Popsugar Beauty Nails Different-Colour Gradient Nail-Art Polish Combinations 4 Different-Colour Gradient Nail-Art Looks and the Exact Polishes You'll Need to Re-Create Them 11 March 2020 by Tori Crowther Image Sources: Instagram user meg_nailedit and Instagram user unhas.da.gui As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. We'll never tire of fun nail-art trends, whether they're nostalgic, hyperrealistic, or incredibly intricate. However, there's something equally beautiful about the more simplistic designs. Plus, they're way easier to re-create at home. This is why we absolutely love the gradient nail-art trend (sometimes referred to as the "paint chip" look). Not to be mistaken with an ombré design on each finger, this manicure is made up of five different colours on each nail that are all a slightly different shade but still part of the same colour family. Once carefully chosen, the colours are painted in an order that resembles a gradient effect across the hands. The best part about this nail-art trend is that you can actually try it at home, without any fancy tools or needing the patience of a saint. The hardest part is choosing the ideal combination of five nail polish shades that are part of the same colour group. It can be both confusing and time-consuming. That's exactly why we've done the hard work for you. We've chosen four of our favourite gradient nail-art shade groups (blue, purple, neutral-pink, and orange) and paired each design with five nail polishes, so you can easily re-create the look at home. Read on to see our favourite manicures and the corresponding polishes to shop for. Related: These Are the Most Intricate and Creative Manicures From Fashion Week So Far Denim-Coloured Nail Gradient View this post on Instagram A post shared by n a i l a r t i s t é (@meg_nailedit) on Aug 11, 2019 at 10:18am PDT For this beautiful denim-inspired gradient, the nail artist — who goes by Meg — used polishes from popular brand The Gel Bottle, which has hundreds of varied and beautiful shades. But if you don't have access to a gel manicure kit, we've listed our nail polish suggestions ahead. Floss Gloss Nail Polish in Mrs Tony Montana Image Source: nailpolishdirect.co.uk Floss Gloss Nail Polish in Mrs Tony Montana (£7) Floss Gloss Nail Polish in Mrs Tony Montana £7 from nailpolishdirect.co.uk Buy Now Peacći Nail Polish in Forget Me Not Image Source: peacci.com Peacći Nail Polish in Forget Me Not (£8) Peacći Nail Polish in Forget Me Not £10 from peacci.com Buy Now Peacći Nail Polish in Blue Grass Image Source: peacci.com Peacći Nail Polish in Blue Grass (£10) Peacći Nail Polish in Blue Grass £10 from peacci.com Buy Now Zoya Nail Polish in Dory Image Source: nailpolishdirect.co.uk Zoya Nail Polish in Dory (£10) Zoya Nail Polish in Dory £10 from nailpolishdirect.co.uk Buy Now CND Vinylux Nail Polish in Blue Eyeshadow Image Source: nailpolishdirect.co.uk CND Vinylux Nail Polish in Blue Eyeshadow (£8) CND Vinylux Nail Polish in Blue Eyeshadow £8 from nailpolishdirect.co.uk Buy Now Neutral-Pink-Coloured Nail Gradient View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sydney Nail Artist (@wildelilac) on Mar 8, 2020 at 6:22pm PDT If you want to try out the trend but still want to keep your polish on the subtler side, this neutral-pink shade combination is ideal. For this particular manicure pictured, the nail artist sealed off the shades with a matte topcoat to give it a pristine, porcelain-like finish. 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After creating a purple gradient, nail artist Jodie painted cuff detailing (that little strip next to the cuticle) in a beautiful metallic silver hue. 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This sunrise-themed colour combination uses a variety of hues starting at pastel yellow and ending in a deep neon-orange shade. OPI Nail Polish in Meet a Boy Cute as Can Be Image Source: nailpolishdirect.co.uk OPI Nail Polish in Meet a Boy Cute as Can Be (£9) OPI Nail Polish in Meet a Boy Cute as Can Be £9 from nailpolishdirect.co.uk Buy Now J. Hannah Nail Polish in Relic Image Source: jhannahjewelry.com J. Hannah Nail Polish in Relic (£15) J. 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