# DIY Marble Manicures Fashion Blogger Ivania Carpio Shares an Easy, Realistically Chic Look By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-marble-manicure References: [love-aesthetics.blogspot](http://love-aesthetics.blogspot.ca/2013/05/beauty-marble-manicure.html) This DIY Marble Manicure is a realistic take on how to achieve the look of elegant natural stone on your nails. With just three colors and a few brushstrokes, the tutorial is one that even novice nail-painters can attempt. The stony manicure is created with a [base coat of white polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manucurist-green-system-in-poppy-red), topped with light and dark gray streaks applied in a "zig-zag" motion to create the marble's distinctive veins. The look is finished off with an application of [glossy clear topcoat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-products) for a realistic luster. The simple DIY was created by fashion blogger Ivania Carpio of 'Love Aesthetics' and it is emblematic of the blogger's minimalist style and love of white. To make things even easier, Carpio recommends applying the effect to only a few nails to keep the look "subtle and not too decadent." Photo Credit: [Instagram](http://instagram.com/p/Y5JBoVIkGy/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Marble Manicures:** Opportunity for nail polish brands to offer DIY marble manicure kits for at-home use. - **Realistic Nail Art:** Chance for beauty salons to offer realistic nail art services, including marble manicures, to attract trendy customers. - **Minimalist Nail Trends:** Opportunity for nail artists to create minimalist nail designs that cater to the growing demand for simple yet chic styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty:** Beauty industry can capitalize on the trend by developing marble-themed nail products and accessories. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can collaborate with nail artists to incorporate marble manicures into runway looks and editorial photo shoots. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can benefit from the trend by featuring DIY marble manicure tutorials and inspiring user-generated content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurring Nail Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-retouch.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Classic French Manicure Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-manicure-kit.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-mani.md) - [Natural Manicure Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-hands-dry-gloss-manicure-kit.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [At-Home Gel Polish Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelement.md) - [Gem-Infused Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabled-gemgel.md) - [Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-studio.md)