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Nail Dreams Come True: 15 Dreamy Nail Designs To Try This Year


Every day is another chance to make our dreams come true. Let’s begin by showing love to our beautiful nails–it’s never too late to achieve the dreamiest nail designs you’ll ever lay your eyes on! We have collected 15 dreamy manicures from our iGel Beauties featuring the colors white, blue, purple, and pink, and dreamy elements such as clouds, sparkles, and butterflies. Grab your nail kit, and let’s dive into this dreamy journey!

 

1. Cloudy Day

I have a dream about long, pale blue nails! iGel Beauty Stephanie McPhillips embraced a cloudy day with this ethereal nail design.  She painted the nails pale blue with Dip & Dap Duo - DD182 Serenity, and included subtle white clouds for a dreamy effect. Imagine a piece of the sky right at your fingertips!



Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD182 Serenity
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)
Dip & Dap Duo - DD163 Snow Day

 

2. Mermaid Magic

I have a dream about enchanting nails! Swim into the magical world of mermaids with this nail design by iGel Beauty Ivy Soto. For this mermaid-approved look, she used Dip & Dap Powder - Mermaid Glitter - MG01 White Waves and Dip & Dap Powder - Mermaid Glitter - MG04 Sparks & Sea to achieve those iridescent scales. Who doesn’t love swimming in a sea of beauty?


Products Used: 
Dip & Dap Powder - Mermaid Glitter - MG01 White Waves
Dip & Dap Powder - Mermaid Glitter - MG04 Sparks & Sea
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz



3. Cloudy Marble

 

I have a dream about marble-like clouds! iGel Beauty lillipopnails combined the beauty of clouds and marble with this unique nail idea. This calming set featured our best-selling whites, Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder and Dip & Dap Duo - DD164 Winter White. If you want a dreamy nail design that’s simple yet different, it’s time to recreate this one! 




Products Used: 
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder
Dip & Dap Duo - DD149 Bright Diamond
Dip & Dap Duo - DD164 Winter White
Dip & Dap Duo - DD169 I’m Soy Into You
LB Blossom Gel - Blooming Effect

 

 

4. Butterfly Bliss

 

I have a dream about nails that give off Y2K! Flutter away with this sparkly butterfly-inspired nail design from iGel Beauty glowwithchoni. The soft base color (Dip & Dap Powder - DD167 Angel Face), lavender Frenchies, sparkles, and butterfly design definitely pulled off that whimsical vibe altogether. Flaunt your pretty manicure and own it by adding your initial! 


Product Used:

Dip & Dap Powder - DD167 Angel Face

 


5. Blue Lagoon

 

I have a dream about deep blue nails! iGel Beauty Asia Rebecca’s nail set will make you dive into the depths of the ocean and stare at the clouds with this mesmerizing nail idea. LB Jelly Gel Color - JG16 Sapphire and Dip & Dap Duo - DD069 Electric Blue were used to attain that deep sky blue effect, while iGel Match - 001 Pure White was used to mimic the glistening clouds. Come out for a walk, then capture a photo of your nails against the dramatic skies!




Products Used:

Diamond Sculpture Gel - Clear 
LB Jelly Gel Color - JG16 Sapphire
Dip & Dap Duo - DD069 Electric Blue
iGel Match - 001 Pure White

 

6. Sparkle Party

 

I have a dream about a white sparkle party! For our white, dreamy nail lovers out there, save this inspo for your next nail appointment. Paint your nails with one of our best-sellers, Dip & Dap Duo - DD164 Winter White to experience that milk bath white shade. Then, pick a beautiful gray painting gel for a dazzling effect. Let your nails stay classy and low-key sparkly!



Product Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD164 Winter White

 


7. Galaxy Clouds

 

I have a dream about a beautiful galaxy! iGel Beauty Crystal Barela got her nail inspo from the magnificent packaging of Bath & Body Works Among The Clouds Ultimate Hydration Body Cream. She made the stellar cloud design using Painting Gel - White and Line Art Gel Kit - 04 Lavender. Before topping it off with a no-wipe top coat such as iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz, make sure to sprinkle a galaxy of glitter for an out-of-this-world effect.



Products Used:

Painting Gel - White
Line Art Gel Kit - 04 Lavender
iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 oz

 


8. Grey Sparkle

 

I have a dream about a dazzling grey nail set! Feel the breeze of the winter wind with this cool grey dreamy nail idea from iGel Beauty Cristina Harvey. She used our Dip & Dap Duo - DD077 Nimbus Cloud for her mom’s new manicure. A touch of gold and shimmer will automatically level up your plain grey nails! 



Product Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD077 Nimbus Cloud

 


9. Butterfly Garden

 

I have a dream about a luxurious butterfly garden! iGel Beauty nailsbyhami stepped into a magical butterfly garden with this gorgeous nail design. To highlight the nail art, she used Dip & Dap Powder - DD169 I’m Soy Into You, a beautiful nude base color that complements the natural nails. She added delicate butterfly decals and Chanel-inspired gems for a dash of enchantment and luxury. 


 

Products Used:
Mermaid Glitter - MG01 White Waves
Dip & Dap Powder - DD169 I’m Soy Into You

 

 

10. Cotton Candy

 

I have a dream about a cotton candy sky! Indulge your sweet tooth with this cute nail set from iGel Beauty Carrie Hardrick featuring the cotton candy palette. To achieve the background colors, she used our top-selling gels: LB GLOW in the Dark Gel - G06 Bubble Gum, Dip & Dap Duo - DD053 Water Lily, and iGel Match - 091 Times Square. You may check out our gorgeous nail art accessories for the rhinestones you plan to add!


 

Products Used: 
LB GLOW in the Dark Gel - G06 Bubble Gum
Dip & Dap Duo - DD053 Water Lily
iGel Match - 091 Times Square

 


11. Dreamy Daisies

 

I have a dream about a dainty nail set! iGel Beauty adynailedit absolutely nailed it with this lavender and floral-inspired design. Your nails will be blooming in beauty with the colors from our iGel Match Professional Collection. The simplicity and shades used for this set will transport you to a field of daisies! It is the perfect dreamy nail idea for your future spring getaways. 



Products Used: 
 
iGel Match - 001 Pure White
iGel Match - 002 Jet Black
iGel Match - 021 Dolce Cream Frappuccino
iGel Match - 057 Satin Chiffon
iGel Match - 082 Park Avenue
iGel Match - A05 Lavender Cupcake

 


12. Pink & Purple Haze

 

I have a dream about pink and purple ombre nails! A flawless ombre nail set from iGel Beauty Christine Garcia is all you need. She utilized an airbrush tool and the colors Dip & Dap Duo - DD173 I'm Blushing and iGel Match - A05 Lavender Cupcake to complete this captivating ombre nail design. When recreating this nail set, don’t forget the butterfly stickers. Trust us when we say that they add more personality to your nails! 

 

Products Used: 
Dip & Dap Duo - DD173 I'm Blushing
iGel Match - A05 Lavender Cupcake
Nail Art Stickers
- Butterfly Design

 

 

13. Pink Skies

 

I have a dream about the sunset and pink skies! iGel Beauty Stephanie McPhillips will make you feel like floating on cloud nine with this heavenly pink ombre nail design. Start with a soft pink color like Dip & Dap Duo - DD188 Sweet Temptation then blend in another deeper color such as Dip & Dap Duo - DD080 Arabian Nights, a dark maroon. Include some fluffy clouds on top using Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE), then voila! Your nails will turn into a lovely pink haze!




Products Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD188 Sweet Temptation
Dip & Dap Duo - DD080 Arabian Nights
Dip & Dap Duo - DD147 Illuminator
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE)

 


14. Blue Princess

 

I have a dream about light blue nails! Channel your inner Cinderella with this sparkly light blue nail design made by iGel Beauty __nailsbymichele. The light blue cerulean undertone of Dip & Dap Duo - DD194 Capri is the key to completing this wonderful set. Enhance the elegance of your nails with butterfly gems and some rhinestones! You will feel like a true princess every time you look at your nails.


 

Product Used:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD194 Capri

 


15. Care Bear

 

I have a dream about my childhood favorite show! iGel Beauty Lillipopnails perfected dreamy and cutie with this Care Bears nail set. She made the set look so magical and dreamy with our 3D Cat Eye and Dip & Dap Duo polishes. For the young at heart out there, do the Care Bears countdown with me and send a wish out through the air! 





Products Used:

Background Colors:
3D Cat Eye - CE06 Halicarnassus, 3D Cat Eye - CE14 Sicily, 3D Cat Eye - CE38 Jade, 3D Cat Eye - CE39 Tanzanite, 3D Cat Eye - CE43 Cordierite

Care Bears:
Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE), Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight, Dip & Dap Duo - DD226 24 Carrot, Dip & Dap Duo - DD066 Blazzing Orange, Dip & Dap Duo - DD065 Fired Up Red, Dip & Dap Duo - DD204 Melon Madness, Dip & Dap Duo - DD124 Miss Kelly, Dip & Dap Duo - DD131 Princess Jasmine, Dip & Dap Duo - DD139 Ice Plant, Dip & Dap Duo - DD070 Baja Blue, Dip & Dap Duo - DD069 Electric Blue, Dip & Dap Duo - DD060 Prom Night, Dip & Dap Duo - DD061 Hot Gossip



Let your nails be the canvas for your magical dreams this year! These 15 dreamy nail designs will make your heart flutter, whether you're a fan of eye-catching designs or of simple yet captivating art. If you have nail ideas you want to share, feel free to join our iGel Beauty Facebook Community. We would love to see your own version of dreamy nails!