Hello, friends! Today’s mani DIY is so easy and looks incredibly beautiful. I love the galaxy effect and how intricate it turned out despite being a few simple steps, so here’s an easy way to do a galaxy nail manicure.

If you aren’t the DIY type, there are some pre-made options at the bottom of the post and we have a video you can watch as well!

Here’s all you need to get started …

Supplies:
–black polish
-blue, plum, white, turquoise, and silver sparkle acrylic paint (or you can use nail polish)
–top coat (this one is a cult favorite)
–makeup sponge
-toothpicks

Step One: Apply 1-2 coats of black polish to your nails and let dry.

Step Two: Pour out a little bit of each of your acrylic colors on a plate. Taking a makeup sponge, start with the white and lightly sponge on a bit of white. Follow up with a little bit of the royal blue and purple. Play around with the sponging until you like the look.

To add more dimension, add just a tiny bit of white over the top with your sponge. Make sure you leave some of the black polish showing around your nails for added depth. Finally, take a little bit of the silver sparkle.

I know it’s tempting, but just add a teeny tiny amount of sparkle. It ends up taking away from the look too much if it’s too sparkly.

Step Three: Using a toothpick, add little dots on your nails to represent stars. I even made a slightly bigger star on each by drawing a tiny cross with the toothpick.

Step Four: Seal the deal with a top coat. This brings everything together and gives a nice shine to the look. Don’t forget this step. Makes a huge difference in the final look and keeps your mani from chipping. 🙂

If you love a fun DIY manicure, check out …

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And if you aren’t the DIY type, here are several ways to get the galaxy look with decals, stickers, or press-on options.

A perfect way to impress your friends at your next girls’ night. 😉 So fun to wear during Halloween time too with the dark colors. Enjoy! Lots of love, Sav.

Are you a nail biter? Check out How I Stopped Biting My Nails!

Credits//Author: Savannah Wallace. Photography: Isabel Jones.