DIY Bridal Nail Inspo for Your Big Day (2024)

DIY-ing your own nails for your wedding is in . You don't have to spend a fortune at the salon to get beautiful bridal nails, and cutting down costs where you can is always a plus.

With a bit of creativity and salon-quality polishes, you can create your own wedding day nails at home. Luckily, we've got you sorted with both!

In celebration of our latest Unveiled Collection, we've rounded up our favourite at-home bridal nail ideas using our new polishes.

The collection features 5 timeless bridal nail colours that are incredibly versatile for any theme, outfit, or style. From subtle pink nude shades to shimmery champagnes, there's something for every bride-to-be.

Light pink is most definitely the most popular bridal nail colour. It's a very versatile shade that complements almost any dress or theme, and it doesn't matter what time of year you're getting married. Plus, it looks great on all skin tones.

There are lots of different shades of light pink polish, including baby pink, blush pink, and soft rose. Our Unveiled Collection is inspired by this classic bridal colour, with shades for every preference.

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To give you some inspiration for your bridal nails, we've put together some stunning looks using our gel polishes.

Whether you want to go for a more classic and understated look or add a pop to your wedding ensemble, these looks will help you bring your wedding Pinterest board to life.

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Subtle nail art is a timeless choice for brides, and floral designs are always popular.

Our brand ambassador Simu (@simlynail) has created these beautifully delicate floral nails using Bouquet Toss and Garter.

We think this look is perfect for a spring or summer wedding, with the gold iridescent glitter glistening in the sunlight.

Step 1) Prep your nails by pushing back your cuticles, cleansing your nail plate, buffing, and dehydrating. Follow with a base coat and cure for 30 seconds under an LED lamp.

Step 2) Apply a layer of Bouquet Toss and cure for 30 seconds. To build up the pink colour, we recommend applying 2 to 3 coats, making sure to cure after each coat.

Step 3) Once you're happy with the colour, take an ultra fine nail art brush and dip it into the Garter shade. Use slow strokes to paint petal-like shapes and create a half-flower on each of your nails, irregularly positioned either at the nail tip or closer to the cuticle.

Step 4) Flash cure for 15 seconds.

Step 5) Apply a layer of Top Coat and cure for a final 30 seconds.

French nails are a classic for any look or occasion, and that includes weddings. We've put an understated pink twist on this timeless style, switching out the white tip for a soft shimmery pink using our Bouquet Toss Polish.

You could use any pink nail colour you like here, but we find this shade gives the perfect bridal touch. Other shades we think would look gorgeous are Wedding Night, Primrose Hill, and Pastel Chic.

Step 1) Prep your nails and apply a layer of Base Coat to your nails, curing for 30 seconds under our Pro LED Lamp.

Step 2) Apply the Light Pink Builder Gel to your nails and cure for another 30 seconds. To extend the length of your nails, use our Paper Nail Forms and float the Builder Gel over your natural nail and the form. Cure for 30 seconds.

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Step 3) Take the Stamp It Out nail stamper tool and brush a layer of Bouquet Toss Gel Polish onto the cushion. Position your nail at a 45-degree angle and slowly press the nail tip into the cushion. For a thin French tip, press lightly into the cushion, or with more pressure for a thicker French tip.

Step 4) Flash cure for 15 seconds.

Step 5) Apply a layer of No Wipe Top Coat and cure for a final 30 seconds.

Swirly nail art is another really popular nail trend, and we've put a wedding spin on it by meshing the look with our wedding nail colours Veil and Garter.

This design is really versatile and will look beautiful with just about any wedding theme or outfit, and you can easily play around with the colour combo to suit any specific colour scheme there might be.

Step 1) After prepping your nails, apply a Base Coat layer and cure for 30 seconds.

Step 2) Apply Veil Gel Polish to your entire nail and cure for 30 seconds. To build up opacity, we recommend applying 2 to 3 layers, curing in between each coat.

Step 3) Dip your nail art brush into the Garter Gel Polish and create swirl patterns down the length of your nails. The pattern doesn't need to be even or perfect, as it will add to the effect.

Step 4) Flash cure your nail art for 15 seconds.

Step 5) Apply a layer of No Wipe Top Coat Gel Polish and cure for 30 seconds to seal in your look.

We love how simply stunning this shimmery marble-effect mani is, and we think it's the perfect set for any bride, bridesmaid, or wedding guest who likes to keep things subtle and sophisticated.

Once again, we've used our Bouquet Toss Gel Polish for this look, but you could use any other pearlescent polish, too, like Sea Shell or Unicorn Dreams.

Step 1) Prep your nails and apply a Base Coat layer. Cure for 30 seconds under the Pro LED Lamp.

Step 2) Apply 2 coats of Bouquet Toss to your nails, curing for another 30 seconds after each coat.

Step 3) Take your gel polish brush and place 10 small dots on top of the cured polish. With your Dotting Tool, swirl the dots together to create a marbled effect.

Step 4) Cure for another 30 seconds.

Step 5) Apply a layer of No Wipe Top Coat Gel Polish and cure for a final time.

If your wedding outfit is pretty out there or you want to keep your nails pretty simple, these nude pink glitter nails are perfect for you. They add just the right amount of sparkle while still maintaining a natural look.

We've used our Glass Of Fizz Gel Polish from the Unveiled Collection over the top of our Peach Builder Gel to add a bit of shimmer to the base colour.

After applying your Builder Gel, simply glide the Glass Of Fizz over the top and cure for 30 seconds under our Convex Pro LED Lamp, finishing with a layer of Top Coat and a final cure.

If your big day is coming up this year, make sure your wedding nails are on point! Take inspiration from our looks above and use our step-by-steps to achieve a beautiful bridal mani.

You can shop the products we used above or head over to our full collection of wedding nail polish to discover even more options.

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