The world of nail art decided to throw a curve ball at us. Literally! Bubble nails, or also known as hump nails, is the new curvy wonder that’s popping up all over Instagram and the Internet. If you thought those garish long nails were hard to cope with, imagine doing chores with these bad boys. Will you be able to text with these? Is it possible to button up tops and jeans when wearing these nails? The questions just go on and on…
This peculiar-shaped nail begins with a ball of acrylic at the centre of the nail as the highest point. Then, the nail technician creates a hump by keeping the area nearest to the cuticle and tip of the nail thin. The curve of the acrylic has to be perfect for the look to be achieved properly.
What’s your take on these 3D bubble nails? A must have or dodge it completely? This video shows you how it’s done: