It’s no secret that Hawaii is a surfer’s and sunbather’s best dream. However, it is also a dream-diner for nail designers!
It would be great to feel like the classy and unique beauty of the Aloha State has been contained in your fingers and every time someone chooses to look at your hands, it is like going for a tropical vacation.
From beautiful flowers of Hawaii to the sound of the waves and beautiful seashells, here we present the Hawaiian trend in nail art that will bring a drop of tropical vibes to your daily life.
32 Ideas for Nail Designs Hawaii
1. Tropical Paradise
2. Aloha Vibes
3. Hawaiian Hues
4. Stich Inspired Nail Art
5. Island Escape
6. Vibrant Nail Designs to Inspire You
7. Hawaiian Flora
8. Salt, Sand, Sea
9. Tropical Trends
10. Hawaiian Bloom
11. Floral Nail Designs
12. Colorful Nail Art
13. Aloha Spirit
14. White & Blue
15. Hot Pink & Orange French Tips
16. Tropical Temptation
17. Tropical Tranquility
18. Tropical Florals
19. Hibiscus Heaven
20. Tropical Garden
21. Flower Power!
22. Festive Hawaiian Nail Designs
23. Aloha Blooms
24. Fruits & Flowers
25. Tropical Bouquet
26. Bright and Cheerful Nail Designs Hawaii
27. Elegant Flower
28. Beach Bliss
29. Seaside Serenity
30. Fruitful Nail Designs from the Islands
31. Ocean Oasis
32. Aloha Adventure
The Appearance of Hawaiian Nail Art
Tropical Flowers and Foliage
In as much as Oroville is associated with greenery, this is perhaps the first thing that most people will associate Hawaii with.
The Hawaiian beauties embraced the tropical flowers starting from the hibiscus to the plumeria flowers. These blossoms may be painted as elaborated artwork on one nail as an accent or all the nails.
- Hibiscus Blooms: This is one of the Hawaiian flowers that will make the game stand out when incorporated into a design. To get the full beauty and essence of the product, always consider using bright colors such as red, pink, and yellow. Especially if dark colors were chosen as extra options, a white background will help the colors stand out making your nails the little canvas of tropical scenery.
- Plumeria Patterns: Another sub-style of floral nail art is the plumeria – small flowers with very delicate, pastel tone petals. It can be easily made by using a smooth transition from white to yellow or from pink to white depending on the design, you can add small green leaves.
- Monstera Leaves: If flowers are not your cup of tea, then why not opt for the foliage of the monstera plant, aren’t the shapes striking? These designs can be made clear or complicated as you desire, black green leaves and putting them on a plain background for enhanced visibility.
Ocean-Inspired Designs
The nails of paradise, Hawaii’s beaches and crystal-clear waters that offer inspiration for nail art.
- Wave Art: Paint your nails with blue and white, with various shades so that it will look like a wave, thus making the nails to have a freely moving form. This design may be easily created by brushing through sections of the hair at the desired peaks and then sponging and brushing again to blend out then fine detailing with a brush.
- Mermaid Scales: Mermaid scales nail art can take your nails to the fairytale world. It is that magical. Here, holographic and iridescent polishes do wonders painting the nails with such a scaly finish that inimitably imitates a mermaid’s tail.
- Beach Scenes: If you feel up for it, a small beach image on your nails is challenging to paint but can make a cool design. It has been associated with sandy beaches and palms, and hardly ever with a tiny surfboard, or any other piece of equipment. This design calls for fine brushes and ought to be done gently.
Island Culture and Traditions
Since Hawaii is a beautiful culture and exotic place, there are so many traditions and symbols that could be used in nail art.
Tribal patterns, hula dancers, traditional Hawaiian symbols, flowers, fruits and anything else tropical could be used to create the Hawaiian atmosphere for nails.
- Tribal Patterns: Tribal designs in black and white look sharp and can be used everywhere, usually, they incorporate geometrical patterns. These can be made simple for the contemporary styles or complex for the traditional ones depending on your desires.
- Hula Dancers: Get tropical with hula dancers in miniature on your nails. Match these with flowers or any tiger prints to have the entire scene finished.
- Symbolic Motifs: Use the local symbols such as the honu, the sea turtle or the pahu, the drum in order to come up with an attractive symbol.
Nail Design Techniques for Hawaiian Themes
- Hand-Painted Art – Hand painting is the best method of nail art. This way it is possible to draw out the maximum of the imagination and create a unique work of art on each nail.
- Nail Stamping – If you desire accuracy, then nail stamping is the best way to go. To sugar coat the platter there is a numerous selection of plates which are Hawaiian themed and can make the process of stamping simple.
- Decals and Stickers – If you prefer things to be a bit more plain, then decals and stickers are the way to go. They have designs that are complex, yet do not require an artistic touch.
- Gradient and Ombre Techniques – Slightly blending the colors with the help of sponges is effective to obtain soft gradients that refer to Hawaiian landscapes or underwater depths.
- 3D Embellishments – Take up the charm a notch higher through the use of the 3D designs involving tiny shells, rhinestones, and beads. Such enhancements are often used to add sophistication and a final touch to a fairly plain looking design.
Conclusion
Hawaiian themed nails are sure to brighten up your day and give you a creative way to display your affinity to the Hawaiian paradise.
Hawaiian themes are still very popular and can best be said to cut a rainbow as there is a Hawaiian theme for everyone!
Why not then bring a bit of paradise into your life, one nail at a time? Aloha, and happy nail designing! Capture the essence of the island and let the usable and artistic creativity flow like the ocean waves of the pacific.
So, as it can be seen with these tropical inspirations, nails can turn into a piece of art representing the beauty and essence of Hawaii.