You Can Use Plastic Wrap to Create Marble- and Crystal-Look Nail Art

Looking for a fun, supercreative nail-art DIY to occupy more time spent at home? Well, you might not believe it, but you can use plastic wrap to create a marble- or crystal-look manicure in a few steps. It might take a little bit of practice, and you definitely require a few pieces of equipment aside from the plastic wrap, but who doesn't love a good beauty hack, right?

Plastic-wrap nail art is one of the latest trending techniques for unique gel manicures and involves painting the nail with a polish or thick builder gel, then spreading plastic wrap over it and pressing on the nail to create texture. Once it's dry and the texture is created, you can paint over it for a multicolor approach or dust glitter on it for a metallic marble effect. File down until smooth and seal with a shiny topcoat, creating a galaxy-like new set that will have everyone asking you about your nails. Of course, as with any art, the options are limitless, so keep reading to find our favorite picks from TikTok and Instagram, and get some nail inspo for yourself!

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Rainbow Manicure Using Plastic Wrap by @elennailedit

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Rainbow Smoosh Nails Tutorial by @nailartbyjen

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Autumn-Inspired Bronze Plastic-Wrap Nail Art by @yayogelin

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Halloween Plastic-Wrap Manicure by @elennailedit

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Plastic-Wrap Gel Nail Tutorial @ilysmnails

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Marble Plastic-Wrap Nail Art by @kesslerdaryl2

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Marble Plastic-Wrap Nail Art by @zohanzohan27

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Plastic-Wrap Nail Art Manicure by @conway_farleywz

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Black and Gold Plastic-Wrap Nails by @fashion_queeennnn

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Celestial Marble Nails Using Plastic Wrap by @tararefyx

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Lime-Green and Black Marble Nails by @mirrormirror.004

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Saran Wrap Nails by @kshae_nails

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Aqua Glacier Plastic-Wrap Nails by @nailsbysarahburchett

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Plastic Tie-Dye Nails by @ilysmnails

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Gold Under Royal Blue Manicure Using Plastic Wrap by @elennailedit