The Ultimate Nail Art Ideas Inspired By The Arab World
This summer, out-of-the-box nail designs are all the rage. You’ll see people flaunting pearly white nails or bright neon manis, especially if they are heading to the beach for the weekend.
Knowing all the nail trends that are out there, we wanted to get even more out of the box and introduce to you our own collection of nail art inspired by the Arab world:
A Touch of Arabic Calligraphy
Known for its fluid, intricate designs and how it is deeply rooted in Arabic culture, calligraphy is considered one of the most fundamental aspects of Islamic art. You can find it everywhere, whether on the walls of mosques, within ancient manuscripts, or woven into paintings; it is the ultimate symbol of the Arab world.
When it comes to nail art, there are some cool nail stickers with Arabic calligraphy you can buy, but we recommend doing it the old-fashioned way and painting them on your nails. If you are a nail artist, add this to your list of ideas! You can paint everything from one’s name to popular words “حب” (love) or “سلام” (peace).
Arabesque Anyone?
Known as the popular ornamental design of intertwined patterns and flowing lines, arabesque, like Arabic calligraphy, is an innate visual representative of the Arab world.
Again, you’ll find its unique patterns in mosques and palaces, on mosaic tiles, and even jewelry. Seeing how it is a popular design symbolic of the Arab world, why not use it as an inspiration for nail art?
Bold Marrakech Markets
Winding alleyways packed with stalls of food, powerful spices, hand-woven carpets, the roughness of unglazed pottery, the smoothness of polished brass, and the coolness of finely embroidered silks. That is the essence of a Marrakech market, and because of its lively nature, we think you can recreate it as uber-cool nail art.
To bring these kinds of nails to life, combine hand-painting with stamping techniques to achieve intricate patterns that reflect the lively atmosphere of a Moroccan market.
Foul Medammas Time
Yeah, this one is a bit odd, we know, but hear us through. Picture this: nails adorned with dots of foul and beans. Why, you may ask? Well, it is the ultimate Egyptian staple, eaten literally in the entire country, whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can get more Egyptian than that.
Palm Trees Galore
Whether in the deserts of Jeddah or Cairo’s streets, palm trees loom high above, a sort of national tree, if you will. With its unique shape and design, we think it can be a cool design addition to your nails.
Those are just some of the ideas you can go for. The possibilities are endless! We just thought of giving you that first fun push!
