Addison Rae’s Tie-Dye Aura Nails Are Summer’s Brightest Nail Trend

After teasing the launch of her debut album, Addison Rae finally released the self-titled Addison last Friday. To celebrate, she took over The Box in New York, matching her dress, shoes, bra, and even nails to the album’s technicolor cover.

Mei Kawajiri, the nail artist behind Addison’s tie-dye aura nails, has also collaborated with the singer on her music videos for “Aquamarine”, “Headphones On”, “Fame Is a Gun,” and “Times Like These.”

“Working with Addison Rae is a dream, she understands that nails are an important extension of her look and isn’t afraid to experiment or go with something that isn’t just pretty or on trend,” Kawajiri tells Glamour. “We are constantly changing the nails for each music video and performance depending on the mood, feeling, and energy.”

Starting with a white gel base, the colors for the tie-dye aura nails were actually created with eye shadow, Kawajiri explains. “I used a soft sponge eye shadow applicator to apply eye shadow to the nail tip and blended it,” she says. “The nails are full of beautiful colors and energy just like Addison.”

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If you want to achieve the look yourself, Mei suggests starting with a white base like OPI Nail Lacquer White Nail Polish in Alpine Snow and following it with a matte topcoat. “I used a gel matte topcoat for this manicure, but make sure it’s 100 percent dry if you’re using a regular matte coat,” she says. Then it’s time to add color. “Experiment with applying different amounts of pressure and pigment to create a realistic fade between colors. Layering colors also creates more of an ‘aura’ look. It might take a little bit of practice, but with tie-dye, it never has to be perfect!”

Once you’re happy with the technicolor blend, simply lock it all in with a topcoat and live your pop-princess fantasy.

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This story was originally published in Glamour UK.