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Getting vibey with a #mood post is typical in 2020. However, before digital expression was a thing, people shared their feelings with one small accessory: the mood ring. This magical orb on a silver ring was first, most likely from Claire’s and second, said to change color to reflect your shifting mood. While color-changing nails aren’t new, nails that change into an array of colors based on temperature are. “Thermal nails” (A.K.A. “mood ring nails”) are usually done with a coating against a dark-colored base to create trippy nail art that’s sure to leave anyone in a good mood. Check out fifteen of my favorite looks from pro nail artists below:
Hannah Lee (@hannahroxit) rocked Liquid Crystal over nail lacquer.
We give these nails by Yolee Hicks (@dymenails) a perfect 10.
Anastasiia Morozova (@nailchampion_) shows how to make a thermal splatter effect here.
Combine gold flakes with a stroke of thermal detail like @itgirltierra.
@red_iguana shows how to freehand Thermo Liquid for a rosy effect.
Create stone shapes on the nail like Eunice Park (@eunicornnails).
Gabbi Vigue Gassuan (@pinkaliennailz) carves out mood ring tips using gold outlines.
Thermal nails are perfect for a galaxy backdrop like this one from @diananailedit.
Thermal orbs pop against a white background a la @buffbarbristol.
Thermal nails can be worn on short or extra-long tips, as shown by @nailgazms.
@audreyfaithartistry makes the dark side look brilliant.
Brittany Hogan (@bhogannailedit) gives us a streak of thermal color down the center of the nail.
Brigitta Fajt (@missbehavenails) incorporated mood-changing color into this hot design.
This elaborate houndstooth by Hang Tran (@_hangnailz_) changes temperature, but keeps its bite.
@red_iguana combines stamping and Thermo Liquid for vibrant art.
