Magnificent cherry blossom trees burst into blooms of delicate pink, red and white flowers, before shedding only a week later, littering the ground in picturesque cascades of multicolor pedals.
Cherry blossom trees, also known as Sakura trees, are revered in Japan where its exquisite beauty is symbolic of the transitory nature of life and mortality.
In Korea, sakura trees are often attributed as the embodiment of beauty and purity. All over the world, it seems, we can all unite in our collective appreciation of the timeless allure of the mighty sakura.
You can capture the ethereal loveliness of the cherry blossom in your nail aesthetic with sakura nails.
Painted, pressed-on, or stamped, we’ve put together the definitive look book to get you inspired for your next manicure.
Let’s start with the ephemeral effervescence of white sakura blossoms.
Pair a pink french tip with painted white cherry blossoms and branches, and finish with an ultra-shiny top coat for simple sakura nails that you can wear at work and you’ll want to wear on the weekend.
If you’re looking for sakura nails that you can apply in minutes, use red cherry blossom stickers or stamps against a sweet sky blue or creamy white base coat to create salon-quality nails from the comfort of your own home.
Are you more interested in pretty in pink sakura nails? Soft robin’s egg blue or light ballet slipper pink make perfect backgrounds for darker-hued pink sakura flowers in shades like magenta and ruby.
For those who prefer the charm of the sakura blooms in lighter baby pink and soft shell pink, try a minty green or bright white colored base coat.