# DIY Watercolor Manicures This DIY Nail Art Idea Will Put a Spring in Your Step By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nail-art References: [joannagoddard.blogspot](http://joannagoddard.blogspot.ca/2013/03/watercolor-nail-polish.html) & [small-good-things](http://www.small-good-things.com/archives/4026) This DIY nail art will ensure you make an arty statement with your nails. If you feel like your nails could do with a little extra love these days, then this arty watercolor manicure will put a spring in your step. With the [pastel shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enchanted-meadows-collection) and light and airy sheen, this look is perfect for bringing you into Springtime. The creator of this look, from the blog 'Small Good Things,' employed a simple method to get such cool results. First apply a [base coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-couture-collection), then two more coats of [Essie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-at-the-bay) 'Adore-A-Ball' and wait for them to dry. Once your bases are dried you can create the watercolor effect by applying the colors with a wet sponge and top off with a clear protective coat. This is a sweet feminine look to wear around Easter, during the springtime or just any time you feel like it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Watercolor Nail Art:** Exploring watercolor techniques in nail art presents an opportunity for innovation in the beauty industry. - **DIY Nail Art:** Teaching consumers how to create their own nail art designs opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry. - **Spring-inspired Manicures:** Developing new and creative nail art designs for springtime allows for innovative products and services in the beauty industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can embrace the trend of watercolor nail art and offer innovative products and services to meet the demand. - **Education:** The education industry can provide online tutorials or workshops to teach DIY nail art techniques and foster creativity among individuals. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can collaborate with nail artists to create custom nail art designs inspired by seasonal trends, such as springtime manicures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glittering Springtime Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opi-your-way-collection.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Spring-Forward Pastel Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-at-the-bay.md) - [Spring-Ready Nail Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutter-by-biogel-gemini.md) - [Glass Art-Inspired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-glass-collection.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-mani.md) - [Romantic Nail Polish Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-x-loveshackfancy.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md)