Optical Illusion Nails You Have to See to Believe

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Optical Illusion Nails: You Have to See to Believe

Don’t worry, your screen isn’t suddenly blurry! You don’t need your eyes checked or your internet boosted—that’s just how this intentionally odd mani is meant to look. This mind-bending nail art is the coolest thing we’ve seen in a long time. And, we have the secret to achieving the optical illusion nails you’ve got to see to believe.

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Optical Illusion Nails, Defined

Optical illusion nails create an intentional blurry effect. The effect mimics how a 3D movie looks when you don’t wear the glasses. Because our eyes interpret blue and red in opposite directions, we can see the extremes of the colors. The effect is the result of our eyes adjusting to focus on one color. Our brains do the in-between work, and we get anaglyph images, which combine a red and blue image to create a single 3D result. When you’re not looking at the colors through special glasses, you get a duplicated, blurry effect, just like the nail art above.

Crazy Patterns and Color-Blurring Details

Optical illusion nails take inspiration from the rise in patterns and color-blurring in nail art that puts a twist on nostalgic and Y2K designs.

Wavy checkerboard designs, fun color combinations, and overlapping colors to create secondary shades are all key components of optical illusion nails that have come from other popular looks. These styles are known for kitschy art and bright looks to catch attention.

We wouldn’t be surprised to see more 3D illusions created with vibrant, neon color combos in the future. It’s giving Avril Lavigne’s ‘Girlfriend’ era. And something tells us that she would instantly rock a version of this mind-breaking mani.

How to Get Optical Illusion Nails

The good news is that optical illusion nails aren’t super difficult to recreate. If you can master the checkerboard design, you’re already more than halfway there. Of course, this line art is very precise, so this may not be a look you can DIY. But, if your hand is steady and your liner brush sharp, this look may be in your wheelhouse.

Beginning with a white base, use a rich, pigmented black nail polish to create the checkerboard grid design. Then, you’ll turn to your red and blue polishes. The simple version can be accomplished with just these two colors. You’ll draw thin lines on opposite sides of your white squares to create the 3D effect.

But of course, you can take it up a notch by including a complementary shade to increase the blurry impact. Try pairing your red polish with a thin line of deep orange, and using a light blue against a deeper denim shade. The effect is the most convincing 3D art and the perfect optical illusion nails.

FAQs

Q: Do I need special glasses to create optical illusion nails?
A: No, but the effect is similar to how a 3D movie looks without special glasses.

Q: Can I create optical illusion nails by myself?
A: While it’s possible, a steady hand and sharp liner brush are required for the checkerboard design.

Q: Can I use this look for a special event or occasion?
A: Absolutely! Optical illusion nails are perfect for a special event or occasion where you want to make a bold statement.

Q: Is it difficult to remove this nail art?
A: No, the nail art is relatively easy to remove, but it may take some extra effort to ensure a smooth finish.