work of art.

Wavy Nails With More Curvature

Add more "wave" to your wavy nails by exaggerating the designs' curvature.

Wavy Nails With Stars

Add star-shaped stickers (or decals of any shape) to your wavy nails.

Wavy Nails With Glitter

Adding glitter to your wavy nail art will make it even more eye-catching.